Zambian musician and activist Chama "Pilato" Fumba Tuesday said his spirit was unbroken despite his arrest for addressing an unauthorised rally where he spoke about government corruption.

Zambian musician and activist Chama "Pilato" Fumba was arrested Saturday for addressing an unauthorised rally in the southern city of Livingstone, police said.

Controversial musician Chama Fumba, better known by his stage name Pilato, was arrested by the Zambian police on Monday, June 8. He was charged with conduct likely to breach peace. His arrest comes ...

A Zambian musician was arrested on Monday over a song he composed that officials said defamed President Edgar Lungu by accusing him of drinking too much and being incompetent. Chama Fumba, 31 ...

A popular Zambian singer was arrested on Monday after being accused by supporters of President Edgar Lungu of mocking the leader in a song that police said could provoke public clashes. Singing in ...

And while Pilato's song earned him an overnight stay in jail and a court case — later dismissed — Dimba's flattering ditty earned him a presidential pardon, with the musician walking free on July 16.

A popular Zambian singer was arrested on Monday after being accused by supporters of President Edgar Lungu of mocking the leader in a song that police said could provoke public clashes.