President Hichilema Mourns the Loss of Dandy Crazy
In a tragic turn of events, Zambia has lost one of its most celebrated musicians, Wesley Chibambo, widely known as Dandy Crazy. The beloved entertainer succumbed to his injuries early this morning at 01:42 hours, following a devastating road traffic accident that occurred on New Year’s Eve along the Great North Road between Kabwe and Kapiri.
The accident claimed the lives of four individuals on the spot, leaving Dandy Crazy critically injured. Despite valiant efforts by medical professionals at the University Teaching Hospital (UTH), including emergency brain surgery, the nation mourns as their efforts could not save him.
President Hakainde Hichilema has expressed profound sorrow over this loss, offering his heartfelt condolences to Dandy Crazy’s family, friends, and fans. In his message, the President said:
“It is with profound sadness and heartfelt sorrow that we learn of the passing of Wesley Chibambo, fondly known as Dandy Crazy. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and to all the citizens who cherished and supported this extraordinary artist. His music and charisma touched lives far and wide, crossing all boundaries and bringing people together. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and countless fans during this difficult time. May his soul rest in eternal peace.”
The President also extended his condolences to the families of the four other victims who lost their lives in the accident, urging the nation to stand united in grief and remembrance.
Dandy Crazy was a beacon of Zambia’s cultural heritage, renowned for his hit songs like Don’t Kubeba, which became an anthem of hope and change during the 2011 general elections. His artistry and charisma transcended boundaries, leaving an indelible mark on Zambia’s music scene.
As the nation mourns this immense loss, it remembers Dandy Crazy not only as a musician but as a unifying figure whose contributions will be cherished for generations.
May his soul and those of the other victims rest in eternal peace. One Zambia, One Nation.
RIP king!
Now lets see how Koswe Mumpoto Pilato will organise muscians in mourning their fellow Tupac wamu Zambia Crazy.
Sad development. We need to do something about the situation with our roads and careless drivers.
Dandy Krazy was one of the most despised musicians in UPND circles just because he composed and sung for the PF who in turn paid well for his work.
In death we are all ANGELS
Drowning man will grab a straw…. just because the artists association are involved, someone wants to jump on the moment. This is hypocrisy of the highest order….or crocodile tears.
You may call it hypocrisy and political opportunism but the truth is that one does not have to have particularly liked the deceased in order to realise that the deceased had family, friends and fans that have suffered a tragic loss. In short, to “mourn with those who mourn” as the Bible teaches, should not be frowned at. It is an important part of our humanity that should transcend race, tribe and political affiliation. If you find this hard to understand then perhaps you should look inward rather than trying to find the demon in those who get and practice it..
Take your political nonsense to your own family. This is a time of mourning
He is speaking as the president of Zambi and not as UPND president. Learn to differentiate.
Zambia police can raise millions by targeting unruly careless drivers on our roads instead of harassing innocent drivers. People are now taking it upon themselves to look or cause serious accidents just to post on social media. This has to stop and government should look at reviewing laws to deal with serious offenders. Careless drivers should be forced to attend driving school or face jail time. Introduce new LGV and public driving standards. I would support the police if they ripped careless drivers off but saved lives in the process, a win win situation.
May the soul of this legendary musician rest in eternal peace. When I heard his Donchi Kubeba song, I knew that MMD although with good economic outcomes could not the stop the masses from removing that government from power. Donchi Kubeba or Alebwelelapo are revolutionary songs.
On a serious note, the government should now constitute a a Judge led commission of inquiry to look into drink / drug driving. Terms of reference should include summoning perpetrators of these crimes. Victims should have their day to outline the level of trauma caused by drug / drink related accidents.
The POLICE are the cause of these accidents with their lunch money
Besides that with the amount of traffic on our roads are these accidents really out of hand ??
has this not been brought about by someone important passing on ??
and the president and past one stepping into the frey ???
May His Soul Rest In Peace. Let’s mourn all our people who have died during this period, before and after.
This has got very little to do with this chaps passing
it’s the political party’s trying to gain more ground
the funeral house will inundated with them
yet some cant even name his songs or went to his gigs
This is our current Zambia
May his soul rest in peace.
RIP king dandy i loved his album “we chintelelwe the most” we will miss you wa”wa”wa”wa and the entire danger zone music
It’s not just the corruption by traffic police police who are more interested in bribes than getting bad drivers and unworthy vehicles off the roads. It also the state of our roads. I would strongly suggest that we put a moratorium on construction of new roads until mechanisms are put in place for their maintenance. Municipal councils for township roads and reintroduce PWD roads dept for national roads. Building new expensive roads on nkongole without maintenance is a sheer waste of money. No one fixes the potholes until the whole road crumbles
RIEP
One it was long distance bus drivers causing carnage on the roads…….
Now it is truck drivers……..
The bus/coach drivers employers put in very selective employment measures, and driving measures , it seems to be working………
We need more measures in these truck drivers, every day , there are accidents involving trucks
FWD2031
Driving on the highways in Zambia is a game of life and death…our roads have claimed more people per year than the HIV virus. Let’s do something about it please.
I have always called upon the Zambian government to withdraw all Zambian licences. Appoint the Zambia National Services to spearhead renewal of Zambian licences under very strict conditions. In this we shall reduce deaths from road accident to zero. 95% of Zambian licences are bought through corruption and bribes. Getting drank while driving in Zambia is normal. Zambia is the country in the world where one can get licence with 1 day.
The President can’t do everything for citizens. Police and RTSA are government agencies empowered to deal with rogue drivers. It appears both agencies have miserably failed to handle the drink / drug driving. Try this nonsense in the UK or USA – you will be sued and given a driving ban. Our music artists must become role models for our youth but this is not always the case.
So if someone gets a driver’s license the proper way but still gets drunk who do you blame? You logic doesn’t make much sense?
I recall the 70 year old masala who had been driving for over over 50 years, with a legitimate license and yet that same mudala was directly responsible for an accident in Chibombo that claimed the lives of over 59 people in 2013. It is. It just licenses but several factors such as the state of the roads and the lack of adherence to road safety rules which people break due to a lack of awareness even those with proper licenses commit road offences.
I call upon HH and other leaders to immediately pass a decree for reniewing driving licences in Zambia. Instead of shedding crocodiles tears
The country has too many accidents cos you have unqualified drivers who buy licenses & and get behind the wheel of these vehicles with no driving experience
Rest in peace! He has a unique voice with a unique style of music recognizable from a distance.
But what actually happened… how did the accident happen? Head on collision from reading the comments?
Zambian roads are indeed a death trap. I remember taking life insurance when I traveled to Zambia with my family some few years ago. Traveling on LSK-Ndola Rd, I had to hit emergency breaks on 4-5 occasions because some dude was trying to overtake a long snake of trucks at a blind spot corner, traveling straight into our car at more than 200 km/h. No regard for life whatsoever. I looked at my kids in backseat with heart in my mouth pounding hard, scared shytless… it’s cr@zy!
There’s a woman who helped more than five hundred ophans to get education, and feeding them. She died two weeks ago and her name is Dora Moono Nyambe. Her death has been trending all over media…. but nobody from government has said anything about it let alone helping with her burial why? Simple there’s no political mileage to be gained. Sorry to say this, why should this man’s death be special? Simple…. people like Pilato will want to use this to popularize their government. Good night.
Go well dandy crazy nothing to say
Go well dandy crazy nothing to say
No matter what we will say now,the bible says we wil all go back to soil whether notural death,water or accidents,so lets just put our hands together and mourn our icon.RIP King DANDY,COPPALA AND DANGER ZONE FOR LIFE.
JUST A QUESTION
Knowing GRZ’S Concern will flags be lowered to half mast ??
Sorry I ask this as apparently GRZ is going to cover all funeral expenses for this chap
I think those who receive a state funeral are legislated.
So Tikki just can’t turn up and demand flags fly at half mast because he used to buy rounds somewhere at the showgrounds
Emmy Musonda center back for the Zambia KK Eleven which won a bronze at Afcon 1982 has passed on. Nobody is talking about his death. It’s indeed a lonely country for some of us.
He isn’t a card on the political deck right now. To win you need to have five Dandy Crazys and perhaps one Mutinta.
Kikikikikiki! kodi yamene iyi ni Bridge olo ni Lungisha?