B FLOW Zambia
| B Flow | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Brian Mumba Kasoka Bwembya |
| Also known as | B Flow |
| Born |
November 12, 1986 Kabwe, Zambia |
| Genres | Dance-hall,Afro-Pop,Ragga,R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Musician,Songwriter and Radio Presenter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Chant-it-on Music & Media / Romaside / Money Music / ZedWay |
Brian Mumba Kasoka Bwembya (born November 12, 1986) known as B Flow, is a Zambian Dance-hall, R&B and Afro Pop Singer . He also performs some Dance hall and reggae music.[1] The stage name B Flow was inspired by numerous praises from people who loved his 'flow'.
Early life
B Flow was born in Kabwe on 4 August 1986. At the age of 8 he and his friends played a small band by turning pots and buckets into drums and making Banjos(non-electric guitars) using tins, planks and strings. Among that band B Flow was the only one who is now a professional musician.
Music and Career
Mr Ignatius Chongwe nicknamed as Lawyer Without Boarders discovered B Flow's singing talent after he preformed at a talent show at Sacred Heart Parish in Kabwe in 2004 and the later that year Mr Chongwe started to sponsor B Flow's professional music career. B Flow's first album Mpu mpu mpu (meaning heartbeat)was released in 2009. The album earned B Flow recognition at the 2009 Zambia Ngoma Awards where he was nominated in the Best New Artist Category the album has songs like Bubblegum Lover, Energizer, Mosikito and the album title track Mpu Mpu Mpu. His second solo album called 'No More Kawilo' was released in 2011(meaning no more loneliness). His third album 'Voiceless Woman' was released in 2013. He also had the privilege to share the stage with international artists such as Brick & Lace, Oliver Mtukuzi, P-Square and Jah Cure.[2][3] B Flow is a brand ambassador for two non-governmental organizations know as AIDS Health Care Foundation(AHF) and USAID-funded SHARe II [4] he is also the chairman for the HIV/AIDS and Social Commentary(HASC) team of the Zambia Association of Musicians(ZAM). B Flow is also a part of the Zambia/Norway(ZedWay) project.[5]
Awards and Nominations
Nominations
- 2009-Ngoma Awards best upcoming artist of the year against Baska-Baska.
- 2009-Born and Bred Awards best ragga video of the year for ‘mpu mpu mpu’.
- 2009-Hone fm Best Upcoming Artist of the year.
- 2010-Radio Phoenix/Zain Best Collaboration of the year for the song bubblegum lover featuring kachanana.
- 2011-Radio Phoenix Best Song of the year for ‘No More Kawilo’.
- 2013 Best Dancehall Artist - Zambian Music Awards.
- 2014 Best Mainstream Album - Zambian Music Awards.
- 2014 Best Collaboration Song(Cry of a Woman Featuring Judy) - Zambian Music Awards.
- 2014 Best Conscious Video(Cry of a woman Featuring Judy) - Born & Bred Awards.
- 2014 Best Dance hall Video(2 by 2- Zedway featuring Gyptian - Born & Bred Awards.
- 2014 Best Collaboration Video(Cry of a woman)- Born & Bred Awards.
Awards
- 2011 Best Conscious Video - Born & Bred Video Awards
- 2012 Best Dance hall Video - Born & Bred Video Awards.
- 2013 HIV/AIDS Awareness Ambassadors' Certificate- USAID Funded SHARe II Project
- 2014 Most Educative Album(Voiceless Woman)- Recognition Award for outstanding artistry- Born & Bred Awards.[6]
- 2014 Best Dance hall Artist- Zambian Music Awards.
- 2014 Best Dance hall Album(Voiceless Woman)- Zambian Music Awards.
- 2014 Zambian representative at Africa Re-imagination Creative Hub(ARCH) Conference African Union, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Discography
albums
- Mpu mpu mpu 2008/2009
- Dabo trabo 2010
- No More Kawilo 2011/2012
- Cry Of a Woman 2013
External links
References
- ↑ "B Flow Biography". Zambian Music Blog. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Some Major Appearances". Streetjamz9ja. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "The Weekend in Pictures". Lusaka Times. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "13 Zambian artistes appointed SHARE/USAID ambassadors". HivShareSpace. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
- ↑ "Radio interview on Norway National Radio". ZedWay. Retrieved 4 March 2015.
- ↑ "ZMAs 2014 An evening of music and awards". UKZambians. Retrieved 3 March 2015.