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MAIKO NOT CONTESTING FOR KABWATA… YET
By Webmaster
Maiko Zulu says he is not contesting in the
2011 parliamentary race to Manda Hill as
earlier speculated and reported in sections
of the media. The dreadlocked Rastafarian
was tipped to be an exciting addition to the
political landscape by many Kabwata
constituency voters. Zulu who had indicated
that he would consider running as
 Kabwata
MP says he wants to complete his 2 year
mandate as President of the Zambia
Association of Musicians (ZAM) and regional
goodwill ambassador for the Fair Play for
Africa campaign. He said his voice alone and
the work he was doing at the moment is
bigger than a single seat in parliament.
This announcement however does not de-rail
Maiko’s future aspirations as he insists
that the 2016 elections or any other that
may come after 2011 will be the real
youthful and modern elections, which he
predicts, will usher a new breed of
leadership into Zambian politics. He also
said he has been a contributor to the
national debates through his colleague and
current Kabwata MP Given Lubinda. The two
have shared similar views on a number of
issues.
Zulu is currently working on
his 7th CD release which features
tracks like “Change”, “Bwezani”
and “Ready for Revolution” among
other songs. As a sign of honor for his
childhood hero Denmark based Rikki
Illilonga, Maiko intends to re-do the
Zambian legend’s “Olemekezeka”
track.
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Maiko with
his band- Bathod, Joe Stepper, Mika, Dicko,
Martha and Ngolwe outside Mukobeko Maximum
Prison
There was instant order as
the inmates stood about 35 meters from the
stage for security reasons. In no time,
Maiko broke the security rules as he went
and joined the thousands of prisoners and
passionately sang some of his conscious
sounds, much to the amazement of the
security personnel who clearly thought all
hell would break loose.Read
More>>>
And in other
news....
 Maiko jamming
for kids with Zambia's first Republican
President Dr. Kenneth Kaunda in Lusaka.
CHILDREN DESERVE A
BETTER FUTURE - MAIKO
By Derrick Sinjela - Rainbow Newspapers
 THE youths in Zambia have been given a raw
deal because organizations
and institutions
that are supposed to take care of their
interests are commercial ventures that have
taken advantage of the plight of children to
enrich themselves,” says controversial
musician and child issues activist Maiko
Zulu
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MAIKO WRITES BWEZANI
Reggae musician Maiko Zulu has written a
song titled “Bwezani” for his 7th
cd release. The song is not about Bwezani as
in RB but rather a satirical composition
which addresses real issues like the ZAMTEL
tender, the plunder of national resources,
the retirement nightmares and the failed
constitution.
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song also tackles the unfair judicial system
and the cost of essential commodities among
other burning issues. Maiko is relying on
new blood for the backing vocals in the form
of his first daughter, 11 year old grade 9
pupil, Mwiza. The song is a result of
extensive consultation and research based on
one-on-one interviews and discussions with
various strategic persons and general
citizens who Maiko says are the owners and
authors of the song. The CD is expected to
be released on the Zambian market this July.
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Maiko and
Zambia Commissioner of Prisons Percy Chato and
Sista D walking to the
Condemned section of the Mukobeko Prison
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MAIKO
LAUNCHES JUSTICE FOR HIRE IN PRISON
By Webmaster
The
notorious Chimbokaila Prison in Lusaka was
on Monday the centre of activity as Reggae
musician Maiko Zulu made history by becoming
the first musician in Zambia do a prison launch
of his
just released “Justice For Hire” CD.
The show was an
emotional journey for inmates at the
correctional facility as the lyrics of
Justice echoed within the prison walls, much
to the delight of the prison warders and UN
officials present.
Maiko took time
to sign autographs for both male and female
inmates who packed the hall as they shouted
chants of “One Day Freedom”.
This is Maiko’s 6th
CD whose songs where penned while the
dreadlocked Rastafarian social commentator
was serving time in prison for ganja
charges. The CD is on the shelves in all
Sounds of Zambia outlets and at
http://www.zamtunes.com
‘JU$TICE FOR
HIRE’
IN SOUNDS
AND ONLINE AT http://www.zamtunes.com
The
new album compilation by Maiko Zulu “Ju$tice
For Hire”
is now available in all Sounds Investments
outlets and at www.zamtunes.com. Air play has commenced on
this 6th album which features
tracks like “Respect The Woman” and Afaghanstan.
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