Patrick Chisembele

Patrick Chisembele (born April 1963) was a Zambian musician who was regarded as a Zambian version of American pop star, Michael Jackson, due to his looks, moves and style of music.

Early life

Chisembele was born in Ndola in April 1963. From an early age, he had a great passion for the arts and was nicknamed ‘Bolingo’ after one popular rhumba songs of the 70s.

Music career

Chisembele joined the Great Witch band in the early eighties when the Witch underwent a music direction change. The Witch abandoned their Zamrock sound and were now embracing the disco sound. He fronted the hit song from the Witch’s 1984 “Kuomboka” album, “Jah Let the Sun Shine”. When The Witch disbanded shortly after the “Kuomboka” album project, Chisembele embarked on a solo career.

He performed at events across Lusaka and later changed his stage name to "Bolingo" his childhood nickname. He also embraced Rastafarian and locked his hair. His new songs however, did not get as much attention to the Zambian public.

See also

• The Witch
• Zambian music