Shimpazi Laid to Rest
Zambian singer & songwriter Shimpazi , who died early in the week has been laid to rest.
Shimpazi aged 36 died on the 13th of May after suffering from a kidney failure, sources closed to the deceased said.
Before being laid to his final resting place, the artist was given a decent church service by the New Apostolic Church Matero where he was a member.
After body viewing, artists gathered around his casket and sung some of his songs as well as other gospel songs.
Among the notables were Daliso ‘Mwana wa Mkomboni’, Afunika, Chester, Kings Malembe, B1, General Kanene and comedian IDC Light the president who said, “as artists, we are here to celebrate the life of a fellow artist whom shall be greatly missed”.
Shimpanzi wrote hits like ”Bushe ndine gon’ga” (a collaboration with Uncle Ja), “Nkuku Na Nkanga” for Organized Family etc, and also made great records such as “Nanga Why” (Campaign) featuring P-Jay, “Nizonda Mwenikukondela” produced by TK.
According to our sources, Shimpanzi has been unwell for over a fortnight and spent close to a week at the University Teaching Hospital before his demise
Local celebrities turned up in numbers to pay their last respects to this singer whose death has been described as a blow to the entertainment Industry in Zambia.
