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'''Black Muntu''' was an urban rap group with a massive following across [[Zambia]]. The group was made up of two members namely [[Mwembe Chulu]] and [[Leo Bweupe]]. They were commonly known as the ‘Kings of Kalifunku’, a musical style they themselves invented. | '''Black Muntu''' was an urban rap group with a massive following across [[Zambia]]. The group was made up of two members namely [[Mwembe Chulu]] and [[Leo Bweupe]]. They were commonly known as the ‘Kings of Kalifunku’, a musical style they themselves invented. | ||
==Duo career== | ==Duo career== | ||
The duo made their musical mark when they released their debut album called " | The duo made their musical mark when they released their debut album called "[[Wisakamana (album)|Wisakamana]]" in December 1999. The album earned them a household name in the country’s music scene. Before they parted ways, they released their second album "[[Kokoliko (album)|Kokoliko]]" on 23 May 2002. The two albums are renowned for having songs like ‘[[Mayo Wandi Wachibili (song)|Mayo Wandi Wachibili]]’, ‘Chanigwila Kumoyo’, ‘It’s Ok’, ‘Chibeibe’ and ‘Kabudo’. | ||
==Solo careers== | ==Solo careers== | ||
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Black Muntu was an urban rap group with a massive following across Zambia. The group was made up of two members namely Mwembe Chulu and Leo Bweupe. They were commonly known as the ‘Kings of Kalifunku’, a musical style they themselves invented.
Duo career
The duo made their musical mark when they released their debut album called "Wisakamana" in December 1999. The album earned them a household name in the country’s music scene. Before they parted ways, they released their second album "Kokoliko" on 23 May 2002. The two albums are renowned for having songs like ‘Mayo Wandi Wachibili’, ‘Chanigwila Kumoyo’, ‘It’s Ok’, ‘Chibeibe’ and ‘Kabudo’.
Solo careers
Mwembe and Leo then went on to pursue solo careers.
In May 2011, they reunited after nearly a decade of separation. The group featured on the 'Black and Beautiful - Kalifunku Mix' song on Yesu Culture's ‘Sikwendaba’ album. They also featured on ‘The Rhythm Nation Project Vol 1’, as well as on the single ‘Usi Nisaabu' with Suke Chile.
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