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'''Fumba Chama''' known professionally as '''Pilato''' , is a [[Zambia]]n hip hop recording artist from [[Ndola]]. The name '''Pilato''' written as '''pilAto'''<ref name=Pil/> is an acronym for, ''People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over''.<ref name=MTV/> Born and raised on the [[Copperbelt Province]], pilAto commenced his career as a Poet at the early age of 10 before formally moving into the music industry in 2010 and in 2010, poetry became his music. Pilato has released three studio albums
'''Fumba Chama''' (born 6 April 1984) known professionally as '''Pilato''', is a [[Zambia]]n hip hop recording artist from [[Ndola]]. The name '''Pilato''' written as '''pilAto'''<ref name=Pil/> is an acronym for, ''People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over''.<ref name=MTV/> Born and raised on the [[Copperbelt Province]], pilAto commenced his career as a Poet at the early age of 10 before formally moving into the music industry in 2010 and in 2010, poetry became his music. Pilato has released three studio albums


==Early life==
==Early life==
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====2015====
====2015====
In June 2015 Pilato was arrested<ref name=ZMR>{{cite web|title= Musician Pilato Arrested Over Song |url= http://zambiareports.com/2015/06/08/musician-pilato-arrested-over-song/ |publisher= Zambia Reports |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call [[Edgar Lungu|President Lungu]]<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web|title=Zambian police arrest musician for mocking president |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ |publisher= Yahoo! News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>"a drunk," among several other insults. After he got out jail<ref name=LTW>{{cite web|title= I will not apologise says Pilato as Police probe the musician |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/02/i-will-not-apologise-says-pilato/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message.
In June 2015 Pilato was arrested<ref name=ZMR>{{cite web|title= Musician Pilato Arrested Over Song |url= http://zambiareports.com/2015/06/08/musician-pilato-arrested-over-song/ |publisher= Zambia Reports |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call [[Edgar Lungu|President Lungu]]<ref name=Yahoo>{{cite web|title=Zambian police arrest musician for mocking president |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ |publisher= Yahoo! News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>"a drunk," among several other insults. After he got out jail<ref name=LTW>{{cite web|title= I will not apologise says Pilato as Police probe the musician |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/02/i-will-not-apologise-says-pilato/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message.
====2017====
On January 9th 2017 Pilato washed his hands off the opposition UPND to sign up for the ruling Patriotic Front<ref name=ZNC>{{cite web|title=Pilato reconciles with PF|url=http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=47211 |publisher= ZNBC |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref>. The Copperbelt musician was the most notable musician on the UPND campaign team. Pilato was welcomed by PF deputy secretary general Mumbi Phiri.
The ‘repented’ Pilato has pledged total loyalty to the ruling party  <ref name=LTK>{{cite web|title= Pilato Reconciles with PF…Washes Hands Off UPND|url= https://zambiareports.com/2017/01/09/pilato-reconciles-pf-washes-hands-off-upnd/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref><ref name=LTA>{{cite web|title= Pilato Joins PF|url=http://tiozambia.com/pilato-reconciles-with-pf/amp/ |publisher= Tio Zambia |accessdate=14 April 2017}}</ref>.


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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===Albums===
===Albums===
* Here I Live <ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM: Pilato – “Here I Live” (H.I.L)|url=https://zambianmusicblog.co/album-pilato-here-i-live-h-i-l/ |publisher=Surb Ratio|accessdate=5 July 2010}}</ref> – 2020
* The Forsaken Prophecy<ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Forsaken Prophesy by PilAto (The Anticipation) |url=http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/album-review-the-forsaken-prophesy-by-pilato-the-anticipation/ |publisher=Phil Dill|accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> – 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Pilato releases new album |url=https://www.recordunion.com/Music/Album/49646#.Vvo8fjPRY64 |publisher=Record Union |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>
* The Forsaken Prophecy<ref>{{cite web|title=ALBUM REVIEW: The Forsaken Prophesy by PilAto (The Anticipation) |url=http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/album-review-the-forsaken-prophesy-by-pilato-the-anticipation/ |publisher=Phil Dill|accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> – 2015<ref>{{cite web|title=Pilato releases new album |url=https://www.recordunion.com/Music/Album/49646#.Vvo8fjPRY64 |publisher=Record Union |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>
* Just Stupid – 2014<ref name=ANWH>{{cite web|title=Daily Mail on Jul 05, 2014 Pilato launches 'Just Stupid' |url= http://www.africanewshub.com/news/1648324-pilato-launches-just-stupid |publisher= Africa News Hub |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>  
* Just Stupid – 2014<ref name=ANWH>{{cite web|title=Daily Mail on Jul 05, 2014 Pilato launches 'Just Stupid' |url= http://www.africanewshub.com/news/1648324-pilato-launches-just-stupid |publisher= Africa News Hub |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>  
* Judy's – 2012<ref name=TZED>{{cite web|title=Money Music Releases Pilato, Judy's Albums |url=http://thezambian.com/news/2012/08/11/money-music-releases-pilato-judys-albums/ |publisher= The Zambian |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>
* Judy's – 2012<ref name=TZED>{{cite web|title=Money Music Releases Pilato, Judy's Albums |url=http://thezambian.com/news/2012/08/11/money-music-releases-pilato-judys-albums/ |publisher= The Zambian |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>


==External links==
==External links==
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==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Entertainers]]
[[Category:Entertainers]]
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