EMMANUEL MULEMENA-Mbokoshi Yalufu Original Version

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Emmanuel Mulemena was the most famous Kaonde singer of the 1970s and early 80s, and the most celebrated Kaonde musician of all time.
He was born in Kasempa District in 1937. His father, Mr. Essa Masiposa Mulemena, was a trained and qualified teacher who had received his training at Johnstone Falls School. Johnstone Falls was one of the highest rated schools in Northern Rhodesia (now Zambia).
Mr. Essa Mulemena graduated from Johnstone Falls in 1935. He went back to Kasempa to start teaching at Mukinge Mission School, and he was one of only five qualified teachers in Kasempa District at that time. There, he raised his family. Among his children was Emmanuel Mulemena. Emmanuel loved music from childhood, singing in the church choir. After finishing school, he became a teacher and taught at Kikoka Mabwe primary school in Kasempa.
As a teacher, he actively taught his pupils music in the 1950s. However, his love for traditional music was met with opposition from the colonial government and the London Mission (formerly SAGM, now Evangelical Church) who fiercely suppressed traditional music and folklore, because, according to them, it promoted spiritism. A former pupil of his once reported that Emmanuel would take the young children of his class into the hills to practice music away from the eyes of Church opposition.
In the early 1960s (c. 1963), Emmanuel left Kasempa and moved to Lusaka to join then Northern Rhodesia Broadcasting Services (now ZNBC), where he met the late musical legend Alick Nkhata. There, he became a presenter and producer on the Kaonde Service. During this time, thanks to the positive influence of Alick Nkhata, Mulemena took his music to another level.
In 1968, Mulemena left broadcasting and joined Malachite Film Studios (then run by the Anglo-American Corporation) in Chingola. During the years that followed, Mulemena became a pioneer in music, mastering the skill of singing in many languages and becoming one of the first African musicians to use a drum machine. He founded the band called Mulemena and the Sound Inspectors, with which he transformed traditional music into modern hits, with a western touch. He also popularized Kaonde Manchancha and Shonongo dance music in Zambia.
Sadly, at the height of his career, Emmanuel Mulemena died, in February 1982, leaving behind a legacy of musical hits that have since been redone over and over again by newer singers. His band changed their name to ‘Mulemena Boys’ in honor of their founder, and in that name, they redid many of Mulemena’s songs, making them hits of the mid-80s. In time, another group of singers performed under the name Junior Mulemena Boys.
Mulemena had a family, and his son John Mulemena became the next Kaonde musical sensation, redoing some of his father’s hits, and recording many new ones.
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[@josephmwape4372]

Down memory lane with Emmanuel Mulemena, we are honored to pay tribute to one of the true legends and pioneers of Zambian Music. His timeless melodies and soulful lyrics have left an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of generations. Mulemena's music not only entertained, but also sparked a sense of national pride and unity during a crucial era of Zambia's history. With each note, he transported us to a world filled with rich cultural heritage and the vibrant spirit of Africa. Today, as we reminisce and celebrate his extraordinary talent, let us remember that his music remains a guiding light, reminding us of the power of art to bridge divides and inspire change. Thank you, Emmanuel Mulemena, for the legacy you've left behind, a treasure that continues to shape the Zambian music landscape and inspire countless artists. Your voice lives on, forever etched in the hearts of those who appreciate true musical brilliance. Long live the memory of this extraordinary maestro! 💌

[@josephmwape4372]

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[@DavidAndishZambia]

Thank you for these wonderful insights, my hope is that we the young generation never forget our history but learn from and build on it.

[@petros4502]

Nice write up, from one enlightened with a possible reformed Baptist background 😊

[@zebronchitotobwe5265]

The real music of Great Zambia

[@DannySyambayi]

Zambia 's greatest artists nev er heard on airwaves.we miss you but your wisdom will remain forrever

[@sitimelaks9892]

It reminds me of the day's was a small boy in the 70s. As we were going to buy Chibuku for my brother in - law kwa Kabondo, we used to watch him at his house playing this live music in Kabundi, Chingola. Indigenous Original Zambian Music. Let us get the message of our Indigenous Zambian Music, very rich .

[@humphreysimutowe6901]

What a talented man Mr Mulemena was. A Teacher, a Musician and a Counsellor. We trully miss You our Legend! MYSRIP

[@louischinondochipasha1987]

Ala emotoka eyo twendamo, twenda mu mbokoshi ya lufu...🙌

[@charlesmuneku4515]

He was a good singer and full of wisdom

[@charlesmwewa1291]

What has gone away from our africanists identity. Lovable tunes.kudos mother Zambia

[@aaronkapupa6034]

best of the best, i feel more african.

[@katongochilolo1047]

This is really Zambian music

[@cypriantertullian7495]

Thanks for uploading this song from one of Zambia's greatest musicians.

[@DavidAndishZambia]

You are welcome. He was an amazing musician

[@user-en9yg1io9y]

we never forget about the teaching music

[@christopherkapemba5904]

Motoka mbokoshi ya lufu

[@brianchunga4221]

The oldies it really speak

[@DavidAndishZambia]

Some of our best music ever

[@graysonkayamba4717]

Ibyo Tata Ba Mulemena

[@kawangamwansa934]

Wow finally yapezeka.keep up the good work

[@klainkanjatah4908]

Can you imagine what effect this song has on me, a teacher, but having very close association with people living ordinary life in Manyama, a compound in Kalumbila district of Northwestern Province.

[@terrymeleki8394]

I remember my father.

[@pheniaschikomo3269]

Super beautiful treasure

[@petersakala1532]

Indeed one of the greatest

[@ntengabuya4642]

Yo nyimbo ye....original kaonde tracks. We Miss you Emmanuel mulemena

[@kennedychama9507]

Listen to that guitar...so beautiful.MHRIP.

[@KyleWalz]

Awesome to listen to this original version! Really cool!

[@DavidAndishZambia]

Hey Kyle thanks. Songs from my village back home. Love what you are doing on your channel 👏🤝

[@mwambamulindwa3446]

Memories

[@charleschilumbu3725]

Am young again!!

[@ntengabuya4642]

Cool music, original Zambian music.

[@gilbertkambeu7072]

wow.....

[@miltonklukasha9422]

Absolutely fantastic refreshing music with original identity of Zambian music. Oh my goodness this is something euphonious beautiful and pleasant to listen. Thank you for the upload.

[@josephmulaliki6223]

Sweet songs of the 70's,80s were sang with passion... nice tracks

[@mulandomulilambonge9124]

Fantastic old Zambian song

[@jonathanmusonda623]

WHAT TALENT!

[@klainkanjatah4908]

This is genius! There's no other way to describe it.

[@josephmulaliki6223]

Cool calm collected... nice stuff

[@johnshawa733]

Thanks for uploading this one.

[@babylarry792]

Have been looking for this song, finally have found it.. some of the memories ya bantu baswe memae😢ba kulumpa ba Emmanuel mulemena mayeh his soul rest in peace

[@getrudkanyembo]

Sauti ikatoka

[@josephmulaliki6223]

The guitar is wow

[@zkapfupi]

Double Wowza! Thank you so much David.

[@DavidAndishZambia]

🤝🤝😃

[@jonahchinyata7002]

Thank you for sharing.............The song is nice

[@klainkanjatah4908]

Wow! This is a great song.

[@sacheenheartbreakkid]

What a lovely song my friend! Keep them coming 👍🏻

[@DavidAndishZambia]

thank you man. songs from my village 😀

[@singajemulela6058]

Kudos to whoever uploaded these tunes

[@isaackapalamula777]

If Only someone could translate the lyrics into english I can be the happiest man on earth. Mulemena was a talented man no doubt

[@DavidAndishZambia]

here you go kzbin.info/www/bejne/mYDclqhnp8ycqtk

[@DavidAndishZambia]

The english translation

[@isaackapalamula777]

@@DavidAndishZambia thanks this is very powerful. Loved the song from way back but didn’t know what it was all about. Thanks again

[@watson5253]

Great song warning of ever present danger on the road

[@jacksonmushanga7366]

Translate please. I love this song

[@LeonardNkandu-gq3ed]

These were real Zambian music not yakumbuyo