Popular Zambian Musician, Wesley Chibambo Dies After Road Crash

Wesley Chibambo, a 47-year-old Zambia's popular musician, has passed away.

The singer reportedly died from injuries caused by a road collision on New Year's Eve.

The accident happened on Tuesday around 19:10 hours at Green Leaf area, near Kapiri Mposhi on the Great North Road in , according to Zambia Central Province police commissioner, Charity Munganga. 

“The accident happened when the driver of a Shacman truck Reg. NO. ADF 1575, T ADF 1576 identified as Kachalwa Lweendo aged 28 coming from Kapiri Mposhi to Kabwe direction with one passenger on board, lost control of his truck due to excessive speed and hit into a Toyota Allex [Registration number] ADD 5673 and a Nissan Hardbody Reg. NO. ABJ 6469 coming from the opposite direction,” she revealed in a statement.

Munganga said the driver of the Toyota Allex and two passengers died on the spot while Dandy Crazy who was also on board sustained serious injuries.

The Kopala musician was reported to have been rushed to Kabwe Central Hospital immediately after the accident occurred and later evacuated to UTH where he was currently admitted and battling for his life.

It is reported that the driver of the Nissan hardbody was alone in the vehicle and died on the spot as well.

The police revealed that the driver of the truck and his passenger escaped unhurt. However, the driver fled the scene immediately after giving his details to officers who were on duty.

However, Dandy Krazy passed away in the early hours of Thursday, according to BBC. 

President Hakainde Hichilema was among those who paid tribute to the musician, calling him an "extraordinary artist".

"His music and charisma touched lives far and wide, crossing all boundaries and bringing people together," Hichilema wrote in a Facebook post.

Dandy Krazy's daughter, Comfort, said: "Daddy you have answered the Lord's call on Shanice's birthday, your third born. Even in death, we will always love you Papa. I have no time to question God but agree to 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) sweep to power in 2011 elections, ending the Movement for Multiparty Democracy's 20-year run in power.

The song, whose title means "Don't Tell Them", lamented the unequal distribution of wealth and lack of opportunities in the country.

His other songs include the hit Chintelelwe. Dandy Krazy also popularised tracks he featured on, such as Chipuba Chandi by Indi K and Temperature by Uniq.