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'''Mirriam Mukape''' (born 4 August 1986), usually known as '''Mampi''', is a [[Zambia]]n [[R&B]] singer. She also performs some [[kwaito]] and [[reggae]] music.{{r|koloko|page=223}}
'''Mirriam Mukape''' (born 4 August 1986), usually known as '''Mampi''', is a [[Zambia]]n Pop and [[R&B]] singer. She also performs some [[kwaito]] and [[reggae]] inspired[ music.{{r|koloko|page=223}}


==Early life==
==Early life==
Mampi was born in [[Lusaka]] on 4 August 1986.{{r|tvsa}} She went to Muyooma Basic School, [[Libala High School]], and the [[Springfields Coaching Centre]] in Lusaka.{{r|koloko|page=223}}
Mampi was born in [[Lusaka]] on 4 August 1986.{{r|tvsa}} She attended Muyooma Basic School, [[Libala High School]], and the [[Springfields Coaching Centre]] in Lusaka.{{r|koloko|page=223}}


==Music and career==
==Music and career==
Mampi's first album ''Maloza'' was released in 2005. It included the song "Sunshya", which she performed for her first appearance on [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation|Television Zambia]].{{r|koloko}}<ref name=times>[s.n.] (13 January 2012). [http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/13/artist-week-mampi/ Artist of the week: Mampi]. ''Lusaka Times''. Accessed March 2015.</ref> Her second album, ''Chimo ni chimo'', was released in 2007.{{r|koloko|page=223}}
Mampi's first album ''Maloza'' was released in 2005. It included the song "Sunshya", which she performed for her first appearance on [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation|Television Zambia]].{{r|koloko}}<ref name=times>[s.n.] (13 January 2012). [http://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/13/artist-week-mampi/ Artist of the week: Mampi]. ''Lusaka Times''. Accessed March 2015.</ref> Her second album, ''Chimo ni chimo'', was released in 2007.{{r|koloko|page=223}}
She performed in [[Namibia]] for the first time in 2012, at [[Windhoek]].<ref name=namib>[staff reporter] (12 September 2012). [http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=99859&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1891 Mampi 'Thunder Thighs' to Perform at Old Chez 'Ntemba]. ''The Namibian''. Accessed March 2015.</ref>
She performed in [[Namibia]] for the first time in 2012, at [[Windhoek]].<ref name=namib>[staff reporter] (12 September 2012). [http://www.namibian.com.na/indexx.php?archive_id=99859&page_type=archive_story_detail&page=1891 Mampi 'Thunder Thighs' to Perform at Old Chez 'Ntemba]. ''The Namibian''. Accessed March 2015.</ref>

In 2015 she collaborated with Portuguese singer , Luyanna<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.luyanna.com/en/biography/|title=Biography – Luyanna|website=www.luyanna.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-26}}</ref>, on the track ''Walilowelela''.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/03/14/luyanna-and-mampi-walilowelela-official-music-video/|title=Zambia : Luyanna and mampi "Walilowelela Official Music Video"|date=2015-03-14|work=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2018-02-26|language=en-GB}}</ref> The track is a fusion of Latino and African cultures and was accompanied by a video that was full of African inspiration.


== Big Brother Africa ==
== Big Brother Africa ==
Mampi was a contestant during the seventh season of [[Big Brother Africa 7]] as one of the celebrity housemates on the seventh season of the reality competition television series Big Brother Africa StarGame.<ref>{{cite web |author= BBA Fan Club |url=http://www.bbafanclub.com/2012/10/15-hot-photos-of-mampi-mukape-feast.html?m=1 | title= Feast Your Eyes }}</ref> Mampi was evicted from Big Brother Africa on 27 May 2012; she was in the house for 21 days.{{r|dog}}
Mampi was a contestant during the seventh season of [[Big Brother Africa 7]] as one of the celebrity housemates on the seventh season of the reality competition television series Big Brother Africa StarGame.<ref>{{cite web |author= BBA Fan Club |url=http://www.bbafanclub.com/2012/10/15-hot-photos-of-mampi-mukape-feast.html?m=1 | title= Feast Your Eyes }}</ref> Mampi was evicted from Big Brother Africa on 27 May 2012; she was in the house for 21 days.{{r|dog}}

In December 2017 Mampi released the single "Nyula Yako"<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zambianmusicblog.co/video-mampi-nyula-yako/|title=|last=|first=|date=|website=|access-date=}}</ref> from an upcoming album set to be released in 2018 of the same title. The dance hall inspired song was accompanied by a music video


==References==
==References==

Revision as of 20:07, 26 February 2018

Mampi
Background information
Birth nameMirriam Mukape
Also known asMampi
Born (1986-08-04) 4 August 1986 (age 38)[1]
Lusaka, Zambia
GenresR&B, kwaito, reggae[2]: 223 
Occupation(s)Singer, dancer
Years active2004 – present
Websitemampisworld.wordpress.com

Mirriam Mukape (born 4 August 1986), usually known as Mampi, is a Zambian Pop and R&B singer. She also performs some kwaito and reggae inspired[ music.[2]: 223 

Early life

Mampi was born in Lusaka on 4 August 1986.[1] She attended Muyooma Basic School, Libala High School, and the Springfields Coaching Centre in Lusaka.[2]: 223 

Music and career

Mampi's first album Maloza was released in 2005. It included the song "Sunshya", which she performed for her first appearance on Television Zambia.[2][3] Her second album, Chimo ni chimo, was released in 2007.[2]: 223  She performed in Namibia for the first time in 2012, at Windhoek.[4]

In 2015 she collaborated with Portuguese singer , Luyanna[5], on the track Walilowelela.[6] The track is a fusion of Latino and African cultures and was accompanied by a video that was full of African inspiration.

Big Brother Africa

Mampi was a contestant during the seventh season of Big Brother Africa 7 as one of the celebrity housemates on the seventh season of the reality competition television series Big Brother Africa StarGame.[7] Mampi was evicted from Big Brother Africa on 27 May 2012; she was in the house for 21 days.[8]

In December 2017 Mampi released the single "Nyula Yako"[9] from an upcoming album set to be released in 2018 of the same title. The dance hall inspired song was accompanied by a music video

References

  1. ^ a b Mampi Mukape. TVSA – The South African TV Authority. Accessed March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c d e Leonard Koloko (2012). Zambian music legends. Raleigh, N.C: Lulu.com. ISBN 9781470953355.
  3. ^ [s.n.] (13 January 2012). Artist of the week: Mampi. Lusaka Times. Accessed March 2015.
  4. ^ [staff reporter] (12 September 2012). Mampi 'Thunder Thighs' to Perform at Old Chez 'Ntemba. The Namibian. Accessed March 2015.
  5. ^ "Biography – Luyanna". www.luyanna.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Zambia : Luyanna and mampi "Walilowelela Official Music Video"". LusakaTimes.com. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  7. ^ BBA Fan Club. "Feast Your Eyes".
  8. ^ [s.n.] (28 May 2012). Game Over For Mampi. Zambian Watchdog. Accessed June 2016.
  9. ^ https://zambianmusicblog.co/video-mampi-nyula-yako/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)