Zambian songstress and Afrobeats trailblazer Towela Kaira recently sat down with DJ Edu on BBC’s This Is Africa, in a powerful episode spotlighting Zambia’s music scene titled Zambia Ku Chalo. Her segment wrapped up a vibrant three-part series that featured top stars including Yo Maps, Chef 187, Pompi, and Roberto.
Towela, who is the youngest sibling to Zambian rap royalty Macky2 and Chef 187, shared her journey from singing in bands and karaoke bars to becoming one of Zambia’s most iconic female artists. She spoke openly about motherhood, music, vulnerability, and what it means to live boldly and authentically in a conservative society.
Towela also opened up about growing up without parents and how that hardship forged the resilience she, Macky 2, and Chef 187 are known for. Despite losing their parents early in life, the trio leaned on each other and built a legacy of creativity, independence, and excellence.
