ZAM HELPS ‘SIDELINED SOUTHERN PROVINCE ARTISTS’ BY SCOUTING PERFORMANCE SLOTS AT MOSI DAY OF THUNDER
Cries of being sidelined echoed through all corners of Zambian social media in the past two months as Southern Province creatives to took to their social platforms to vent about their grievances with event organisers who leave them out of events held in the region.
A few days ago, the top Southern and Zambian export artist Mr. Crown took to his Facebook to share a subliminal shot at big event organisers, the singer complained, “When there is a big program in Southern Province, we get sidelined for artists who don’t sing in Tonga.”
This post was received with mixed feelings from several social users who felt the artist just needed to work hard and he would be rewarded for his work. Meanwhile, other social users agreed with the artist as they advocated for their inclusion in big events such as Mosi Day of Thunder that take place in the region.
With a new administration now in charge of artist’s affairs in Zambia, the artists will be seen at one of the biggest musical festivals in the country, “Mosi Day of Thunder.” Zambia Association of Musicians(ZAM) president Brian Bwembya alias B Flow took to his Facebook to announce the development.
B Flow wrote, “The Zambia Association of Musicians has formally engaged the organizers of Mosi Day of Thunder. We wish to announce that a good number of Southern Province artists and DJs will be on the D.O.T. stage this weekend.”
The Mosi Day of Thunder Music Fest takes place this Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at Busiku Grounds in Livingstone. Mr Crown and fellow creatives King Illest and Lucky’s Comedy plight is over, at least for now as artists and DJs from the region have been guaranteed performance slots.
Southern Province artists have been putting in work in their craft, meeting international standards in efforts to integrate with the rest of the industry, and this inclusion is a step in the right direction. The artist will now be looking forward to having a lasting solution, not being hired on pity and bargain but on merit.
