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|birth_name = | |birth_name = Joseph Mulenga Chibangu | ||
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|birth_place = [[Ndola]], [[Zambia]] | |birth_place = [[Ndola]], [[Zambia]] | ||
|death_date = | |death_date = {{Death date and age|2017|02|03|1975|08|21}} | ||
|death_place = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] | |death_place = [[Lusaka]], [[Zambia]] | ||
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|associated_acts = {{bulleted list |[[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]}} | |associated_acts = {{bulleted list |[[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]], [[JK]]}} | ||
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'''Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu''' ( | '''Joseph Mulenga Chibangu''' professionally known as '''Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu''' (21 August 1975—3 February 2017) was a [[Zambia]]n [[musician]], songwriter and music producer. He was one of the pioneers of contemporary [[Zambian music]] alongside other artists such as the [[Black Muntu]], [[Shatel (duo)|Shatel]], [[Jordan Katembula|Jordan Katembula (JK)]], [[Chilu Lemba]], [[DaNNy]], [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]] and [[Daddy Zemus]]. | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
Chibangu was born | Chibangu was born on 21 August 1975 in [[Ndola]]. He started doing music in 1995 after he was inspired by his late father who was a music producer.<ref name=lt>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/02/03/popular-musician-joe-the-ambassador-chibangu-dies/ Popular Musician Joe ’The Ambassador’ Chibangu Dies], [[Lusaka Times]], 3 February 2017</ref> He was exposed to public performances at a tender age of 13 when he performed in churches and schools. He is said to have written his first song at the age of 15. After he completed his grade 12 in 1994 in Ndola, he chose to pursue music full-time. He went to a musical school in [[Kitwe]] where he learned keyboard as well as to read and write music.<ref name=zadama/> | ||
==Career== | ==Career== | ||
He was part of the [[Rap Prophets]], who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on [[Sounds Good]]. He came to [[Lusaka]] in 1997 and joined the versatile [[B-Sharp Band]] with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of [[Ackim Simukonda]], [[Maureen Lilanda]] and [[Maria Nkhoma]]. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to [[Mondo Music]] in 1999.<ref name=zadama/> | |||
[[File:Joe Chibangu with Chilu Lemba.jpg|thumb|Chibangu with [[Chilu Lemba]] performing at the [[The Rhythm Nation Project]] launch in 2000|150px|left]] | |||
He also worked with [[Yesu Culture]], a gospel and afro rhythm band. When [[Chisha Folotiya]] formed [[Mondo Music]] in 1999, he signed Chibangu as head producer alongside [[C.R.I.S.I.S]] and [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. | He then moved and formed [[Melt Down (duo)|Melt Down]] with fellow artiste [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. The duo released R&B hits such as "[[Na Bwalya (song)|Na Bwalya]]". He also worked with [[Yesu Culture]], a gospel and afro rhythm band. | ||
When [[Chisha Folotiya]] formed [[Mondo Music]] in 1999, he signed Chibangu as head producer alongside [[C.R.I.S.I.S]] and [[Mainza Chipenzi|Mainza]]. | |||
Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “[[The Ambassador (album)|The Ambassador]]” and was released under [[Mondo Music]]. | Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “[[The Ambassador (album)|The Ambassador]]” and was released under [[Mondo Music]]. | ||
In 2000, Chibangu recorded 7 songs with fellow artiste [[Chilu Lemba]]. The most well known was "Shibuka" (Kamale) off Mondo Music’s ‘[[ | In 2000, Chibangu recorded 7 songs with fellow artiste [[Chilu Lemba]]. The most well known was "Shibuka" (Kamale) off Mondo Music’s ‘[[The Rhythm Nation Project]]’. | ||
He had experimented with the [[kalindula]] sound on [[JK]]’s album to such great effect as evidenced on the song ‘Bana Malama’, a revamped version of [[Laban Kalunga]]’s ‘[[Bashi Malama (song)|Bashi Malama]]’.<ref name=zadama>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=93770 ‘Ambassador’ Joe Chibangu dies], [[Zambia Daily Mail]], 4 February 2017</ref> | |||
He later took a background role in the music industry but continued working with upcoming | Some of the songs he did include “Chikashana”, “Sera”, “Bamudala”, "Nakupenda" and [[K'Millian]]'s “I’ll Be Waiting".<ref name=lt/> | ||
He later took a background role in the music industry but continued working with upcoming artists. In late 2016, Chibangu was featured on the song “I Miss You” by [[Petersen Zagaze]] produced by [[Mzenga Man]]. He also featured on a song “Sinichitila Kadala” with the new group [[408 Empire]] in 2017, which was made available online few hours after Chibangu's death.<ref>[http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/joe-chibangu-x-408-empire-sinichitila-kadala-prod-ray-d/ Joe Chibangu X 408 Empire – “Sinichitila Kadala” (Prod. Ray D)], [[Zambian Music Blog]]</ref> | |||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
Chibangu was a previous winner of the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He was also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/03/contemporary-zambian-music-pioneer-joe-chibangu-dies/ Contemporary Zambian Music Pioneer Joe Chibangu Dies], [[Zambia Reports]], 3 February 2017</ref> | Chibangu was a previous winner of the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He was also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards in South Africa.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/03/contemporary-zambian-music-pioneer-joe-chibangu-dies/ Contemporary Zambian Music Pioneer Joe Chibangu Dies], [[Zambia Reports]], 3 February 2017</ref> | ||
==Personal life== | |||
Chibangu was married to Jubilee and had three children.<ref name=zadama/> | |||
==Death== | |||
On 3 February 2017, Chibangu died at his home in [[Thornpark]], [[Lusaka]]. He was rushed to the hospital where his death was confirmed.<ref name=lt/> He was 41 years old.<ref>[https://zambiareports.com/2017/02/04/sa-based-entertainment-guru-mourns-joe-ambassador-chibangu/ SA-Based Entertainment Guru Mourns Joe “The Ambassador” Chibangu], [[Zambia Reports]], 4 February 2017</ref> He was put to rest on 7 February 2017 at [[Memorial Park Cemetery]] in Lusaka. | |||
He was given an artistic send off with various live musical performances held at the [[Mulungushi Conference Center]]. | |||
== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Zambian music]] | |||
*[[Mondo Music]] | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 07:58, 3 May 2018
Joe Chibangu | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Joseph Mulenga Chibangu |
| Born | August 21, 1975 Ndola, Zambia |
| Died | February 3, 2017 (aged 41) Lusaka, Zambia |
| Genres | R&B, |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer |
| Years active | 1995—2017 |
| Associated acts | |
Joseph Mulenga Chibangu professionally known as Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu (21 August 1975—3 February 2017) was a Zambian musician, songwriter and music producer. He was one of the pioneers of contemporary Zambian music alongside other artists such as the Black Muntu, Shatel, Jordan Katembula (JK), Chilu Lemba, DaNNy, Mainza and Daddy Zemus.
Early life
Chibangu was born on 21 August 1975 in Ndola. He started doing music in 1995 after he was inspired by his late father who was a music producer.[1] He was exposed to public performances at a tender age of 13 when he performed in churches and schools. He is said to have written his first song at the age of 15. After he completed his grade 12 in 1994 in Ndola, he chose to pursue music full-time. He went to a musical school in Kitwe where he learned keyboard as well as to read and write music.[2]
Career
He was part of the Rap Prophets, who were among the first rap groups to gain popularity and used to feature on Sounds Good. He came to Lusaka in 1997 and joined the versatile B-Sharp Band with which he toured the country. With the B-Sharp, he was able to perform alongside the likes of Ackim Simukonda, Maureen Lilanda and Maria Nkhoma. His first engineering experience was at Feedback Studio in 1998 before going to Mondo Music in 1999.[2]
He then moved and formed Melt Down with fellow artiste Mainza. The duo released R&B hits such as "Na Bwalya". He also worked with Yesu Culture, a gospel and afro rhythm band.
When Chisha Folotiya formed Mondo Music in 1999, he signed Chibangu as head producer alongside C.R.I.S.I.S and Mainza.
Before releasing his own album, Chibangu worked and collaborated with other artists. His debut album was “The Ambassador” and was released under Mondo Music.
In 2000, Chibangu recorded 7 songs with fellow artiste Chilu Lemba. The most well known was "Shibuka" (Kamale) off Mondo Music’s ‘The Rhythm Nation Project’.
He had experimented with the kalindula sound on JK’s album to such great effect as evidenced on the song ‘Bana Malama’, a revamped version of Laban Kalunga’s ‘Bashi Malama’.[2]
Some of the songs he did include “Chikashana”, “Sera”, “Bamudala”, "Nakupenda" and K'Millian's “I’ll Be Waiting".[1]
He later took a background role in the music industry but continued working with upcoming artists. In late 2016, Chibangu was featured on the song “I Miss You” by Petersen Zagaze produced by Mzenga Man. He also featured on a song “Sinichitila Kadala” with the new group 408 Empire in 2017, which was made available online few hours after Chibangu's death.[3]
Awards
Chibangu was a previous winner of the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He was also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards in South Africa.[4]
Personal life
Chibangu was married to Jubilee and had three children.[2]
Death
On 3 February 2017, Chibangu died at his home in Thornpark, Lusaka. He was rushed to the hospital where his death was confirmed.[1] He was 41 years old.[5] He was put to rest on 7 February 2017 at Memorial Park Cemetery in Lusaka.
He was given an artistic send off with various live musical performances held at the Mulungushi Conference Center.
See also
References
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- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Popular Musician Joe ’The Ambassador’ Chibangu Dies, Lusaka Times, 3 February 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 ‘Ambassador’ Joe Chibangu dies, Zambia Daily Mail, 4 February 2017
- ↑ Joe Chibangu X 408 Empire – “Sinichitila Kadala” (Prod. Ray D), Zambian Music Blog
- ↑ Contemporary Zambian Music Pioneer Joe Chibangu Dies, Zambia Reports, 3 February 2017
- ↑ SA-Based Entertainment Guru Mourns Joe “The Ambassador” Chibangu, Zambia Reports, 4 February 2017
