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
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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.