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'''Fumba Chama''' known professionally as '''Pilato''', is a Zambian hip hop recording artist from Ndola . The name Pilato written as '''pilAto''' is an acronym for, People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over. Born and raised in the cooperbelt
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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
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three studio albums.
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'''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==
Chama Fumba in one of Ndola's sprawling townships and his upbringing was rough one of the cities poorest
Chama Fumba in one of Ndola's sprawling townships and his upbringing was rough one of the cities poorest neighborhoods brought him close to the pitfalls of poverty and the daily struggles of the masses.
neighborhoods brought him close to the pitfalls of poverty and the daily struggles of the masses.


At the age of 10 he already started indulging in poetry to keep his mind off the pressures that had befallen him.
At the age of 10 he already started indulging in poetry to keep his mind off the pressures that had befallen him.
==Musical career==
pilAto's music is largely broad-spectrum social commentary with generous overtones of contemporary Hip Hop after starting out as a poet Pilato is referred to as the ''voice of the voiceless'',<ref name=MTV>{{cite web|title= Pilato biography |url= http://www.mtv.com/artists/pilato/biography/ |publisher= MTV |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> he is known to be a relevant voice in the dispensation of Democracy in [[Zambia]].pilAto has managed to affix art and music on the political picture in Zambia today.


==Musical career==
pilAto's music is largely broad-spectrum social commentary with generous overtones of contemporary Hip Hop after starting out as a poet Pilato is referred to as the voice of the ''voiceless'', he is known to be a relevant voice in the dispensation of Democracy in Zambia.pilAto has managed to affix art and music on the political picture in Zambia today.
In 2010 Pilato won the Ngoma Award as Zambia's Best Poet. He was later nominated for Best Music Video at the Born & Bred Awards in 2011.
In 2010 Pilato won the Ngoma Award as Zambia's Best Poet. He was later nominated for Best Music Video at the Born & Bred Awards in 2011.


===Music and politics===
===Music and politics===
In between the year 2010 and 2011 he had released a song satirically referring to some non-performing Zambian MP's as '''Mental Patients'''.
In between the year 2010 and 2011 he had released a song satirically referring to some non-performing Zambian [[National Assembly (Zambia)|MP]]'s as '''Mental Patients'''.
In 2013, he recorded a single entitled Bufi featuring Petersen , a highly politically charged song that labeled the late President Michael Sata a 'Father of Lies'. The song got a negative feed back as the supporters of the ruling party were up in arms and he claims he received numerous death threats over the song. In 2015 Pilato showed his support for opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema and put up regular performances at his rally's countrywide. His support for Mr Hichilema failed to clinch him State House , the PF won the election in what was one of the tightest election victories ever recorded since Zambia reverted to plural politics. 6 months later he recorded a song of Nashil Pischen Kazembe's 1970s hit Aphiri Anabwela but he changed the lryrics into '''Alungu Anbwela'''.
[[File:Pilato at Central Police.jpg|250px|thumbnail|right|Fumba Chama arriving at the Central Police in 2015.]]In 2013, he recorded a single entitled '''Bufi''' featuring [[Petersen Zagaze|Petersen]], a highly politically charged song that labeled the late [[List of Presidents of Zambia|President]] [[Michael Sata]] a 'Father of Lies'.<ref name=LIES/> The song got a negative feed back as the supporters of the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|ruling party]] were up in arms and he claims he received numerous death threats over the song.
Unapologetic, the musician was bundled up and slapped with charges of conduct likely to breach peace . His case drew widespread media coverage even beyond Zambian borders.
In 2015 Pilato showed his support for opposition leader [[Hakainde Hichilema]]
and put up regular performances at his rally's countrywide. His support for Mr Hichilema failed to clinch him [[State House]], the [[Patriotic Front (Zambia)|PF]] won the [[Zambian presidential election, 2015|election]]<ref name="Hichilema">{{cite web |url=http://hh-zambia.com/blog/edgar-lungu-steals-election/ |title=Edgar Lungu steals election |last1=Hichilema |first1=Hakainde |date=24 January 2015 |website=hh-zambia.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> in what was one of the tightest election victories ever recorded since Zambia reverted to plural politics. 6 months later he recorded a song of Nashil Pischen Kazembe's 1970s hit '''Aphiri Anabwela''' but he changed the lryrics into '''Alungu Anbwela'''.<ref name=ZMB>{{cite web|title= Read Pilato's Alungu Anabwela Song Lyrics |url= http://www.zambianmusicblog.co/read-pilatos-alungu-anabwela-lyrics/ |publisher= Phil Dill |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Unapologetic, the musician was bundled up and slapped with<ref name=ZWD>{{cite web|title= Satirical musician Pilato arrested, charged |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/satirical-musician-pilato-freed-of-charges/ |publisher= zambiawatchdog.com |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>
<ref name=ZNBC>{{cite web|title= Pilato arrested, charged |url= http://www.znbc.co.zm/?p=14029 |publisher=ZNBC News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> charges of conduct likely to breach peace
.<ref name=LSK>{{cite web|title= Pilato pleads not guilty, released on bail |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/09/pilato-pleads-not-guilty-released-on-bail/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> His case drew widespread media coverage even beyond Zambian borders.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
===Legal issues===
===Legal issues===
Pilato on record was arrested once in his career over his songs that where considered as conduct likely to breach peace.
Pilato on record was arrested once in his career over his songs<ref name=Yahoo/> that where considered as conduct likely to breach peace.
[[File:Pilato at Central Police.jpg|180px|thumbnail|right|Fumba Chama arriving at the Central Police]]


===2013===
====2013====
In 2013 rumours came out to say that pilAto was arrested over the song '''BUFI'''. In the song Pilato and Petersen sing about broken promises like cheap fuel, construction of roads and job opportunities for young people. They used words like Boza , Bufi , Ulabeja , Wenye which all mean one and the same thing Lies are some of the recurring words in the song that traces the lies certain politicians uttered while campaigning for power. But all these reports where dismissed by the Lusaka Police Chief Joyce Kasosa that Pilato has been detained over his latest song titled '''Bufi'''. The police Chef said the police department have not recorded any such incident and that Pilato is still a free citizen. Pilato also then confirmed saying he had not been to any police station.
In 2013 rumours came out to say that pilAto was arrested<ref name=LIES>{{cite web|title=Singer Pilato arrested for 'Bufi' song |url= http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ |publisher= Zambia Watchdog |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> over the song ''''BUFI'''. In the song Pilato and [[Petersen Zagaze |Petersen]] sing about broken promises like cheap fuel, construction of roads and job opportunities for young people. They used words like ''Boza'', ''Bufi'', ''Ulabeja'', ''Wenye'' which all mean one and the same thing '''Lies''' are some of the recurring words in the song that traces the lies certain politicians uttered while campaigning for power.
But all these reports where dismissed by the Lusaka Police Chief Joyce Kasosa<ref name=Free>{{cite web|title=Pilato was never arrested, reveals police |url= http://www.zambianintelligencenews.com/2013/05/13/pilato-was-never-arrested-reveals-police/ |publisher= Zambian Intelligence News |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> that Pilato has been detained over his latest song titled Bufi. The police Chef said the police department have not recorded any such
incident and that Pilato is still a free citizen.<ref name=PFR>{{cite web|title= Musician 'Pilato' is a free citizen-Police |url= https://www.lusakatimes.com/2013/05/13/pilato-is-a-free-citizen-police/ |publisher= Lusaka Times |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref> Pilato also then confirmed saying he had not been to any police station.<ref name=BUFI>{{cite web|title=I have not been arrested – 'Bufi' Singer Pilato |url= http://zambianeye.com/archives/8360 |publisher= Zambian Eye |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref><ref name=SING>{{cite web|title=I have not been arrested – 'Bufi' Singer Pilato |url= http://zambianewsnetwork.com/i-have-not-been-arrested-bufi-singer-pilato/ |publisher= Zambia News Network |accessdate=29 March 2016}}</ref>


===2015===
====2015====
In June 2015 Pilato was arrested over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call President Lungu "a drunk," among several other insults. <ref>[http://www.zambiawatchdog.com/singer-pilato-arrested-for-bufi-song/ Pilato arrested]</ref>
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.
After he got out jail Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message.<ref>[https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/06/02/i-will-not-apologise-says-pilato/ I will not apologise]</ref>
====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 & nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
* 2010 – Award for Zambia's Best Poet – Ngoma Awards.
* 2010 – Award for Zambia's Best Poet – Ngoma Awards.
* 2011 – Nominated For Best Video – Born & Bred Awards.
* 2011 – Nominated For Best Video – Born & Bred Awards.
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==Discography==
==Discography==
===Albums===
===Albums===
* The Forsaken Prophecy – 2015
* 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
* Just Stupid – 2014
* 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>
* Judy's – 2012<ref>[http://thezambian.com/news/2012/08/11/money-music-releases-pilato-judys-albums/ Judy Album]</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>


==External links==
==External links==
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==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:55, 16 January 2023

Pilato
Pilato.jpg
Born
Fumba Chama

(1984-04-06) 6 April 1984 (age 40)[1]
Ndola, Zambia
Other namespilAto
Occupation
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Poet
Musical career
Genres
Years active2009–present
Labels
  • Alpha Entertainments
  • Money Music[2]
Websiteiampilato.com

Fumba Chama (born 6 April 1984) known professionally as Pilato, is a Zambian hip hop recording artist from Ndola. The name Pilato written as pilAto[1] is an acronym for, People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over.[3] 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

Chama Fumba in one of Ndola's sprawling townships and his upbringing was rough one of the cities poorest neighborhoods brought him close to the pitfalls of poverty and the daily struggles of the masses.

At the age of 10 he already started indulging in poetry to keep his mind off the pressures that had befallen him.

Musical career

pilAto's music is largely broad-spectrum social commentary with generous overtones of contemporary Hip Hop after starting out as a poet Pilato is referred to as the voice of the voiceless,[3] he is known to be a relevant voice in the dispensation of Democracy in Zambia.pilAto has managed to affix art and music on the political picture in Zambia today.

In 2010 Pilato won the Ngoma Award as Zambia's Best Poet. He was later nominated for Best Music Video at the Born & Bred Awards in 2011.

Music and politics

In between the year 2010 and 2011 he had released a song satirically referring to some non-performing Zambian MP's as Mental Patients.

Fumba Chama arriving at the Central Police in 2015.

In 2013, he recorded a single entitled Bufi featuring Petersen, a highly politically charged song that labeled the late President Michael Sata a 'Father of Lies'.[4] The song got a negative feed back as the supporters of the ruling party were up in arms and he claims he received numerous death threats over the song.

In 2015 Pilato showed his support for opposition leader Hakainde Hichilema and put up regular performances at his rally's countrywide. His support for Mr Hichilema failed to clinch him State House, the PF won the election[5] in what was one of the tightest election victories ever recorded since Zambia reverted to plural politics. 6 months later he recorded a song of Nashil Pischen Kazembe's 1970s hit Aphiri Anabwela but he changed the lryrics into Alungu Anbwela.[6] Unapologetic, the musician was bundled up and slapped with[7] [8] charges of conduct likely to breach peace .[9] His case drew widespread media coverage even beyond Zambian borders.

Personal life

Legal issues

Pilato on record was arrested once in his career over his songs[10] that where considered as conduct likely to breach peace.

2013

In 2013 rumours came out to say that pilAto was arrested[4] over the song 'BUFI. In the song Pilato and Petersen sing about broken promises like cheap fuel, construction of roads and job opportunities for young people. They used words like Boza, Bufi, Ulabeja, Wenye which all mean one and the same thing Lies are some of the recurring words in the song that traces the lies certain politicians uttered while campaigning for power. But all these reports where dismissed by the Lusaka Police Chief Joyce Kasosa[11] that Pilato has been detained over his latest song titled Bufi. The police Chef said the police department have not recorded any such incident and that Pilato is still a free citizen.[12] Pilato also then confirmed saying he had not been to any police station.[13][14]

2015

In June 2015 Pilato was arrested[15] over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe's Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato's lyrics which call President Lungu[10]"a drunk," among several other insults. After he got out jail[16] 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[17]. 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 [18][19].

Awards and nominations

  • 2010 – Award for Zambia's Best Poet – Ngoma Awards.
  • 2011 – Nominated For Best Video – Born & Bred Awards.
  • 2014 – Award For Best Collaboration – Zambia Music Awards.
  • 2014 – Nominated For Most Conscious Song Category – Born & Bred Awards

Discography

Albums

  • Here I Live [20] – 2020
  • The Forsaken Prophecy[21] – 2015[22]
  • Just Stupid – 2014[23]
  • Judy's – 2012[2]

External links

References

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  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  5. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  6. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  7. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  8. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  9. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  11. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  12. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  13. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  14. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  15. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  16. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  17. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  18. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  19. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  20. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  21. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  22. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
  23. ↑ Lua error in ...ribunto/includes/engines/LuaCommon/lualib/mwInit.lua at line 23: bad argument #1 to 'old_ipairs' (table expected, got nil).
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