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{{Short description|Zambian gospel singer (1978 - 2024)}}
{{Short description|Zambian gospel singer (1978 - 2024)}}
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'''Matthews Ngosa''' (February 14, 1978 - August 2, 2024) was a [[Zambian]] gospel singer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.times.co.zm/?p=71793 |title= GOSPEL ARTISTES THRILL AUDIENCE|author=Davies M.M. Chanda|date=November 5, 2015 |publisher=Times Of Zambia |access-date=August 5, 2024}}</ref>
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'''Matthews Ngosa''' (February 14, 1978 - August 2, 2024) was a [[Zambian]] gospel singer and songwriter.<ref>{{cite web |url= https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c72007nz6y2o |title=Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs |author=Kennedy Gondwe |date= August 5, 2024 |publisher=BBC News|access-date=August 5, 2024}}</ref>

==Career==
Ngosa rose to fame in 2004, when He released His debut album "Umutima Wandi".


==Discography==
==Discography==
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===Studio albums===
===Studio albums===
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* Released: 2004
* Released: 2004
* Formats: CD
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! Zambia Gospel Music
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* Released: 2011
* Formats: CD
* Formats: CD
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===Singles===
===Singles===
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| 1993
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! scope="row"|"Umutima Wandi"
| rowspan="5" | 2004
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! scope="row"|"Lesa Wandi" (featuring B.J Ngosa and Peter Kabamba )
! "Umutima Wandi"
| rowspan="5" |2011
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! scope="row"|Lesa Wandi (featuring B.J Ngosa and Peter Kabamba )
! scope="row"|"Shakapanga"
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! "Shakapanga"
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! scope="row"|"Ndakunkula"
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==Career==
Ngosa rose to fame in 2004, when He released His debut album "Umutima Wandi". The single, " Umutima Wandi" eventually became his [[signature song]].


==Death==
==Death==
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Latest revision as of 04:05, 1 December 2024

Matthew Ngosa
Born
Matthew Ngosa

(1978-02-14) February 14, 1978 (age 46)
DiedAugust 2, 2024
Occupations
  • singer
  • songwriter
Notable work
  • "Umutima Wandi"
  • "Lesa Wandi"
Spouse
Tasila Ng'ombe
(m. 2008)
Children2
Parent
  • Samaria Maswela (mother)
Relatives
  • B.J Ngosa (brother)
  • Hezron Ngosa (brother)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument
  • Vocals
Years active1992 – 2024
Formerly ofEzma Brothers

Matthews Ngosa (February 14, 1978 - August 2, 2024) was a Zambian gospel singer and songwriter.[1]

Discography

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Matthew Ngosa discography
Studio albums1
Singles25
Music videos16

Studio albums

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List of studio albums with selected details
Title Details
Umutima Wandi
  • Released: 2004
  • Formats: CD

Singles

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As lead artist
List of singles as lead artist
Title Year Album
"Ukulolela" 1993
"Umutima Wandi" 2004 Umutima Wandi
"Lesa Wandi" (featuring B.J Ngosa and Peter Kabamba )
"Shakapanga"
"Ndakunkula"
"Tulemitotela"

Career

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Ngosa rose to fame in 2004, when He released His debut album "Umutima Wandi". The single, " Umutima Wandi" eventually became his signature song.

Death

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On August 2, 2024, Ngosa died of liver cancer which He had been battling for years.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Kennedy Gondwe (August 5, 2024). "Zambians mourn gospel singer popular in churches and clubs". BBC News. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  2. ^ L.T Staff (August 2, 2024). "Renowned Zambian Gospel Singer Matthew Ngosa Passes Away". Lusaka Times. Retrieved August 4, 2024.