Dandy Krazy dies at 47

CELEBRATED music artiste, Dandy Krazy has died, the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has confirmed.

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In a statement issued by UTH Adult Hospital public relations officer Nzeba Chanda announced that the 47 year old artiste whose official name is Wesley Chibambo died at 01:42 hours on this morning.

“Mr Chibambo who sustained multiple injuries in a road traffic accident, was admitted to the UTH-Adult in the early hours of yesterday. He underwent an emergency operation later in the day. However, he remained in a critical condition despite various treatment interventions employed by our health staff.
He was certified dead at 01:42 hours this morning,” Chanda stated.

“We wish to pass our sincere condolences to the family and public as they mourn their loved one.”

Dandy Krazy was involved in a road traffic accident near Kapiri on the Great North Road which left him badly injured and four others deadbon New Year’s Eve.

And the whole country, including different artistes, President Hakainde Hichilema and other politicians rallied in prayer for the Chintelelwe hit maker.

He may have transitioned to the next life but his music has immortalised his legacy from hits like “donchi Kubeba” which was instrumental during the 2011 general elections, an era that ushered in the PF Government under the leadership of Michael Sata.

And on Independence Day in 2011, President Sata bestowed the Grand Commander of the Order of Freedom award on Dandy Krazy for his popular PF campaign song “Don’t Kubeba.”

Dandy Krazy will be missed for more than his music but his humour as well.

Meanwhile, police spokesperson Rae Hamoonga identified two of the casualties who died on the spot in the road accident.

The deceased have been identified as Christopher Muyembe aged 30, a passenger from Lusaka West who was in the Toyota Allex with Dandy Krazy, and 25 year old Makofi Humphrey, the driver, hailing from Lusaka’s Chalala.

“The identities of the other two deceased individuals remain unknown. These include: The driver of the Nissan Hardbody [and a] passenger from the Toyota Allex.

Hamoonga said the bodies of the deceased have been deposited at the Kapiri Mposhi General Hospital mortuary, awaiting formal identification and postmortem examinations.

By Moses Makwaya

Kalemba, January 2, 2025