Renowned Zambian musician and a major pioneer of contemporary Zambian music Joe Chibangu has died. He was reportedly brought in dead at Coptic Hospital in Northmead in the early hours of Friday 3rd February. He has left behind a wife – Jubillee Chibangu and three kids.
Joe Chibangu was born on 21st August in Ndola Zambia where he was also raised. He started doing music in 1995 after he was inspired by his dad who was a music producer.
His first singing gig was in 1995 where he was a singer at the Arabian nights in Kitwe at the EdenBurg hotel. He released his first album The Ambassador which helped bring him in to the limelight. His breakout song was when he did his hit single Nakupenda which received massive airplay. He is currently signed to Mondo Music Records. He has been awarded the Best Male Award at the Azami Awards. He is also a two time nominee for the Best Male Southern Africa at the KORA Awards.