About Peter Tsotsi Juma
Lived 1932 – 2000. Peter Tsotsi Juma was a singer.
Peter Tsotsi Juma (1932–2000), born Peter Juma was a Zambian folk teller, social commentator and musician. He rose to fame with the popular song Muka Muchona. Hespent most of his active years both in Zambia and East Africa. He migrated to Tanzania in 1940s and then moved to Kenya where he married and lived. His music is classified as Zam-Rhumba.
He is well known for the hits "Bashi Chanda (Njebeniko Njishibe Ichishinka)", "Tyson" and "Muka Muchona" which were recorded upon his return to Zambia from Kenya.
Discography Selected singles "Umaume Tachepa" "Congratulations KK" "Bush Baby" "Twist" "Tamaa Mbaya" "Nkumbuka Adija" "Mulofa Moja (Poor Fellow)" "Emi Nitakufa Nae" "Kajo Golo Weka" - "Muka muchona"
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Who was Peter Tsotsi Juma?
musical artist
When was Peter Tsotsi Juma born?
Peter Tsotsi Juma was born in 1932 in Mbala District.
When did Peter Tsotsi Juma die?
Peter Tsotsi Juma died in 2000.
What was Peter Tsotsi Juma's occupation?
Peter Tsotsi Juma was a singer.
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