Artist Information
Born In : | Lusaka |
Occupation(s) : | Music Band |
Genres : | Rock, Soul, Jazz |
Agent : | Ngozi Family |
Ngozi Family was a Zambian rock and funky band very active during the 1970s whose members included Paul Ngozi, Chrissy Tembo, Tommy Mwale, and Peter Bwalya.
The members of the Zamrock band consisted of Paul Ngozi who was lead guitarist and vocals. Also Chrissy Zebby Tembo on the drums and backing vocals. Tommy Mwale was on the bass and backing vocals and lastly, but not the least Peter Bwalya for the rhythm guitar and also backing vocals.
Eight albums bearing the nameplate appeared on ZMP and Chris Editions, with two highlighting the presence of drummer Chrissy Zebby Tembo. The band’s namesake frontman/guitarist Paul Ngozi concurrently recorded as a solo artist.
Ngozi Family Discography:
- My Ancestors (Chrissy Zebby Tembo & Ngozi Family, 1974)
- Day of Judgement (1975)
- 99% Confusion (1976)
- 45,000 Volts (1977)
- Bad Character (1977)
- Heavy = Metal – Live! Nairobi International Casino! (Paul Ngozi/Ngozi Family Band, 1977)
- Happy Trip (1978)
- Heavy Connection (The Ngozi Family Featuring Chris Zebby Tembo, 1978)