Mampi

Mampi
Born Mirriam Mukape
( 1986 -08-04) 4 August 1986 [1]
Lusaka, Zambia
Other names Mampi
Occupation
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Dancer
Website mampisworld.wordpress.com

Musical career

Genres
Years active 2004- Present
Labels Digital X

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

Early life

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

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] She performed in Namibia for the first time in 2012, at Windhoek.[4]

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.[5] Mampi was evicted from Big Brother Africa on 27 May 2012; she was in the house for 21 days.[6]

Discography

  1. Nina Kuona
  2. Sinichiziba
  3. Osanimenya
  4. Ni Yenda Naye
  5. Chance, Sunshya
  6. Malozi
  7. Kamba
  8. Unikonda
  9. We Ni Konda
  10. Monga ka baby
  11. Not Reachable
  12. Sunshine
  13. Venima funa
  14. Wakumbali
  15. Malokoza
  16. Kampamba,
  17. Kuona Koeya
  18. Sinichiziba
  19. Nkani

References

  1. ↑ Mampi Mukape. TVSA – The South African TV Authority. Accessed March 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 Leonard Koloko (2012). Zambian music legends. Raleigh, N.C: Lulu.com. ISBN 9781470953355. p. 223.
  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. ↑ BBA Fan Club. "Feast Your Eyes".
  6. ↑ Zambian watchdog. "Game Over For Mampi".
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