“Whereby, you are Sampa the great and continues to contribute to the raising of Zambia's music status on the global platform. From your rigorous tours, appearances and collaborations, you are the country's flag carrier. Your breakthrough in music came in 2019 through project birds and the bees, which won the coveted Australian music prize and also the release of the debut album "The Return", you are the recipient of three aria awards thereby making you the first musician to achieve the feat and becoming a bet amplified artist of the month. The release of your debut album "The Return" (2019) changed everything for you, becoming the recipient of the three aria awards landing the 2019 Australian music prize. You recently launched your latest album titled, So Above, So Below in Zambia". Whereby in 2022, you received a special award at the Ngoma awards and featured on the new trailer for Black Panther, Wakanda Forever" that was released in 2022. On 19th April, 2023, you performed your song, "let me be great", featuring Angelique Kidjo from the album, "as above, so below" on the tonight show starring Jimmy Fallon. The performance showcased your talent and unique style, and helped to increase your visibility and Fanbase. Your contribution to the Music industry both locally and abroad deserves special recognition.”
| Gender | Male |
| Province | Lusaka |
| District | — |
| Gazette No. | 1398 |
| Gazette Vol. | 100 |
| Gazette Date | 2023-10-23 00:00:00 |
| Posthumous | No |
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