DJ and producer Chmba releases her breath taking new single “Okongola” lifted from her forthcoming highly anticipated EP Okongola Caucus set for release on the 16th of June; The EP will showcase her impressive musical ability and beatmaking skills, exploring love in all forms from romance to parental and distance in love untangling, freedom and barriers to love overlapping.
“Okongola” is romance all swagged out with a timeless, hypnotizing synth arp taking you on an electric journey yet still grounded in Afro-energy with bass drums teasing amapiano vibes. nIGEL on vocals takes you between worlds, maybe a night out in Malawi and also perhaps space.
Chmba artfully blends two genres to make a unique melding of Afro-electronic and future indie energy which come together to inspire an immediate sense of joy and nostalgia and a call to the dance floor.
From the tender age of 7, Chmba (Chmba Ellen Chilemba) has been on a mission to fuse the funkiest afro sounds, future beats, and house grooves. Drawing inspiration from her Pan-African roots and a deep sense of sonic motherhood, she creates infectious Afro-electronic, indie, and house alternative sounds, infused with time-traveling synths, fiery strings, and African percussive rhythms.
Chmba’s raw talent and unapologetic style have caught the attention of the Queen of Pop herself, Madonna, who has invited Chmba to play at her exclusive A-list celebrity parties, including the prestigious Oscars’ The Party in Beverly Hills, California.
As Glamour Magazine’s Woman of the Year (2017) Chmba has rocked impressive stages across the globe, including the World Economic Forum in Davos, BBC Radio 6, and Tumbler Select Playlist. She’s also opened for Grammy-winning artists like Angelique Kidjo, Nile Rodgers, Metro Boomin, and Laura Mvula, cementing her status as a true trailblazer in the music industry.
Chmba is more than just a talented artist – she’s also a dedicated activist and founder of Tiwale, a community center in Malawi that supports women and gender minorities through art and educational opportunities. Her inspiring work has earned her a spot on Forbes’ Africa 30 Under 30 list, as well as recognition from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Citizen as a Youth Advocate.
Chmba’s unique sound, magnetic energy, and commitment to social change make her a force to be reckoned with, both on and off the stage.
“Okongola” is out now on all DSPs