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Zambia’s Oldest Singing Duet, Sakala Brothers, Split after 25 Years
Zambia’s most celebrated, admired and ambassadors of the nation’s cultural heritage, the Sakala Brothers have split after 25 years of working together.
Levy Sakala, member of the group confirmed to Times Entertainment that he will no longer be part of the Sakala Brothers.
He however, thanked Moses for the support he rendered to him during ‘trying moments.’ “I went through a near death experience in
Sakala Brothers
dedicate my life to God who saw me through,” he
said.
Levy dropped the bombshell after missing this
year’s N’cwala ceremony concert at Wild Life
conservation in Chipata last week.
The Zamtel sponsored bash has become
synonymous with Ngoni’s and visitors to Chipata
as it is held to celebrate the Nc’wala ceremony
with a contemporary touch.
During the show, Moses was spotted a loner
without his ‘half’.
He tried to charm the audience with the dancers
while constantly reminding the audience that
Levy Sakala was not well and could not be part of
the celebrations.
When contacted for a comment why he had
missed the show just like the previous one during
the Road Safety Week awareness launch in Lusaka
recently, Levy said he has now started singing
gospel music with the Apostolic Faith Mission
(AFM) choir.
The choir has since released an album which they
intend to market soon.
“The Sakala Brothers has been there for a long
time and I wish them success but I have decided
to choose God over them,” he added.
The Sakala Brother’s have been hailed as the most
disciplined and celebrated traditional artists in
Zambia and represented the country well around
the world.
Efforts to get Moses failed as he was not reachable
on his mobile.
They have recorded hits such as Kumawa, Sandra,
Ndina Babaika, Tolilo Vovo, Puteni Chimwela and
recently released the smash hit album Born in
Matero which scooped the Best Recorded album at
this year’s Zambia Music Awards sponsored by
Mosi Lager brand.
Posted by
id!ot!
March 1, 2014 at 11:20 am
There is time for everything, time to be born and time to die, time be together and another to be apart. But surely those of us who have grown up with the boys from grades one through secondary right in the heart of Matero, will dearly miss that combination. The face of the Sakala brothers will never be the same again! Better to rebrand even becuase that ”brothers” thing came from their surnames!…oouch! Levy all the best in your new chosen path and Moses be strong and soldier on!
Charlie2000
March 1, 2014 at 11:23 am
Am happy for him, I thank the Lord God to making him realise that he can contribute greatly to the ministry of God through music..
Let’s pray for the brother always!
doooo et
March 1, 2014 at 11:28 am
Duet refers to the style where one man and one woman co-sing a song. Use correct chizumu or write in vernacular
oga
March 1, 2014 at 2:01 pm
Not true, check your dictionary baba.
Real Yellow Jenalist
March 2, 2014 at 9:19 pm
A duet can be any two singers mwe bantu!
Naiwe
March 1, 2014 at 11:38 am
Leave the stage while the audience is still clapping
umuzompiki
March 1, 2014 at 11:40 am
something happened!!! Moses should rebrand the name, cause it will never be the same again!! its so sad.
kayula
March 1, 2014 at 1:00 pm
while its normal to separt some separations are very painful. Nkosi yamakosi pliz help us to bring these two sons of zambia togather. you guys think of where you have come from we need you more than you need us
Jim
March 1, 2014 at 1:38 pm
Let the both brothers go gospel because yes God has been good to them.
club zero
March 1, 2014 at 2:44 pm
I love them too bad,hwz Angella?
icinshikulula
March 1, 2014 at 2:50 pm
Cabipa; seperation is no gud, but if it iz for the sake of the Kingdom, go on bro.
icinshikulula
March 1, 2014 at 2:51 pm
Cabipa; seperation is no gud, but if it iz for the sake of the Kingdom, go on bro. God bless yu!
PABWATO
March 1, 2014 at 3:03 pm
salvation nipa weka, levy has seen that this is the time he can save God fully. God bless u my brother.
Israels king
March 1, 2014 at 4:31 pm
Gud choice serving God
Wiseman
March 1, 2014 at 7:45 pm
Anyone with a small pin charger?…please
jamakudi
March 1, 2014 at 8:16 pm
There comes time of realisation. Go and serve God with yo talent.
dlives
March 1, 2014 at 9:55 pm
mr U,yo lyf z yo biznes nd u shud mek sure dat yo biznes is succesfu.no mata hw long u hav bin on rong path u cn stil tan bak.best of lak
stanley
March 1, 2014 at 10:59 pm
oh God receive him and forgive his sins. let a new page open for him and enter his name in the book of life.remember me as well.
mambala
March 1, 2014 at 11:53 pm
Angela destroyed Moses’s marriage..since then, whether its coincidence or not their music has has not been doing very well. Ba Angela is almost non existent now..she is not heard. I think that marriage bt Moses and Angela is a big mistake they made, though they tend to refuse that Moses was already separated from his wife before Angela came in,..
INSHIMBI
March 3, 2014 at 4:18 pm
What has your statement has to do with with some one giving his life to Jesus Christ.
proffesor
March 2, 2014 at 3:18 am
Let levy tell the nation what really happened rather than hiding in the of the lord.I think moses wilL come out and say it.
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 8:45 am
I am told the gentleman hasn’t been well for quiet sometime now. I heard this many years ago! It could just be rumour.
Waterman
March 2, 2014 at 7:17 am
It is really painful…that had been the longest singing harmony group in Zambia like CULTURE (JOSEPH HILL’s). Joseph has passed on but his cousin Walker and a friend have continued with UHURU, Joseph’son. So painful for Levy and Moses to part.
Suge
March 2, 2014 at 8:59 am
I am happy for levy Sakala. God bless him, I wish they could all go Jesus.
brich poet
March 2, 2014 at 11:05 am
Gospel music is worse than secular music in that the secularism is openly primarily for the money while gospel despite also being for the same is marred by falsehood.gospel songs of today are tailored for commercial appeal and thus are not assimilated by the spirit.may this sakala chap differentiate between outreach and commerce failure to which he will not become a better person by virtue of singing gospel songs
INSHIMBI
March 3, 2014 at 4:23 pm
Its about giving one’s life to the Lord Jesus Christ, just appreciate one’s decision.
pompwe
March 2, 2014 at 11:17 am
ok..good move..!!all the best buddy!!!!!
Douglas
March 2, 2014 at 11:48 am
thank God that you have chosen “gospel” over circular music this step you have taken may bring you to the true knowledge of God, if you search for the truth. May God guide you.John.17:17.
ZinCA
March 3, 2014 at 6:10 pm
the correct term is “secular music” brother.
Hahaha
March 2, 2014 at 9:41 pm
Wow this is as tragic as the time Destiny’s Child split up. lol!
JSM
March 2, 2014 at 10:29 pm
Levy, talk to your friend Moses and the entire band to convert to Gospel. Who knows, all your fans may turn gospel too.
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 8:47 am
I agree.
Greg Kadimba
March 3, 2014 at 8:27 am
Its time they stopped there irritating music..!
nabwela
March 3, 2014 at 8:38 am
is this the guy that beded Angela and now he has repented. mmmmmmmmmmh.
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 8:48 am
No the one who bedded Angela is Moses and I think they are still together.
J J
March 3, 2014 at 9:25 am
And who beds your sisters?
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 12:11 pm
You!!
DIVA
March 3, 2014 at 9:11 am
I too wanted to ask the same question as to who is Angela’s dude. Thanks for the update @Trixy.
imbanu cant never
March 3, 2014 at 9:13 am
Am suprised trixy you have not commented any thing any way thats sad for the brothers but am sure even the other brother will soon follow the colleague into gospel singing.
J J
March 3, 2014 at 9:23 am
Zambian journalists, so who is levy and Moses in the picture?
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 12:28 pm
Levy is the light round/baby faced one (left) and Moses the dark one (|right). @ Imbanu I haven’t commented coz I am very disappointed with this split. It was even better for them to move to gospel music together. I was a fan for a very long time and to be dumped just like this?!! Ah no man!!!…its sad…But then you can take a horse to drink water but cant force it to…I bet Levy tried to convert Moses but failed to coz Moses is a “Sansakuwa” (womanizer) kind of guy….(Just my observation).
theorist
March 3, 2014 at 10:51 am
Who said our traditional music is sinful wenabantu? we need to change this mentality. You can be a christian and still sing Zambian music as well as gospel music.
twe
March 3, 2014 at 12:10 pm
i will splt work too
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 12:31 pm
Nizako izo…usafa na njala!!!
oliver
March 3, 2014 at 12:14 pm
One time my clasman Oliver Mtukudzi was asked by his fans to do a gospel album. in responding to this he said ” most people just want me to mention the name jesus but actually what i sing is gospel enough.to this effect what we are calling traditional music may infact be gospel if we realize that the bibile is full of traditions by the jews of which Christians have adopted. jospel is about people welfare and Tolilo VoVo is about anione-anione just like the scribes and the teachers of law in the bible….how about that?
Trixy
March 3, 2014 at 12:37 pm
Oliver…You are right to a certain degree coz one of the means of the word gospel is “a set of beliefs held strongly by a group or persons”. But we are used to the fact that gospel automatically entails that the word God or Jesus has to be mentioned. I stand to be corrected though.
mwaba mwamba
March 3, 2014 at 1:44 pm
GOD LOVES U
imbanu cant never
March 3, 2014 at 2:03 pm
Uli right trixy that is why we should alive to the fact that not all those who say lord lord or jesus will enter his kingdom ooh! me na tell you this coz na some one na think that if they sing na song like jesus na them na enter na kingdom ooh ask me ooh is not true ooh me na tell you now.