Zambian rap heavyweight Chef 187 has responded with a mix of humor and humility after discovering he ranks 20th on the list of most streamed Zambian artists on YouTube. Despite having a respectable 20+ million views, the rapper jokingly pleaded to be removed from what he called the “relegation zone” a football term used for teams at the bottom of the league table.
In contrast, Yo Maps leads the chart by a wide margin with over 180 million views, followed by Chile One Mr Zambia with 80+ million, while both Macky 2 and Triple M share third with 50 million+ views.
Fans were quick to join in on the banter, praising Chef 187 for staying true to hip-hop despite not chasing mainstream numbers. Chef’s reaction reflects his trademark wit and humility, reminding us that while views and charts are important, lyrical consistency and longevity are what truly define a legend.
Ndelomba ukunfumyako mu relegation zone…. https://t.co/38zurazpFy
— kwacha (@Chefy187) August 2, 2025