Chilu Lemba
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Chilu Lemba is a radio and television presenter, voice over artist and musician. Lemba shot to fame in his home country in 1996 as a radio presenter on the country's first privately owned radio station, Radio Phoenix. He has been MC
at the Miss Zambia Pageant each year it has been held since 1997 (save 2005), and is a graduate of the - AAA School of Advertising in Johannesburg
, South Africa
. While in college, Lemba was a co-founder of popular African Urban Online magazine - BHmagazine.com
hits "Zambia Moto" and "Shibuka", featuring Alan Mvula and Kora Award nominee - Joe Chibangu respectively. Lemba's debut solo CD, Sound Legacy, which spurned a number of radio hits in his home country was released under Ten Twenty Seven Communications, a company he co-owns with his wife. Although Sound Legacy is Chilu's debut album, he previously - as a member of The Man X Crew - released a cassette single titled "Keep Moving". It was recorded at the Lemba family farm in Lusaka in 1994. Copies were printed and sold mostly to friends and relatives. In many interviews since, he credits his musical sound to encouragement he received from Beats International
and particularly, Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim
) during a Rap workshop that the group held on their African tour in the early nineties. They encouraged delegates to express African originality and be less American sounding.
. His voice is heard on many television and radio spots across Africa, probably most notably in the recent past, on the Coca Cola Popstars television series on which he was the voice narrator for three seasons. His voice also featured on inserts in FIFA's live broadcast of the 2010 Fifa World Cup round robbin draw seen across the world in 2008 as well as the narration for the animated introductory "Zakumi" video, chronicling the rise of Zakumi - the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa mascot.
He was the co-anchor of the lifestyle magazine television show Africa Within, which he hosted alongside Claire Mawisa during seasons 5 and 6 and with Sandy Ngema in Season 4. It was broadcast on SABC Africa
on the DSTV
Satellite Bouquet. Currently, re-runs of the show are aired on SABC 2
. In 2007 he presented a weekly television show called Sports Stake featuring various South African sporting personalities as guests.
South Africa's Production Manager Maekanya "Mak" Morotoba, Rhythm 100 Internet Radio owner Kaunda Chama, Zambian radio personality Emanuel Nyoni Jr. aka Fresh, Chanda Mfula of the Media Institute of Southern Africa
Zambia Chapter and Chilu. About thirty delegates attended. The 2010 event had double the number of delegates with just under 60. It was held at Alliance Francaise
in Lusaka's Longacres neighborhood. Speakers included South African media personality Claire Mawisa, renowned speaker and strategist Musa Kalenga, music programming specialist Xylon van Eyck, Digital Media consultant Simunza Muyangana of Digital Ice as well as Maekanya and Chilu from the previous years line up. The Lusaka Radio Summit is organised by Ten 27 Communications.
Lutanda Lemba born in March 2006 and Liseli Lemba born in June 2008.
Master of Ceremonies
A Master of Ceremonies , or compere, is the host of a staged event or similar performance.An MC usually presents performers, speaks to the audience, and generally keeps the event moving....
at the Miss Zambia Pageant each year it has been held since 1997 (save 2005), and is a graduate of the - AAA School of Advertising in Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Johannesburg also known as Jozi, Jo'burg or Egoli, is the largest city in South Africa, by population. Johannesburg is the provincial capital of Gauteng, the wealthiest province in South Africa, having the largest economy of any metropolitan region in Sub-Saharan Africa...
, South Africa
South Africa
The Republic of South Africa is a country in southern Africa. Located at the southern tip of Africa, it is divided into nine provinces, with of coastline on the Atlantic and Indian oceans...
. While in college, Lemba was a co-founder of popular African Urban Online magazine - BHmagazine.com
Music
During his teenage years, Lemba developed a passion for writing music. A recipient of the - Chengelo Secondary School Music Award in 1992, he has been involved in numerous musical projects over the past fifteen years. Lemba is famed for writing and recording Afro Hip hopHip hop
Hip hop is a form of musical expression and artistic culture that originated in African-American and Latino communities during the 1970s in New York City, specifically the Bronx. DJ Afrika Bambaataa outlined the four pillars of hip hop culture: MCing, DJing, breaking and graffiti writing...
hits "Zambia Moto" and "Shibuka", featuring Alan Mvula and Kora Award nominee - Joe Chibangu respectively. Lemba's debut solo CD, Sound Legacy, which spurned a number of radio hits in his home country was released under Ten Twenty Seven Communications, a company he co-owns with his wife. Although Sound Legacy is Chilu's debut album, he previously - as a member of The Man X Crew - released a cassette single titled "Keep Moving". It was recorded at the Lemba family farm in Lusaka in 1994. Copies were printed and sold mostly to friends and relatives. In many interviews since, he credits his musical sound to encouragement he received from Beats International
Beats International
Beats International was a British electronic music band, formed in the late 1980s by Norman Cook , after his departure from The Housemartins.-Career:...
and particularly, Norman Cook (a.k.a. Fatboy Slim
Fatboy Slim
Norman Quentin Cook better known by his former stage name Fatboy Slim, is a British DJ, electronic dance music musician, and record producer. He is a pioneer of the big beat genre that achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s...
) during a Rap workshop that the group held on their African tour in the early nineties. They encouraged delegates to express African originality and be less American sounding.
Television, Voice Overs and Radio
Chilu was until early in 2006 a freelance presenter on 94.7 Highveld Stereo94.7 Highveld Stereo
94.7 Highveld Stereo is a radio station that broadcasts on the 94.7FM frequency from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.- History :The station first went on the air on September 1, 1964, as the first SABC regional FM service, Radio Highveld. At that time the station broadcast hourly news bulletins...
. His voice is heard on many television and radio spots across Africa, probably most notably in the recent past, on the Coca Cola Popstars television series on which he was the voice narrator for three seasons. His voice also featured on inserts in FIFA's live broadcast of the 2010 Fifa World Cup round robbin draw seen across the world in 2008 as well as the narration for the animated introductory "Zakumi" video, chronicling the rise of Zakumi - the 2010 Fifa World Cup South Africa mascot.
He was the co-anchor of the lifestyle magazine television show Africa Within, which he hosted alongside Claire Mawisa during seasons 5 and 6 and with Sandy Ngema in Season 4. It was broadcast on SABC Africa
SABC Africa
SABC Africa was the international television service of the South African Broadcasting Corporation, which ceased to broadcast on August 1, 2008 after poor performance on the DStv satellite television platform....
on the DSTV
DStv
DStv is MultiChoice's multi-channel digital satellite TV service in Africa, launched in 1995. It operates from two satellites over Africa, broadcasting on Ku band via Eutelsat W7 and Intelsat 7 , which only requires a small satellite dish...
Satellite Bouquet. Currently, re-runs of the show are aired on SABC 2
SABC 2
SABC 2 is a South African television channel owned by the South African Broadcasting Corporation . SABC 2 broadcasts programming in English, Afrikaans, Venda, and Tsonga.It was created in 1996, after the SABC restructured its television channels...
. In 2007 he presented a weekly television show called Sports Stake featuring various South African sporting personalities as guests.
The Annual Lusaka Radio Summit
In 2009, Chilu founded an annual radio conference at which media practitioners share their experiences. The inaugural Lusaka Radio Summit took place in October at The Martin Luther King Center also known as the American Center in Lusaka, Zambia. Speakers included popular South African media personality Phat Joe, Kaya FMKaya FM
most of the target audiences of KAYA FM resides in the urban areasKaya FM 95.9 is a radio station that broadcast from Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.- History :...
South Africa's Production Manager Maekanya "Mak" Morotoba, Rhythm 100 Internet Radio owner Kaunda Chama, Zambian radio personality Emanuel Nyoni Jr. aka Fresh, Chanda Mfula of the Media Institute of Southern Africa
Media Institute of Southern Africa
The Media Institute of Southern Africa is a non-governmental organisation with members in 11 of the Southern Africa Development Community countries. Officially launched in September 1992, MISA focuses primarily on the need to promote free, independent and pluralistic media....
Zambia Chapter and Chilu. About thirty delegates attended. The 2010 event had double the number of delegates with just under 60. It was held at Alliance Francaise
Alliance française
The Alliance française , or AF, is an international organisation that aims to promote French language and culture around the world. created in Paris on 21 July 1883, its primary concern is teaching French as a second language and is headquartered in Paris -History:The Alliance was created in Paris...
in Lusaka's Longacres neighborhood. Speakers included South African media personality Claire Mawisa, renowned speaker and strategist Musa Kalenga, music programming specialist Xylon van Eyck, Digital Media consultant Simunza Muyangana of Digital Ice as well as Maekanya and Chilu from the previous years line up. The Lusaka Radio Summit is organised by Ten 27 Communications.
Private life
He is married to Carol. They have two daughters; TalithaTalitha
-Stars:The traditional star name "Talitha" derives from the Arabic phrase, القفزة الثالثة meaning "The third leap [of the gazelle]", referring to an Arabic asterism...
Lutanda Lemba born in March 2006 and Liseli Lemba born in June 2008.
Discography
- Shibuka (The Rhythm Nation Project) (2000) released by Mondo Music CorporationMondo Music CorporationMondo Music Corporation is a record label in Lusaka that produces recordings by some of Zambia's most popular musicians including Danny, K'Millian Exile, JK, Shatel, Nathan Nyirenda, Jojo Mwangaza, Lilly T....
- Sound Legacy (2006) released by Ten Twenty Seven Productions