Mike Kalambay | |
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Also known as | Mike Kalambayi |
Born | Sankuru, Kasaï-Oriental, Zaire (now Democratic Republic of the Congo) | April 21, 1980
Origin | Kinshasa |
Genres | Gospel music, Christian music, Spiritual music |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 2005–present |
Labels | Kin-Express Production ‧ Gospel Records ‧ MK Prod ‧ Maajabu Gospel |
Mike Kalambay (born April 21, 1980)[ citation needed ] is a Congolese gospel singer-songwriter whose origin is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mike Kalambay also founded Mike Kalambay & Shekina Music. [1]
Mike Kalambay was born in Kinshasa. His parents are Joseph Kabamuanishi and Monique Ngola. He spent his childhood in Mbuji-Mayi. He has four siblings.
In 1994, Mike was baptized at the Cité Béthel Church of the Apostle Emmanuel Mbiye, Moise Mbiye's father at the age of 16. He started his musical career by singing in a youth church choir "Les étoiles de Louange" which literally means "The stars of Praise" where he met many future Congolese gospel singers including Moise Mbiye, Sandra Mbuyi and others too. [1] The Congolese people noticed Mike's young talent for the first time next to Thomas Lokofe when he released two albums, "Nzambe na Eliya" and "Je lève mes yeux" in 2000. He was also featured in Marie Misamu's hit album, "Mystére du Voile - 100% Adoration" in the song "Eh Yahweh".
Mike launched his debut album, Jésus "mon tout" in 2005 with Jimmy's Productions, after singing for Thomas Lofoke. It was well welcomed both locally in Kinshasa and internationally, with a particular hit, Ngolu. The record was a commercial success for him, and he was nominated for Ndule Awards for his work. From this album, the group Shekina Music was born. With Shekina Music, Mike released his 2nd album, "1 jour..." which literally means "One day...", in 2007, being produced by Kin-Express Productions. This album also featured the future singer Sandra Mbuyi and was the lead singer for the track "Kumama Yahwe". In 2008, Shekina Music, with Mike Kalambay, toured for the first time in France at the LSC hall on 144 Av. du Président Wilson, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France.
In 2009, Mike Kalambay and Shekina Music released another album with Kin-Express Productions, "Dans Ta Présence - Vol. 1". The album was another success with other hits including Bonganga, Nsenda, and Mokonzi Na Nga. A few months later on December 5, Mike Kalambay and Shekina Music toured in Lubumbashi to perform live with their greatest hits. Three years later, Volume 2 of Dans Ta Présence was released with songs such as Mal a L'aise and Ma Louange where released.
In 2014, Mike left Kin-Express Productions and made his own, MK Productions. With this new company he released a new album with Shekina Music, "Je suis une Étoile" the same year. In 2017, Mike Kalambay hosted the Mike Kalambay Concert Boat Ride on July 14. [2] In 2019, Mike Kalambay released "Mon avocat" and was nominated for the Ndule Awards and the 50th anniversary of The Churches of Revival. In 2020, he released his top single, "C'est ton jour" in July. He soon after became an ambassador at the Maajabu Gospel record label.
Mike Kalambay married his ex wife, Penielle Tshibasu Kalambay (born. Kalala) and the couple has two children. After six years in marriage the couple divorced and his ex wife moved the children back to Texas. [3]
Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
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2008 | Ndule Awards | Best African Gospel Artist | Nominated | [4] [5] |
2019 | The Churches of Revival | Best Gospel Artist | Nominated | [4] |
2009: Mega Celebration 2013: Live Acoustics Dans Ta Presence
2024: "Posa ya Yesu (ft. NK Divine)"
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