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Dandy Crazy, one of Zambia’s most popular musicians, has died from injuries sustained in a road collision on New Year’s Eve.
The 47-year-old man, whose real name is Wesley Chibambo, was traveling in Zambia’s Kapiri Mposhi region when his car collided with a truck and a second car.
Three people died on the spot. Dandy Crazy died in the early hours of Thursday despite being rushed to University Hospital in the capital Lusaka for emergency surgery.
President Hakainde Hichilema was among those who paid tribute to the musician, calling him an “extraordinary artiste”.
“His music and charisma touched lives far and wide, crossing all borders and uniting people,” Hichilema wrote in a Facebook post.
Dandy Crazy’s daughter, Comfort, said, “Dad, you answered the Lord’s call on Shanice’s birthday, your third birth. Even in death, we will always love you, Dad. I don’t have time to question God, but I agree with his will, but Lord, your will hurts.”
Dandy Krazy was known for using music as a tool for political commentary.
His song Donchi Kubeba is credited with helping the Patriotic Front (PF) come to power in the 2011 elections, ending the 20-year rule of the Movement for Multiparty Democracy.
The song, whose title means Don’t Tell Them, laments the unequal distribution of wealth and lack of opportunity in the country.
Former President Michael Satta, of the PF, later awarded Dandy Crazy with the Grand Commander of the Order of Freedom.
His other songs include the hit Chintelelwe. Dandy Krazy also promoted songs he featured in such as Chipuba Chandi by Indi K and Temperature by Uniq.
Mourning Dandy Crazy, politician and lawyer Sakwiba Sikota wrote on his Facebook page: “There is no doubt that Dandy Crazy was a giant in the Zambian music industry. His innovation and natural charm touched many.
“His social and political commentary is powerfully articulated through songs, similar to those of Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan, Peter Tosh, John Lennon, Arrested Development and Wycleef Jean, which have deep meaning.”
The government announced it would help with the funeral costs of Dandy Crazy and others who died in the collision.
