Roberto (Zambia)

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Roberto

Born|

Robert Banda

(1985-12-17) December 17, 1985 (age 36)

Chipata, Zambia

Other names|

* Superstar

Occupation|

* Musician
* songwriter
* producer

Relatives| General Ozzy (Brother)
Musical career
Genres|

* Hip hop
* Afro-pop
* R&B

Instrument(s)|

* Piano
* Flute

Years active| 2008–present

Musical artist

Robert Banda, popularly known by his stage name Roberto, is a multi-award-winning Zambian RnB artist, songwriter, producer, Radio DJ and voice over artist. Over the years, he has won various awards which includes three international awards; Pan African artist of the year at the Namibia annual awards (2016), best male southern Africa for the HiPipo music awards (2018)[1] and best RnB Maestro HiPipo music awards (2019) among others.[2]

## Contents

* 1 Education
* 2 Career
* 3 Discography
* 3.1 Albums
* 3.2 Selected songs
* 4 Awards and nominations
* 5 References

## Education[edit]

Roberto started his primary education in Chipata, then moved to Kabwe where he did part of his secondary education and then moved to South Africa where he completed his secondary education. He then attended Boston City College for his tertiary education.

## Career[edit]

His passion for singing started at a young age. He grew up in a family that loved music; his parents could play musical instruments. Most of his brothers were radio personalities and musicians. General Ozzy, Roberto's elder brother, is the one that inspired him to become a musician.

## Discography[edit]

### Albums[edit]

Year  | Album

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2021  | Journey To The East
2021  | For So Long
2022  | 4am in Pacific Palisades
Mwamuna Bwanji
For So Long (REMIX)
My Baby

### Selected songs[edit]

* "Good woman"
* "Amarula" [3]
* "Vitamin U." ft. Vanessa Mdee
* "Contolola" ft. Patoranking
* "Te Amo" ft. Butera Knowless
* "My Baby" ft. Harmonize
* "Save Our Love"
* "Kwasa" ft. 408 Empire
* "Lights Down"[4]

## Awards and nominations[edit]

Year  | Award  | Category  | Result  | Ref

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2016  | Zambia Music Awards  | Song Of The Year  | Won  |
2016  | Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMA)  | Pan African Song Of The Year  | Won  | [5]
2016  | Pan African Awards  | Artist Of The Year  | Won  |
2017  | All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)  | Best Male Southern Africa  | Nominated  | [6]
2018  | HiPipo Awards  | African Song of the Year  | Won  | [7]
2018  | HiPipo  | Best Song in Southern Africa  | Won  | [8]
2018  | HiPipo  | Best Southern African Song of the Year  | Nominated  |
2019  | Kwacha Music Awards  | International Achievement  | Won  |

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Roberto gets another continental award".
2. ^ "Roberto gets another nomination".
3. ^ "Roberto to premiere new video on MTV BASE".
4. ^ "Roberto, HUNDID$ Magazine".
5. ^ "Roberto nominated for Namibian award".
6. ^ "Cleo, Slap D, Roberto nominated for AFRIMMA Awards".
7. ^ "Roberto wins HiPipo Music Award".
8. ^ "Roberto wins HiPipo Music Award".