Robert Chindamba Banda (born December 17, 1985), better known by his stage name Roberto is a multi-award winning Zambian artist, singer and songwriter. [1]
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 Roberto in September, 2022 | |
| Born | Robert Banda December 17, 1985 Chipata, Zambia |
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| Relatives | General Ozzy (Brother) |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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Roberto was born on December 17, 1985 in Chipata to Killion Banda and E.J Banda. His interest in music developed at a very young age as his parents could play musical instruments and his elder brother, David Banda (General Ozzy) is said to be one of the people that inspired him to pick up a career in music. [2]
To date, Roberto has released a total of 5 albums and an EP titled 'Journey To The East'. He has worked with local and international artists. He has worked with the likes of Patoranking, Grammy nominated Eddy Kenzo, Vanessa Mdee and Butera Knowless among others. [3]
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| Akasuba |
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| My Name Is... [4] |
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| "Amarulah" | 2015 | Amarulah |
| "Amarulah Remix" (feat. Patoranking) [7] | 2015 | Amarulah |
| "Vitamin U" (feat. Vanessa Mdee) | ||
| "Te Amo" (feat. Butera Knowless) | ||
| "Am gon love her" [8] | 2015 | |
| "Into You" | 2018 | Superstar |
| "My Baby" (feat. Harmonize) [9] | 2022 | |
| "Tudigida" (feat. Eddy Kenzo) | 2023 | |
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| 2015 | African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) | Best Male Southern Africa | Nominated | [10] |
| 2016 | Zambia Music Awards | Song Of The Year | Won | [11] |
| 2016 | Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMA) | Pan African Artiste of The Year | Won | |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best International Achievement | Won | [12] |
| 2018 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best Song in Southern Africa | Won | [13] |
| 2019 | HiPipo Music Awards | Best RnB Maestro (Africa) | Won |
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