PilAto

Quick Facts

Full Name	PilAto
Occupation	Singer
Date Of Birth	Apr 6, 1984(1984-04-06)
Age	40
Birthplace	Ndola
Country	Zambia
Birth City	Copperbelt Province
Horoscope	Aries

PilAto Biography

PilAto is one of the most popular and richest Singer who was born on April 6, 1984 in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, Zambia. Fumba Chama, born 6 April 1984, is a Zambian hip-hop recording artist. Pilato, also known as pilAto, is an acronym that stands for People in Lyrical Area Taking Over. PilAto was born and raised in the cooperbelt Province. He began his career as a poet at the age of 10, before moving into the music business in 2010. In 2010, poetry became his music. Pilato has three studio albums.

He recorded “Bufi”, a song featuring Petersen in 2013. It was a politically charged track that called President Michael Sata the “Father Of Lies”. He claims that he was threatened with death by supporters of the ruling party after the song received negative feedback. Pilato supported opposition leader Hakainde Haichilema in 2015 and performed at rallies across the country. He did not support Mr Hichilema, but the PF won the election. This was the closest election victory since Zambia. Plural politics was reverted back to the forefront. Six months later, he recorded a song from Nashil Pischen Kazembe’s 1970s hit “Aphiri Anabwela”, but he changed his lyrics to “Alungu Anbwela”. The musician was unapologetic and was charged with conduct likely to violate peace. The case was widely covered by the media, including coverage from outside Zambia. Pilato was bundled up and slapped with charges of conduct likely to breach peace.

Rumours circulated in 2013 that pilAto had been arrested for singing “Bufi” Pilato and Petersen sing in the song about broken promises such as cheap fuel, road construction and jobs for young people. They used words such as Boza, Bufi and Ulabeja to mean lies. Joyce Kasosa, Lusaka Police Chief, dismissed all reports that Pilato was detained for his latest song, Bufi. According to the police chef, no such incident was recorded by the police and Pilato remains a free citizen. Pilato then confirmed that he hadn’t been to any police station.

PilAto Net Worth

PilAto is one of the richest Singer from Zambia. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, PilAto 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Between 2010 and 2011, he released a song in which he mocked some non- performing Zambian MPs. It was called “Mental patients”.

Pilato was awarded the Ngoma Award in Zambia for Best Poet in 2010. Later, he was nominated at the Born & Bred Awards for Best Music Video in 2011.

In June 2015 Pilato was arrested over a song remix of the legendary Nashil Pischen Kazembe’s Aphiri Anabwela but featuring Pilato’s lyrics which call President Lungu”a drunk,” among several other insults. After he got out jail Pilato said he can not defame the Head of State with his song and that he was just merely bringing out his message.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is PilAto Dating?

According to our records, PilAto is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, PilAto’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

PilAto Ranked on the list of most popular Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Zambia. PilAto celebrates birthday on April 6 of every year.

What is a Pilato?

from the Roman family name, Latin Pilatus. Pontius Pilatus was the Roman governor of Judea who interrogated Christ, then ‘washed his hands’ of responsibility for his crucifixion. This was used as a nickname for someone who would take no responsibility.

What did Pilato do?

Pilato is referred to as the voice of the voiceless, he is known to be a relevant voice in the dispensation of Democracy in Zambia. pilAto has managed to affix art and music on the political picture in Zambia today. In 2010 Pilato won the Ngoma Award as Zambia’s Best Poet.

What is the real name for Pilato?

Fumba Chama (born 6 April 1984), known professionally as Pilato, is a Zambian hip hop recording artist from Ndola. The name Pilato written as pilAto is an acronym for People in Lyrical Arena Taking Over.

Where is Pilato?

Pilato (real name, Fumba Chama) is a rap artist and social activist based in Ndola, Copperbelt Province , who focuses his music and activism on corruption and the rights of the poor and marginalized.

How old is Pilato?

38 years (April 6, 1984)