Mampi

Mampi
Background information
Birth name Mirriam Mukape
Also known as Mampi
Born ( 1986 -08-04) 4 August 1986 [1]
Lusaka, Zambia
Genres R&B, kwaito, reggae[2]:223
Occupation(s) Singer, dancer
Years active 2004 – present
Website mampisworld.wordpress.com

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]:223

Early life

Mampi was born in Lusaka on 4 August 1986.[1] She went to 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]

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]

References

  1. 1 2 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.
  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. ↑ [s.n.] (28 May 2012). Game Over For Mampi. Zambian Watchdog. Accessed June 2016.
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