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Rapper Sampa Tembo, artistically known as Sampa the Great has been honoured by President Hakainde Hichilema at the investiture ceremony held at State House to mark independence day.
Sampa was honoured for her contribution towards putting Zambia on the international stage.
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Netizens have been reacting to this development.
Rapper Holstar took to his social media account to encourage young rappers not to stop dreaming.
“A Zambian Rapper honoured by a sitting Zambian President! It is possible girls and boys…thank you Sampa The Great for pushing the boundaries,” the Zone Fam founder wrote.
Zambian artiste, Tio Nason who is Sampa’s frequent collaborator equally took to his social media handle to toast to the achievement.
“Sampa The Great
You deserve every good thing.🤍 👑 🤍,” the Mutima singer wrote.
Gospel rap sensation and producer Mag 44 who extensively worked with Sampa the Great on her current album, ‘As Above, So Below’ could not resist congratulating the star.
“Congratulations Sampa The Great on this prestigious Honor bestowed upon you by President Hakainde Hichilema – Super proud of you and everything you continue to achieve! This is a major milestone for not only you but all the young people that dream to be someone and make a change.”
Sampa the Great has scored numerous successes with the most recent being sharing the stage with legendary Grammy winning American R & B and Hip-Hop artiste Lauryn Hill at a show in Australia.
Sampa recently submitted her album for consideration to next year’s Grammy Awards.
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