The opposition United National Independence Party (UNIP) in Livingstone has condemned the manner in which the Zambian songster Jordan Katembula popularly known as JK sang the national anthem at last evening’s Commonwealth Boxing Competition between World champion Easter Phiri and Monica from Bulgaria in Lusaka.  In a statement to ZANIS, District Vice Chairperson Luther Peyton said the national anthem was sang in an unbecoming manner and was tailored in a western style and not the Zambian fashion.  He said the National Anthem signifies the liberation of Zambians from colonial rule and advised that it therefore not be trivialised.  He advised Government to ensure that those chosen to sing the National Anthem at public funtions told to maintain the original tune and words.  Mr Peyton who played a role in the liberation struggle said his heart bled to hear the song that is reminiscent of the victory attained about 43 years ago to be twisted and portrayed in what he described as a meaningless way.  He urged conveners of different events where the national Anthem is sang to play original tapes with the song in its original state and warned that failure to do so would make Zambians loose their identity. ZANIS
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I agree. At official functions the national anthem should be renderred in the traditional official manner. Perhaps if musicians want to have their own rendition and at their own functions they can then have the liberty to sing it their way. But well whoever invited JK to the event should have explained to him what was required.
The National Anthem is a national treasure that should be protected like any other government/national property.
Nanga JK wamene, isn’t he educated enough to know how to treat the National Anthem? You don’t need to be bright here, it’s just basic etiquette everyone knows from primary school. I hope he noticed the effects made.