ZAMBIAN HIT SINGLES WE WILL NEVER FORGET

The Zambian music industry has evolved tremendously, we have witnessed new artists come on the scene, as well as the old ones step up and be able to compete in a totally different error from when they started. As the industry grows there are some singles that are unforgettable and for many these songs bring about pleasant memories.

The Zambian music industry has had countless hit songs over the years and there some that have stuck with us no matter how old we become or where we go. Some songs have even become a part of the Zambian culture. Here is a list of some of the Zambian hit single we will never forget.

HOUSE MONEY CAR-NALU FT EXILE

Show me a Zambian girl who did not know this song from beginning till the end, this was a big hit and had the entire nation singing to it. The song still plays in some places and it is still as refreshing.

ITS OVER OVER-JIMMY

This song turned out to be the Zambian national anthem at some point in life, it is a rather sad song talking about loved ones who passed on but somehow most people thought it was a break up song. The song was also a big hit in Zambian neighboring countries especially Namibia.

TAULI CHIPE-CRAY JAY

Cray Jay was a one hit wonder but his one hit is still very much appreciated until this day, the people seriously love this song and the message was especially encourages women.

ONA MUMMY -OZZY PETERSEN AND JK

This song was such a big hit at some point, it is still one of Zambia’s favourite song.

SUNGANILEKE- JANE OSBOURNE FT DANNY KAYA

This was a very unexpected collaboration but when it happened everyone was excited and was dancing to this song. This was definitely one of Jane Osbourne’s biggest songs.

YAKOMBUYO- DANNY KAYA

Danny is no stranger to controversy and the message in this song took people by storm, he found a way to communicate sensitive topics and added some humour to them and this is an example of that.

SEMBE NINA MVELELA – LOLO

Sembe ninamvelalela became popular due to the lyrical content of the song, the artist spoke about contracting the HIV virus due to his promiscuous ways and if he had listened to the wise council f his elders, he would have not been in that situation. The message touched many because that was about the time the virus was rampant and organizations that were raising awareness rallied behind the song.

I GOT YOU- KEITH MUTALE

Keith Mutale brought something different on the music scene, the chorus was so catchy and simple.

NIWE WEKA-K-MILLION

K million had so many hit songs, there was a time he was releasing hits back to back but this is one of his most memorable songs.

DIYA LELO – JAMES CHAMANYAZI

Diya lelo put James Chamanyazi on the Zambian music scene, his message had many men relating and made the song an instant hit

CHIBABA-DADDY ZEMUS FT MAINZA

Daddy Zemus was Zambia’s first rapper and this collaboration with Mainza made a for a perfect song, the song is still loved by many till this day.