Mumba Yachi
Shadreck Mukenge (born June 14, 1986) better known by his stage name Mumba Yachi, is a Congolese musician based in Zambia. [1][2]
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| Born | Shadreck Mukenge June 14, 1986 |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Years active | 2009 – Present |
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Career[edit]
Mumba Yachi's love for music developed at a very young age. He grew up listening to Kalindula and Rhumba music. P. K. Chishala and Franco Luambo are said to be one of the people that inspired him to become a musician.[citation needed]
In 2009, he began his singing career. Since then, he has been nominated and has won various awards. He has worked with many different Zambian artists such as Chef 187, Slapdee and many others.[citation needed]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
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| Webuchushi |
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| Mokambo |
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| Mongu Rice |
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| I Am Lenshina[3] |
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| The Great Work[4] |
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| The Great Work Vol. 2 |
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| Violet |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "You Are my Love" | 2013 | |
| "Iso Mone" (feat. Slapdee) |
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| "Ing'omba" | 2017 | |
| "Ifya Kumwena Kubukulu" (feat. Chef 187) |
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| "Mutinta" | ||
| "Because Of You" (feat. T-Low) |
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| "Lweendo Lwa Mfumu" | ||
| "Winning" (feat. Stevo) |
Controversy and legal issues[edit]
In 2017, Mumba was arrested by Zambia's Immigration Department when they discovered that he was a Congolese who had illegally obtained Zambian citizenship. The Immigration Department's public relations spokes officer said that Mumba made up a false identity to obtain a Zambian; NRC and passport with the names "Shadreck Mumba".[5]
Upon his detention and subsequent investigations, Mumba still claimed to be Zambian and denied being Congolese. After a few weeks of investigations, Mumba withdrew the statement in which he claimed to be Zambian and he personally admitted that he was indeed Congolese.[6]
Filmography[edit]
On December 11, 2021, Mumba released "Tazara", a musical short film in which he played the role of Fundi, the protagonist. It was directed by Mutembo Ndeke and its executive producer was Jakob Hoff.[7][8]
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | Born And Bred Awards | Best Foreign Rhythm | Nominated[9] |
| 2016 | Zambian Music Awards | Best Live Recording Album[10] | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ ZDM Staff (July 9, 2017). "Mumba Yachi's music goes international?". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Priscilla Chipulu (October 11, 2017). "I know Mumba Yachi as a Congolese". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Nkole Nkole (April 11, 2015). "Mumba Yachi set to release 'I am Lenshina'". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Nkole Nkole (May 19, 2017). "Mumba Yachi introduces 'The Great Work'". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Priscilla Chipulu (October 11, 2017). "I know Mumba Yachi as a Congolese". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Catherine Mumba (September 2, 2017). "Mumba Yachi arrested". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (March 16, 2022). ""Tazara" short music film by Mumba Yachi wins prestigious international awards". Lusaka Times. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (December 13, 2021). "Mumba Yachi releases a short film inspired from the single TAZARA off his upcoming album". Lusaka Times. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (April 28, 2014). "Artist Profile : Mumba Yachi". Lusaka Times. Retrieved February 17, 2023.
- ^ Hildah Lumba (April 7, 2016). "ZMAS Unveils Nominees". Times Of Zambia. Retrieved February 17, 2023.