Katongo
Katongo Temba, commonly known as Katongo, is a Zambian born British singer, songwriter and model.[1] Her genre of music is Afropop.[1]
Early life
Katongo was born in Mufulira Zambia, to Bemba parents, Fredah and Nelson Temba. Aged 11 Katongo and her family moved to Hertfordshire, England.[2] In England she attended Primary School and then went on to attend John Henry Newman Catholic Secondary School in Stevenage. Katongo later obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in International Politics at Brunel University.[1]
Music
In 2012, Katongo released her debut EP 'My Way' in 2012.[3] The EP was released on iTunes and from it she released her first single 'Tonight'.[4] This was accompanied by a music video which was played on Channel O, ZNBC TV, Muvi TV and Vox Africa TV. The single peaked at number 17 on German music chart Oljo.[4] The single also received considerable radio play on radio stations in the UK, Africa and North America.
In 2013 Katongo took part in Simon Cowells, You Generation online Talent search. Katongo's audition, titled Kat's audition on YouTube, was broadcast across the world and went viral within a few days.[2]
Katongo is signed as a songwriter to Music Publishing company SPEEGRA UK.[5]
In 2014 Katongo released her first Zambian vernacular single 'Joy'. This features Zambian legend J.K. The single peaked at number 7 on Beat99FM Nigeria and has received airplay across the African continent in nightclubs and on radio and Television.[6]
In December 2014 Katongo was announced as a winner of the Songwriting Contest UK. Her song 'Make A Change' was described by judges as an infectious and catchy reggae song with a positive message.[7]
Katongo has also been featured in several magazines and newspapers.[8] In 2015 she featured on the cover of the Bulletin and Record Magazine May Issue.[9]
Katongo has performed across the UK and has collaborated with various artists including popular artists from Zambia including J.K, Cactus Agony, Cleo Ice Queen and producer Shom-C.[10]
Katongo released her new single 'Baba' on June 15, 2015.[6]
Modelling
Katongo started modelling in 2010 when she participated in and won a title at the 'Miss African Spirit' Beauty paegent UK.[11] She went on to feature in music videos and magazines and TV adverts. In 2014 Katongo signed a modelling contract with Black Afro Queens Agency in the UK.[12]
References
- 1 2 3 "Zambia : Interview with Zambian born, British bred singer/songwriter , Katongo Temba". LusakaTimes.com.
- 1 2 Super User. "Katongo Heads for the Top in UK Music". kabilibranding.com.
- ↑ stephen. "20 Successful Zambian Women in UK - Katongo Temba". theafronews.
- 1 2 "ZAMBIAN-born& British-bred singer,Katongo Temba releases 'Baba'". Lusaka Voice.
- ↑ "Speegra, Music Publishers, Record Label". Speegra.
- 1 2 "Katongo Temba releases 'Baba' - Zambia Daily Mail". Zambia Daily Mail.
- ↑ "2014 Results". The UK Songwriting Contest - Official.
- ↑ "I am back to my roots - Katongo Tembo - Zambia Daily Mail". Zambia Daily Mail.
- ↑ Super User. "Bulletin and Record". kabilibranding.com.
- ↑ "Zambia : Katongo releases new single that features JK". LusakaTimes.com.
- ↑ stephen. "Nonhlanhla Togwe crowned Miss African Spirit 2010". Africa Site.
- ↑ "Home". BlackAfroQueens.