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'''Patrick Chisembele''' was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was regarded as a Zambian version of American pop star, Michael Jackson, due to his looks, moves and style of music.
'''Patrick Chisembele''' (born April 1963) was a [[Zambia]]n musician who was regarded as a Zambian version of American pop star, Michael Jackson, due to his looks, moves and style of music.


==Music career===
==Early life and education==
Chisembele joined [[the Great Witch band]] in the early eighties when the Witch underwent a music direction change. The Witch abandoned their Zamrock sound and were now embracing the disco sound.
Chisembele was born in [[Ndola]] in April 1963. From an early age, he had a great passion for the arts and was nicknamed ‘Bolingo’ after one popular rhumba songs of the 70s. At primary school, Patrick was into mimicry of his schoolteachers, popular musicians and television personalities but his serious music inclination began unfolding at secondary school.
Patrick fronted the hit song from the Witch’s 1984 “Kuomboka” album, “Jah Let the Sun Shine”. Strangely, it was not a disco song but a reggae song. The Witch disbanded shortly after the “Kuomboka” album project. Patrick, still looking like Michael Jackson, embarked on a solo career.
 
And he was a pretty decent live performer.
==Music career==
Patrick went through a personality change of sorts in the early 90s. He embarked on recording new songs using a different name. He now started calling himself Bolingo. He was now a Rastafarian of sorts. His new songs did not capture the Zambian public’s attention much.
===Early career===
Born in Ndola, April 1963, Patrick picked up the arts at a very tender age. As early as three years old, he was already toddling about in the home to rhumba tracks and bubble gum pop songs.
While at [[Munali Boys]] in Lusaka that he linked up with Patrick Chona with whom he formed a twosome dance and singing set – ''The PCs''. The duo danced at parties and teen time variety shows and at one time appeared on television miming to David Joseph’s disco hit “You Can’t Hide Your Love from Me”. In those days of disco craze, he became a phenomenon at disco dancing and won many prizes.
It was no coincidence that one of his uncles nicknamed him ‘Bolingo’ after one popular hit rhumba song of the 70s.
 
Sporting a wet look hairstyle and dark glasses he became popularly known as the Michael Jackson of Zambia.
 
When he completed his Form Five in 1981, Chisembele had greater things in showbiz beckoning him.
 
===Professional career===
Chisembele joined [[The Witch|the Great Witch band]] in the early eighties when the Witch underwent a music direction change. The Witch abandoned their [[Zamrock]] sound and were now embracing the disco sound. He fronted the hit song from the Witch’s 1984 [[Kuomboka album|“Kuomboka”]] album, “Jah Let the Sun Shine”. When [[The Witch]] disbanded shortly after the “Kuomboka” album project, Chisembele embarked on a solo career.
 
He performed at events across [[Lusaka]] and later changed his stage name to "Bolingo" his childhood nickname. He also embraced Rastafarian and locked his hair. His new songs however, did not get as much attention to the Zambian public.
 
 
 
 
 
 
The ‘Great’ Witch had already spotted his talents and it was only natural for them to recruit him. By then, the group had a project in the name of the album ‘Moving On’. Patrick did backing vocals together with songbird Masauko Mwale, Christine Jackson from Zimbabwe and The Rusike Brothers.
Whilst promoting the disco oriented album, the WITCH camped at Ceaser’s Palace in Luanshya. But it was the second disco project ‘Kuomboka’ that catapulted Patrick Chisembele’s musical exploits to greater heights. He penned three tracks for the project and two were picked for the album. There was “I Can Do Without You” and “Jah Let the Sun Shine” which became an instant hit as soon as it hit the airwaves.
This stomping disco/ reggae fusion sent disco houses agog. The lyrics of the song carry a prayerful message to the almighty Jah to let his light pour down on humanity for the sake of peace, love and harmony. When the Witch disbanded in the mid-80s, Patrick went solo.
 
 
 
==See also==
*[[The Witch]]
*[[Zambian music]]
 
==References==
*Main reference: [http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/remembering-patrick-chisembele/ Remembering PAtrick Chisembele], 25 May 2018, [[Zambia Daily Mail]]
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Latest revision as of 09:24, 4 August 2019

Patrick Chisembele (born April 1963) was a Zambian musician who was regarded as a Zambian version of American pop star, Michael Jackson, due to his looks, moves and style of music.

Early life and education

Chisembele was born in Ndola in April 1963. From an early age, he had a great passion for the arts and was nicknamed ‘Bolingo’ after one popular rhumba songs of the 70s. At primary school, Patrick was into mimicry of his schoolteachers, popular musicians and television personalities but his serious music inclination began unfolding at secondary school.

Music career

Early career

While at Munali Boys in Lusaka that he linked up with Patrick Chona with whom he formed a twosome dance and singing set – The PCs. The duo danced at parties and teen time variety shows and at one time appeared on television miming to David Joseph’s disco hit “You Can’t Hide Your Love from Me”. In those days of disco craze, he became a phenomenon at disco dancing and won many prizes.

Sporting a wet look hairstyle and dark glasses he became popularly known as the Michael Jackson of Zambia.

When he completed his Form Five in 1981, Chisembele had greater things in showbiz beckoning him.

Professional career

Chisembele joined the Great Witch band in the early eighties when the Witch underwent a music direction change. The Witch abandoned their Zamrock sound and were now embracing the disco sound. He fronted the hit song from the Witch’s 1984 “Kuomboka” album, “Jah Let the Sun Shine”. When The Witch disbanded shortly after the “Kuomboka” album project, Chisembele embarked on a solo career.

He performed at events across Lusaka and later changed his stage name to "Bolingo" his childhood nickname. He also embraced Rastafarian and locked his hair. His new songs however, did not get as much attention to the Zambian public.




The ‘Great’ Witch had already spotted his talents and it was only natural for them to recruit him. By then, the group had a project in the name of the album ‘Moving On’. Patrick did backing vocals together with songbird Masauko Mwale, Christine Jackson from Zimbabwe and The Rusike Brothers. Whilst promoting the disco oriented album, the WITCH camped at Ceaser’s Palace in Luanshya. But it was the second disco project ‘Kuomboka’ that catapulted Patrick Chisembele’s musical exploits to greater heights. He penned three tracks for the project and two were picked for the album. There was “I Can Do Without You” and “Jah Let the Sun Shine” which became an instant hit as soon as it hit the airwaves. This stomping disco/ reggae fusion sent disco houses agog. The lyrics of the song carry a prayerful message to the almighty Jah to let his light pour down on humanity for the sake of peace, love and harmony. When the Witch disbanded in the mid-80s, Patrick went solo.


See also

References

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