ZAMBIA’S most celebrated, admired and ambassadors of the nation’s cultural heritage, the Sakala Brothers have split after 25 years of working together.
Levy Sakala, member of the group confirmed to Times Entertainment that he will no longer be part of the Sakala Brothers.
He however, thanked Moses for the support he rendered to him during ‘trying moments.’
“I went through a near death experience in August last year and as such I have decided to dedicate my life to God who saw me through,” he said.
Levy dropped the bombshell after missing this year’s N’cwala ceremony concert at Wild Life conservation in Chipata last week.
The Zamtel sponsored bash has become synonymous with Ngoni’s and visitors to Chipata as it is held to celebrate the Nc’wala ceremony with a contemporary touch.
During the show, Moses was spotted a loner without his ‘half’.
He tried to charm the audience with the dancers while constantly reminding the audience that Levey Sakala was not well and could not be part of the celebrations.
When contacted for a comment why he had missed the show just like the previous one during the Road Safety Week awareness launch in Lusaka recently, Levy said he has now started singing gospel music with the Apostolic Faith Mission (AFM) choir.
The choir has since released an album which they intend to market soon.
“The Sakala Brothers has been there for a long time and I wish them success but I have decided to choose God over them,” he added.
The Sakala Brother’s have been hailed as the most disciplined and celebrated traditional artists in Zambia and represented the country well around the world.
Efforts to get Moses failed as he was not reachable on his mobile.
They have recorded hits such as Kumawa, Sandra, Ndina Babaika, Tolilo Vovo, Puteni Chimwela and recently released the smash hit album Born in Matero which scooped the Best Recorded album at this year’s Zambia Music Awards sponsored by Mosi Lager brand.
The music The Sakala Brothers did together wad concious, in no way does it give an impression of none Christian values, they have taught,encouraged and lifted spirits in their music.
BY KAPA187
‘ most disciplined’? DD Cc C
Who cares, half what they sing I don’t understand
Never rated them at all, and they should disappear now from our sight forever
Thanks
Moses is the talented one anyway!
Though, I hope Levy reconsiders, they are such a dynamic duo. I love their music.
These are the results of watching TB Joshua. You become fearful of everything around you , for what? So he thinks he can enter the kingdom of God by singing hymns? Be careful bane, conmen are at the pulpit. You read about them in SA, eating grass as an alternative to nshima. There’s more to this story than this.
@Me, when someone decides to make a personal choice of becoming a Christian and live as such, you condemn and label them as watching to much TB Joshua. You don’t even have then evidence that he watches TB Joshua. Repect his decision. It is a person decision he has made like the personal decisions that many of the gay people you defend here. How does his making a decision to become a Christian afffect you?
You don’t have the information of how he came to make that decision. So live with the fact that he has moved own.
anyway they had a good run . atleast they make authentic zambian music
was just watching their video EMMA .Sad that you are splitting.
all the best.
Too bad for Zambian music. I liked their vibrant performances. But why can’t Levy dedicate his life to God and still be part of the Sakala Brothers? In His faithfulness, God will still see you through, whatever music you sing – Culture or Gospel.
Levy hasnot been the same since his divorce, then remarrying to the Angela Nyirenda,,, then his illnes and near death experience.. he truely needs a life dedication to his God and possibly seek healing and forgiveness to those he hurt
@ndobo it is Moses who married Angela and not Levy get your facts right bro.
@saulosi
yes,, you are right, thanks for the correction,,, but ya that divorce and remarrying of moses might have shifted the dynamics in that group,,, but great to see someone has found his faith but sad indeed to notice the break up
Ndobo why do you use many commas?
personal choice bro,,,, am a free person and i dont have an english teacher or teacher of english to restrict me,,, by marking me wrong or right,,,,,,, its called freedom,,,,, and my commas dont harm people,,,, unless you are telling me they harm you!!
That is silly answer ndobo that petty sums you up as person.
I thought you are a little clever than that, but then again from the makes you leave in all the persons you reply to, I should know better.
You sound obnoxious, incoherent and puerile.
not hating at all.
Thanks
@mushota
am not like you a restricted and blind black person ,,, who think following every white or english rule of way doing things makes you clever or a better black solola,,, thats is why you think having a scotish scent makes you a better Zambian,,and thats also why you think when Nick does you from the backside makes a better black woman because backsde `doing` is well accepted with whites
To me a coma (,) or letter (a, b, c or whatever) are blocks which you can creative use in any way to express oneself in a formal or an informal or in between,,, am a free expressive artist and i NEVER stick to any rules i push my boundaries,,,, so deal with it b.i.tc.h!!!!
its good his in Gods work, but if not u have a goood example of the black mumtua, u cant do on your on, U CAN ONLY DO IT WHEN YOU ARE THE TWO OF YOU,GOD NO KNOWS THAT TOO
Does not make sense to me. Does it mean that the songs he was singing with Moses were not Godly? Is gospel music the only music that can save us? And what fraction of the world is gospel? Are we are heading for disaster? I need to be educated on this one. NOTE: I am also a Believer!!!
Well the environment was not conducive for him and his God so let his wish be done.If one thinks he can serve The Lord better if he loses his arm so it be.Well done for the period of good music,but life is about moving on explore more.
Kindly read Ecclesiastis 7 vs 5 and you will no why Christians should not listen to secular music. Thanks.
congrats bro and welcome to the kingdom of light.please standyour groundeven when the trying of your faith comes.
Sad ! Will miss these gentlemen.The group will never be the same.I remember meeting Levy two years ago at some eating place in cairo road,he was looking battered health wise and was walking with the aid of clutches, maybe that was the beginning of his near dear experience he has alluded to in this interview.All the best bro.
We take no chances,the kingdom of God is forcefuly advancing,its a greatest Decision he has ever made in he’s life.
The headline is misleading. They have not split, levy has decided to leave. There was no conflict between them. The brand can and still continues. Yesterday’s headline in Daily mail read “Levy-less Sakala Brothers rock N’cwala ceremony.”
Levy will be missed especially for live performances, but iam certain the brand is strong enough to continue. Moses for those who know the two, has been the song writer of 90% of all their songs and the guy working behind the scenes putting and holding it together.
What I also don’t understand though is that he needed to leave to serve God as if the two are mutually exclusive. However, decisions are personal and people move on, it’s the circle of life.
…there must be more to it (between the two) that just ‘turning’ to God….
Sad development tho…..
The first cause of this split is greed. The second is failure to handle current competition with a new musician coming on the scene everyday. These guys have passed the sell-by-date!
Wisest thing he has ever done. Dedicate the remaining years of your life to God. Through him, God is indirectly talking to all of us to take stock of our lives and work for him in whatever vocation, career we are.
@Chinyama, Luapula and Rotten Teeth. Where have you been during the engagement on the constitution spearheaded by our mps?! Your voices have been conspicously loudly silent! I congratulate the Matrix for not buring his head in the sand.
Unless you don’t read well you will have read my educative and ever neutral comments.
The Lord cals his pipo 2 do his wil & he as Levy now
You guys need to reconcile, Is it that one of you was dating other’s wife ?I guess.
Sometimes its not good to work with the mulamu (sister or brother in law) in the family business. We hope that they remain united .
For you that have just known Levy and Moses, you are forgiven for passing any silly comment. I wish to let you know that the duo has been together since grade 8 at MATERO BOYS’ SECONDARY school and that’s where their music was founded in the Matero Boys’ secondary School singing club. Whatever their difference you need to understand. If identical twins who share almost every thing can differ
what more of people who only share the Surnames?
They suck! No talent in my opinion. Funny that one decides to sing gospel music implying the music he was doing is not in line with his new found faith after a death experience. Religion is the last strong hold remaining hindering progress of humanity and even if he starts to sing gospel, ultimately like me and all of you here, we are all going to die. We are like sand in a vast universe and we are not as important as we perceive! Even if there was a God, do you honestly think he would care less or more about a single being style of music? i wish people the vastness of the universe and our so called importance as being humans will make us think twice and be humble.
That’s the best decision one can ever make.Your fame or riches will not be there to save you when you face daeth.A life lived withoput CHRIST is a wasted life.
My brother Levy,don’t regret your decision you have made.JESUS is always there to see you through.
RICHES OR FAME WILL NOT SAVE ANYONE!JESUS CAN!
Does that mean the friend is not Godly? They sung good songs without insults.Not like the Macky 2,slap D Rubish
Hon. Sampa, get these two guys together again….These two guys represent the true Matero breeds….Ba Sampa if you can manage this assignment on behave of all the Matero citizens then you have my vote in 2016.
The scripture reminds us that, Not every1 who calls upon my name will enter the kingdom of God. Let TB Joshua do what he thinks to be right.These Guys always give sense,If u don’t understand them, please ask.