Mumba Yachi Explained
| Mumba Yachi |
| Birth Name: | Shadreck Mukenge |
| Birth Date: | 14 June 1986 |
| Birth Place: | Mokambo, D.R Congo |
| Children: | 2 |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Years Active: | 2009 – Present |
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Shadreck Mukenge (born June 14, 1986) better known by his stage name Mumba Yachi, is a Congolese musician based in Zambia. [1] [2]
Career
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.
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.
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "You Are my Love" | 2013 | |
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"Iso Mone"
(feat. Slapdee) | | |
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| "Ing'omba" | 2017 | |
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"Ifya Kumwena Kubukulu"
(feat. Chef 187) | | |
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| "Mutinta" | | |
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"Because Of You"
(feat. T-Low) | | |
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| "Lweendo Lwa Mfumu" | | |
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"Winning"
(feat. Stevo) | | |
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Controversy and legal issues
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
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
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2010 | Born And Bred Awards | Best Foreign Rhythm | [9] |
| 2016 | Zambian Music Awards | Best Live Recording Album[10] | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/mumba-yachis-music-goes-international/ . Mumba Yachi’s music goes international?. July 9, 2017 . February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail. ZDM Staff .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/i-know-mumba-yachi-as-a-congolese/ . I know Mumba Yachi as a Congolese . October 11, 2017. February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail. Priscilla Chipulu .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/mumba-yachi-set-release-lenshina/ . Mumba Yachi set to release 'I am Lenshina' . April 11, 2015 . February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Nkole Nkole .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/mumba-yachi-introduces-the-great-work/ . Mumba Yachi introduces ‘The Great Work' . May 19, 2017 . February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Nkole Nkole.
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/i-know-mumba-yachi-as-a-congolese/ . I know Mumba Yachi as a Congolese . October 11, 2017. February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail. Priscilla Chipulu .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/mumba-yachi-arrested/ . Mumba Yachi arrested . September 2, 2017 . February 17, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Catherine Mumba.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2022/03/16/tazara-short-music-film-by-mumba-yachi-wins-prestigious-international-awards/ . "Tazara” short music film by Mumba Yachi wins prestigious international awards . March 16, 2022 . February 17, 2023. Lusaka Times . L.T Staff.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2021/12/13/mumba-yachi-releases-a-short-film-inspired-from-the-single-tazara-off-his-upcoming-album/ . Mumba Yachi releases a short film inspired from the single TAZARA off his upcoming album . December 13, 2021 . February 17, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2014/04/28/artist-profile-mumba-yachi/ . Artist Profile : Mumba Yachi. April 28, 2014. February 17, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff .
- Web site: https://www.times.co.zm/?p=83221 . ZMAS Unveils Nominees . April 7, 2016 . February 17, 2023. Times Of Zambia . Hildah Lumba .
