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==Early life==
==Early life==
Mampi was born in [[Lusaka]] on 4 August 1986.{{r|tvsa}} She started singing in church as at the age of six. She attended 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. She started singing in church as at the age of six. She attended Muyooma Basic School, [[Libala High School]], and the [[Springfields Coaching Centre]] in Lusaka.{{r|tvsa}}{{r|koloko|page=223}}


Her life took a sad turn when at 14 her mother died from cancer. Difficulty coping with the death of mother strained her relationship with her father. Things only got worse when at 16 her father and Brother died in circumstances she has not revealed.
Mampi lost her mother to cancer at the age of 14 and a few years later at the age of 16, her father and brother were murdered in circumstances that the singer has never revealed to the public.


Life drastically changed for Mampi<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.lusakavoice.com/2016/04/04/my-father-brother-were-murdered-following-my-mothers-death-mambi/|title=My father & brother were murdered following my mother’s death- Mampi {{!}} Lusaka Voice|last=Editor|first=Online|website=www.lusakavoice.com|language=en-US|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>. She found herself homeless at times and was not able to further her education. She cites prayer and a being taken in by a friend's sister as what got her through the tough time in her life.
Life drastically changed for Mampi. She found herself homeless at times and was not able to further her education. She cites prayer and a being taken in by a friend's sister as what got her through the tough time in her life.

Soon after, contemplating on finding a purpose for her life led her to a music career. Things were very difficult in the beginning. She would have to walk to the studio from [[Chelston]] to [[Kabwata (Zambian National Assembly constituency)|Kabwata]] and she performed for one year for free even when she had music playing on the radio.


==Music and career==
==Music and career==
Mamp <ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zambezimagic.dstv.com/news/story-rise-rise-mampi|title=My Story: The rise and rise of Mampi|website=Zambezi Magic - Channel 160 - My Story: The rise and rise of Mampi|language=en|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>'igned a record deal in 2003 and released s first album ''Maloza'' 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}}
It was around the time of the loss of her brother and father, that Mampi was discovered by a music producer and signed a record deal in 2003. She released her first album ''Maloza'' in 2005. It included the song "Sunshya", which she performed for her first appearance on [[Zambia National Broadcasting Corporation|Television Zambia]]. Her second album, ''Chimo ni chimo'', was released in 2007.
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="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> <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 2012 she released another album Natural Born Star<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/13/artist-week-mampi/|title=Zambia : ARTIST OF THE WEEK :MAMPI|date=2012-01-13|work=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2018-02-27|language=en-GB}}</ref>20
In 2012 she released another album Natural Born Star.


In 2015 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>, released a version of Mampi's hit track ''Walilowelela''<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/03/07/mampi-heads-for-the-uk/|title=Zambia : Mampi heads for the UK|date=2016-03-07|work=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2018-02-27|language=en-GB}}</ref>.<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 still has Mampi singing some lines in Bemba and Nyanja while Luyanna sings other lines in Portuguese.
In 2015 Portuguese singer , Luyanna, released a version of Mampi's hit track ''Walilowelela''. The track still has Mampi singing some lines in Bemba and Nyanja while Luyanna sings other lines in Portuguese. <ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/13/artist-week-mampi/|title=Zambia : ARTIST OF THE WEEK :MAMPI|date=2012-01-13|work=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2018-02-27|language=en-GB}}</ref> <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><ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.lusakatimes.com/2016/03/07/mampi-heads-for-the-uk/|title=Zambia : Mampi heads for the UK|date=2016-03-07|work=LusakaTimes.com|access-date=2018-02-27|language=en-GB}}</ref><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 which was accompanied by a video that was heavily inspired by African culture. Though she did not appear in the video with Luyanna, the two appeared in a music video of new version of previously released track, ''Why''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shazam.com/gb/track/256683131/why|title=Shazam|website=Shazam|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref> by Mampi.
The track which was accompanied by a video that was heavily inspired by African culture. Though she did not appear in the video with Luyanna, the two appeared in a music video of a new version of a previously released track, ''Why'' by Mampi.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.shazam.com/gb/track/256683131/why|title=Shazam|website=Shazam|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>


In December 2017 Mampi released the single "Nyula Yako"<ref>[https://zambianmusicblog.co/video-mampi-nyula-yako/ Nyula Yako video] ''[[Zambian Music Blog]]''</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.
In December 2017 Mampi released the single "Nyula Yako" 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.<ref>[https://zambianmusicblog.co/video-mampi-nyula-yako/ Nyula Yako video] ''[[Zambian Music Blog]]''</ref>


In the same month Mampi joined a stellar line up of African musicians including South African Award winning [[DJ Black Coffee]] to close off the year at the Vic Falls Carnival<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/vic-falls-carnival.html|title=Vic Falls Carnival - The biggest party in Victoria Falls and Africa|website=www.victoriafalls-guide.net|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>
In the same month Mampi joined a stellar line up of African musicians including South African Award winning [[DJ Black Coffee]] to close off the year at the Vic Falls Carnival<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.victoriafalls-guide.net/vic-falls-carnival.html|title=Vic Falls Carnival - The biggest party in Victoria Falls and Africa|website=www.victoriafalls-guide.net|access-date=2018-02-27}}</ref>

Revision as of 18:58, 5 March 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), is a Zambian Pop and R&B singer who performs under the stage name Mampi. Her music is kwaito and reggae inspired.[2]: 223 

Early life

Mampi was born in Lusaka on 4 August 1986. She started singing in church as at the age of six. She attended Muyooma Basic School, Libala High School, and the Springfields Coaching Centre in Lusaka.[1][2]: 223 

Mampi lost her mother to cancer at the age of 14 and a few years later at the age of 16, her father and brother were murdered in circumstances that the singer has never revealed to the public.

Life drastically changed for Mampi. She found herself homeless at times and was not able to further her education. She cites prayer and a being taken in by a friend's sister as what got her through the tough time in her life.

Music and career

It was around the time of the loss of her brother and father, that Mampi was discovered by a music producer and signed a record deal in 2003. She released her first album Maloza in 2005. It included the song "Sunshya", which she performed for her first appearance on Television Zambia. Her second album, Chimo ni chimo, was released in 2007. She performed in Namibia for the first time in 2012, at Windhoek. [3] [4]

In 2012 she released another album Natural Born Star.

In 2015 Portuguese singer , Luyanna, released a version of Mampi's hit track Walilowelela. The track still has Mampi singing some lines in Bemba and Nyanja while Luyanna sings other lines in Portuguese. [5] [6][7][8]

The track which was accompanied by a video that was heavily inspired by African culture. Though she did not appear in the video with Luyanna, the two appeared in a music video of a new version of a previously released track, Why by Mampi.[9]

In December 2017 Mampi released the single "Nyula Yako" 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.[10]

In the same month Mampi joined a stellar line up of African musicians including South African Award winning DJ Black Coffee to close off the year at the Vic Falls Carnival[11]

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.[12] Mampi was evicted from Big Brother Africa on 27 May 2012; she was in the house for 21 days.[13]

References

  1. ^ a b Mampi Mukape. TVSA – The South African TV Authority. Accessed March 2015.
  2. ^ a b c 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. ^ "Zambia : ARTIST OF THE WEEK :MAMPI". LusakaTimes.com. 13 January 2012. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  6. ^ "Biography – Luyanna". www.luyanna.com. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  7. ^ "Zambia : Mampi heads for the UK". LusakaTimes.com. 7 March 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  8. ^ "Zambia : Luyanna and mampi "Walilowelela Official Music Video"". LusakaTimes.com. 14 March 2015. Retrieved 26 February 2018.
  9. ^ "Shazam". Shazam. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  10. ^ Nyula Yako video Zambian Music Blog
  11. ^ "Vic Falls Carnival - The biggest party in Victoria Falls and Africa". www.victoriafalls-guide.net. Retrieved 27 February 2018.
  12. ^ BBA Fan Club. "Feast Your Eyes".
  13. ^ [s.n.] (28 May 2012). Game Over For Mampi. Zambian Watchdog. Accessed June 2016.
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