Zambian Music Icon Dandy Krazy Dies at 47 After Tragic Accident
Dandy Krazy dies at 47Celebrated music artiste, Dandy Krazy has died, the University Teaching Hospital (UTH) has confirmed.
In a statement issued by UTH Adult Hospital public relations officer Nzeba Chanda announced that the 47 year old artiste whose official name is Wesley Chibambo died at 01:42 hours on this morning.”Mr Chibambo who sustained multiple injuries in a road traffic accident, was admitted to the UTH-Adult in the early hours of yesterday.
He underwent an emergency operation later in the day. However, he remained in a critical condition despite various treatment interventions employed by our health staff.He was certified dead at 01:42 hours this morning,” Chanda stated. “We wish to pass our sincere condolences to the family and public as they mourn their loved one.
“Dandy Krazy was involved in a road traffic accident near Kapiri on the Great North Road which left him badly injured and four others deadbon New Year’s Eve. And the whole country, including different artistes, President Hakainde Hichilema and other politicians rallied in prayer for the Chintelelwe hit maker.
He may have transitioned to the next life but his music has immortalised his legacy from hits like “donchi Kubeba” which was instrumental during the 2011 general elections, an era that ushered in the PF Government under the leadership of Michael Sata.
And on Independence Day in 2011, President Sata bestowed the Grand Commander of the Order of Freedom award on Dandy Krazy for his popular PF campaign song “Don’t Kubeba.”Dandy Krazy will be missed for more than his music but his humour as well.
