Roberto (musician) explained
| Roberto |
| Birth Name: | Robert Banda |
| Birth Date: | 17 December 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Chipata, Zambia |
| Relatives: | General Ozzy (Brother) |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Years Active: | 2007–present |
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Robert Chindamba Banda (born December 17, 1985), better known by his stage name Roberto is a multi-award winning Zambian artist, singer and songwriter.[1]
Early life and career
Roberto was born on December 17, 1985, in Chipata to Killion Banda and E.J Banda. His interest in music developed at a very young age as his parents could play musical instruments and his elder brother, David Banda (General Ozzy) is said to be one of the people that inspired him to pick up a career in music.[2]
To date, Roberto has released a total of 5 albums and an EP titled 'Journey To The East'. He has worked with local and international artists. He has worked with the likes of Patoranking, Grammy nominated Eddy Kenzo, Vanessa Mdee and Butera Knowless among others.[3]
Discography
Studio albums
EP(s)
Singles
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Re. |
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| 2015 | African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) | Best Male Southern Africa | | [10] |
| 2016 | Zambia Music Awards | Song Of The Year | | [11] |
| 2016 | Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMA) | Pan African Artiste of The Year | |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best International Achievement | | [12] |
| 2018 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Song in Southern Africa | | [13] |
| 2019 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best RnB Maestro (Africa) | | |
Notes and References
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2014/07/25/artist-week-roberto-2/ . Artist of the week: ROBERTO. July 25, 2014 . February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/09/20/artist-week-roberto/ . Artist of the week :Roberto . September 20, 2012 . February 24, 2023. Lusaka Times . Kapa 187 .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/roberto-opens-up/ . Roberto opens up . January 13, 2019. February 24, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail. Kelvin Kachingwe .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/08/03/roberto-releases-album-today/ . Roberto releases new album today . August 3, 2012 . February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/08/09/roberto-releases-5th-album-superstar/. Roberto releases his 5th album, "Superstar" . August 9, 2017. February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . Kapa 187 .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/roberto-journeys-east/ . Roberto journeys east . March 27, 2021 . February 24, 2023. Zambia Daily Mail . Thelma Bwalya.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/05/15/roberto-unleashes-amarulah-remix-featuring-nigerian-reggae-dancehall-artist-patoranking/ . Roberto unleashes "Amarulah" remix featuring Nigerian reggae-dancehall artist Patoranking . May 15, 2015 . February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . Kapa187 .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/10/07/roberto-to-premiere-new-video-on-mtv-base/. Roberto to premiere new video on MTV BASE. October 7, 2015 . February 24, 2023. Lusaka Times . Kapa187 .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2022/05/12/roberto-collaborates-with-tanzanian-vocalist-harmonize-on-my-baby/ . Roberto collaborates with Tanzanian vocalist Harmonize on ‘My Baby’ . May 12, 2022. February 24, 2023. Lusaka Times . L.T Staff .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/cleo-slap-d-roberto-nominated-afrimma/ . Cleo, Slap D, Roberto nominated for AFRIMMA . July 26, 2015 . February 24, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Kelvin Kachingwe .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/05/01/roberto-wins-pan-african-artist-year-award-2016-namibian-music-awards/ . Roberto wins Pan African Artist of The Year Award at the 2016 Namibia Annual Music Awards . May 1, 2016. February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Timesl . L.T Staff .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/10/02/2017-kwacha-music-awards-and-the-winners-are/. 2017 Kwacha Music Awards : and the winners are . February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2019/03/22/roberto-wins-hipipo-music-award/ . Roberto wins HiPipo Music Award. March 22, 2019. February 24, 2023 . Lusaka Times . L.T Staff.
