Zambian Music Mourns the Loss of Chiko Wise
The Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) has officially announced the sad passing of celebrated Zambian artist Chiko Mwenya Mumba, popularly known as Chiko Wise. According to the statement, the artist passed away in the early hours of March 24, 2026. His death has left a big gap in the Zambian music industry, where he was known for his energy and talent.
Chiko Wise made a strong impact with popular songs like Mukasende (Napapata Ba Mayo), Shintwala featuring Afunika, Kumanda featuring B1 Mr Perfecto, and Gelo Wamawanu with Afunika. He is survived by his wife and three children. ZAM has sent heartfelt condolences to his family, friends, and fans, and promised to share more information about funeral arrangements soon.
