KINGS MALEMBE CRIES FOR GOSPEL GIGS, CLAIMS UPND BLACKLISTED HIM FOR PRAISING WRONG GOD’S CHOSEN ONE
the rhumba gospel singer pleads for forgiveness and stage time after years of musical fasting under new regime.
Lusaka, Zambia, April 1 – Self-declared “son of the Edgar Lungu house” and preacher of the Gospel, Kings Mumbi Malembe Malembe has broken his silence to lament a brutal political dry season, accusing the ruling United Party for National Development (UPND) of ignoring his “heavenly vocals” simply because he sang a little too hard for the previous regime.
Speaking with the emotional sincerity of a man who hasn’t been booked since PF left State House when he featured on Matters Arising programme on Prime TV, Kings declared himself one of Zambia’s finest vocalists, only to find that his microphone has been permanently muted by the new government’s playlist.
“Have you ever seen me at any government function?” cried Kings, tuning his vocal cords in frustration. “I’m sure I’m one of the finest singers in Zambia. The records are there. It’s just that maybe they don’t like Amatako Yapompo being played at national events.”
Kings rose to political stardom during the Patriotic Front’s ruling days, where he was often seen in a three-piece suit sweating on stage for Jesus and Lungu. As a prominent member of “Christians for Lungu,” he publicly declared the former president as God’s chosen vessel—apparently unaware that God might sometimes change His mind every five years.
But now, with UPND in charge, Malembe says he’s being treated like a backslidden worship leader trying to sneak back into the choir after auditioning for Satan’s band.
“Even when I go live, they remind me I was PF,” he cried, his voice cracking under the weight of regret, nostalgia, and probably a lack of gigs.
Malembe, who once sang political anthems so loud they could be heard all the way from Buseko to Bwinjimfumu, is now asking the government to let bygones be bygones and embrace him as a Zambian with dreams—and a decent rhumba beat.
“It’s important for us to transition from being party leaders to national leaders,” he sermonized from his Facebook pulpit. “When you become a leader, you are a leader for everyone… even gospel singers with a past.”
Political analysts have noted that Kings’ sudden call for national unity may coincide with the fact that campaign season is still months away, and his rhumba machine might be gathering rust in the garage of irrelevance.
Social media users, meanwhile, have offered mixed reactions. One comment read: “Bro, you sang for the Pharaoh. Now you want to be Moses?” Another replied: “You can’t twerk for Pharaoh and then ask to lead the Israelites.”
As for now, Kings continues to wait for a call from State House, with nothing but his unmatched vocals, a bruised reputation, and a pile of untouched rhumba beats for a party that no longer dances.
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KINGS MALEMBE CRIES FOR GOSPEL GIGS, CLAIMS UPND BLACKLISTED HIM FOR PRAISING WRONG GOD’S CHOSEN ONE
