Roberto

Robert Chindamba Banda (born December 17, 1985), better known by his stage name Roberto is a Zambian artist, singer and songwriter.

Early life and career Roberto was born on December 17, 1985, in Chipata to Killion Banda and E.J Banda. His interest in music developed at a very young age as his parents could play musical instruments and his elder brother, David Banda (General Ozzy) is said to be one of the people that inspired him to pick up a career in music.

To date, Roberto has released a total of 5 albums and an EP titled 'Journey To The East'. He has worked with local and international artists. He has worked with the likes of Patoranking, Grammy nominated Eddy Kenzo, Vanessa Mdee and Butera Knowless among others.

Discography

Studio albums + List of studio albums with selected details Title Details Roberto Released: 2007 Formats: CD Akasuba Released: 2009 Formats: CD My Name Is... Released: 2012 Formats: CD Amarulah Released: 2015 Formats: Digital download Superstar Released: 2017 Formats: Digital download

EP(s) + List of EP(s) with selected details Title Details Journey To The East Released: 2021 Formats: Digital download

Singles Title Year Album "Amarulah" 2015 Amarulah "Amarulah Remix"(feat. Patoranking) 2015 Amarulah "Vitamin U"(feat. Vanessa Mdee) "Te Amo"(feat. Butera Knowless) "Am gon love her" 2015 "Into You" 2018 Superstar "My Baby"(feat. Harmonize) 2022 "Tudigida"(feat. Eddy Kenzo) 2023

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Re. 2015 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Best Male Southern Africa 2016 Zambia Music Awards Song Of The Year 2016 Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMA) Pan African Artiste of The Year 2017 Kwacha Music Awards Best International Achievement 2018 HiPipo Music Awards Best Song in Southern Africa 2019 HiPipo Music Awards Best RnB Maestro (Africa)