Roberto
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Background information | |
Birth name | Robert Banda |
Born | Lusaka, Zambia |
Genres | R&B |
Occupation(s) | Singer, producer, songwriter, radio presenter |
Years active | 1996–present |
Robert Banda (best known by his stage name Roberto) is a Zambian award-winning R&B singer, songwriter, producer and radio DJ. He is also founder of BrathaHood Music where he and his elder brother, General Ozzy make their music. Some of his hit songs include "AmaRulah" and the 2017 "Vitamin U" where he featured Tanzanian singer Vanessa Mdee.
Early life
Career
Roberto started his music career in 1996.
Discography
- My Name Is… - 2012 [1]
Awards and nominations
Year | Association | Category | Result |
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2018 | Hipipo Music Awards, Uganda | Africa Song of the Year - Into You | Nominated |
2018 | African Music Awards (AMI Awards Afrika) | Best Male Southern Artist - Vitamin U | Nominated |
2016 | Namibia Annual Musical Awards (NAMA) | Pan-African Artiste of the Year | Won |
2016 | Mosi Zambian Music Awards (ZMA) | Song of the Year - AmaRulah | Won |
Personal life
In 2009, Roberto met Queen while at school at the National Institute for Public Administration. In 2014, Roberto informed her of his decision to meet her parents and ask for her hand in marriage. That started an official relationship until Roberto engaged Queen a week before their wedding in April 2015.[2]
See also
References
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- ↑ Roberto on Last.fm
- ↑ Roberto finds his sweet, fine "Amarula" at party, Zambia Daily Mail, 24 January 2016