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He followed it up with 'Ba Pastor', which took a swipe at the immoral behavior of pastors. Naturally, it did not go down well in religious circles. Some sections of society thought that the song was a true story, but PK refuted that. Some called for it to be banned saying it was blasphemous. But despite the controversy, it went on to win the Song of the Year award in 1985.
He followed it up with 'Ba Pastor', which took a swipe at the immoral behavior of pastors. Naturally, it did not go down well in religious circles. Some sections of society thought that the song was a true story, but PK refuted that. Some called for it to be banned saying it was blasphemous. But despite the controversy, it went on to win the Song of the Year award in 1985.


He released the album [[Church Elder (album)|Church Elder]] under [[Kariba Label]] by [[Teal Record Company]], and whose title-track exposes the misdeeds of one church elder by the name of Pole Pole.
He released the album [[Church Elder (album)|Church Elder]] under [[Kariba Label]] by [[Teal Record Company]], and whose title-track exposes the misdeeds of one church elder by the name of Pole Pole. The album had other songs like 'Impumba Mikowa', a lament from orphans complaining about their plight, and Mulele, a [[Luvale]] song advising a school girl to first complete her education instead of rushing into marriage. The title-track won PK the 1987 Soloist of the Year Award, and made him the country’s flag bearer at the 1988 World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) Festival, an annual event held in the UK. He was sponsored by Teal Record and was backed by the [[Masasu Band]]. One of the songs that he performed there, Umuti wa AIDS, was featured on the WOMAD compilation album.


The album had other songs like Impumba Mikowa, a lament from orphans complaining about their plight, and Mulele, a Luvale song advising a school girl to first complete her education instead of rushing into marriage.
He later released the album '[[Na Musonda (album)|Na Musonda]]', on which he introduced his wife [[Harriet|Harriet Chishala]] on backing vocals. The album also had the humorous song, 'Kubwaiche'.
The title-track won PK the 1987 Soloist of the Year Award, and made him the country’s flag bearer at the 1988 World of Music and Dance (WOMAD) Festival, an annual event held in the UK.
 
He was sponsored by Teal Record and was backed by the Masasu Band.
Thereafter, he released the controversial album '[[Common Man (album)|Common Man]]', which chronicled the suffering of the people, particularly the workers.
One of the songs that he performed there, Umuti wa Aids, was featured on the WOMAD compilation album.
The song was originally composed and performed by [[Bennet Simbeye]]. The album also had the satirical 'Muchibolya' and the danceable 'Lelo ni Weekend', which is highly popular at weddings.<ref name=LT/>
After that, he released Na Musonda, on which he introduced his wife Harriet on backing vocals. The album also had the humorous song Kubwaiche.
Thereafter, he released the controversial common Man, which chronicled the suffering of the people, particularly the workers.
The song was originally composed and performed by Bennet Simbeye.
The album also had the satirical Muchibolya and the danceable Lelo ni Weekend, which is highly popular at weddings.<ref name=LT/>


==Albums==
==Albums==
*[[Church Elder (album)|Church Elder]]
*[[Church Elder (album)|Church Elder]]
*[[Na Musonda (album)|Na Musonda]]
*[[Common Man (album)|Common Man]]


==Awards==
==Awards==
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