Pompi
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Chaka Nyathando (born November 27) popularly known by his stage name Pompi is a Zambian-born gospel singer and songwriter who has been active in the music industry for over a decade.His music is highly inspired by the message of the gospel and is a fusion of Afro-soul, RnB and rap. Many of Pompi songs become very popular and trendy online with a great number of streaming and downloads on Boomplay.His music is highly inspired by the message of the gospel and is a fusion of Afro-soul, RnB, and rap.
Pompi who is both a singer and a rapper, besides making good music is a marvel to watch when performing because of his creative buildups and coordinated movements. Pompis major objectives are to make music that inspires and to highlight the beauty of our African culture which he believes is being lost due to the westernised perception of the world that is always shown by the media. He believes Africans should have an identity with features unique to them such as the type of music, fashion e.t.c.
Achievements
In 2011, he was voted the winner of the BNB (Born and Bred) award in the Best Gospel Artist category.
In 2013, he was voted the winner of two ZMAs (Zambia n Music Awards) categories namely the Best Gospel Male Artist and Best Gospel Male Album.
In June 2013, he performed as a guest artist during the Big Brother Africa eviction show.
He is acting as an ambassador to African youth, showing the achievements that can be made off talent, of which he has abundantly and has been recognized by credible individuals such as Chief Igbinedion of Nigeria’s Benin State, Prince Africa Zulu South Africa, and the 4th president of Zambia
His song ‘Hipolopolo’ was used by SuperSport as the official song during the Zambia n soccer league. Through the U.S. State Department, he went on a tour of the U.S. to study how music is used for civic engagement.
Pompi who is both a singer and a rapper, besides making good music is a marvel to watch when performing because of his creative buildups and coordinated movements. Pompis major objectives are to make music that inspires and to highlight the beauty of our African culture which he believes is being lost due to the westernised perception of the world that is always shown by the media. He believes Africans should have an identity with features unique to them such as the type of music, fashion e.t.c.
Achievements
In 2011, he was voted the winner of the BNB (Born and Bred) award in the Best Gospel Artist category.
In 2013, he was voted the winner of two ZMAs (Zambia n Music Awards) categories namely the Best Gospel Male Artist and Best Gospel Male Album.
In June 2013, he performed as a guest artist during the Big Brother Africa eviction show.
He is acting as an ambassador to African youth, showing the achievements that can be made off talent, of which he has abundantly and has been recognized by credible individuals such as Chief Igbinedion of Nigeria’s Benin State, Prince Africa Zulu South Africa, and the 4th president of Zambia
His song ‘Hipolopolo’ was used by SuperSport as the official song during the Zambia n soccer league. Through the U.S. State Department, he went on a tour of the U.S. to study how music is used for civic engagement.
