Wed, 06 Sep 2017 10:29:00 +0000 By Terence Miselo THE Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) has described the arrest of musician Mumba Yachi as unfortunate and pledges to offer legal and emotional support to him. ZAM president Njoya Tembo says in a statement that Mumba Yachi’s situation is a manifestation of the impact of colonialism on the people of Africa and all formerly colonized peoples of the world. “It is very evident that Mumba Yachi is but a victim of the colonial divides which separated tribes, communities and families to suit the wanton interests of colonialist forces which drew artificial boundaries across communities for their selfish interests,” states Njoya. He said that Mumba is a fully-paid up member of the Association and has contributed greatly to the development of music in Zambia. For this reason, ZAM urges the law enforcement officers to look at Mumba’s case with a human face. “While recognizing the importance of […]
