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Mike Kalambay
Also known asMike Kalambayi
Born (1987-04-21) April 21, 1987 (age 37)
Sankuru, Kasaï-Oriental Democratic Republic of the Congo
OriginKinshasa
GenresGospel music, Christian music, Spiritual music
OccupationSinger-songwriter
InstrumentVocals
Years active2005–present
LabelsMK Prod ‧ KIN-EXPRESS PRODUCTIONS ‧ Jimmy's Production

Mike Kalambay (born April 21, 1978) is a Congolese gospel singer-songwriter whose origin is from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mike Kalambay also founded Mike Kalambay & Shekina Music.[1][2]

Early life

Mike Kalambay was born on April 21, 1978 in Kinshasa. His parents are Joseph Kabamuanishi and Monique Ngola. He spent his childhood in Mbuji-Mayi. He has two siblings.

Career

In 1994, Mike was baptized at the Cité Béthel Church of the Apostle Emmanuel Mbiye, Moise Mbiye's father at the age of 16. He started his musical career by singing in a youth church choir "Les étoiles de Louange" which literally means "The stars of Praise" where he met many future Congolese gospel singers including Moise Mbiye, Sandra Mbuyi and others too.[1] The Congolese people noticed Mike's young talent for the first time next to Thomas Lokofe when he released two albums, "Nzambe na Elikya" and "Je lève mes yeux" in 2000. He was also featured in Marie Misamu's hit album, "Mystére du Voile - 100% Adoration" in the song "Eh Yahweh".

Mike launched his debut album, Jesus "mon tout" in 2005 with Jimmy's Productions, after singing for Thomas Lofoke. It was well welcomed both locally in Kinshasa and internationally, with a particular hit, Ngolu. The record was a commercial success for him, and he was nominated for Ndule Awards for his work. From this album, the group Shekina Music was born. With Shekina Music, Mike released his 2nd album, "1 jour..." which literally means "One day...", in 2007, being produced by Kin-Express Productions. This album also featured the future singer Sandra Mbuyi and was the lead singer for the track "Kumama Yahwe". In 2008, Shekina Music, with Mike Kalambay, toured for the first time in France at the LSC hall on 144 Av. du Président Wilson, Saint-Denis, Île-de-France.

In 2009, Mike Kalambay and Shekina Music released another album with Kin-Express Productions, "Dans Ta Présence - Vol. 1". The album was another success with other hits including Bonganga, Nsenda, and Mokonzi Na Nga. A few months later on December 5, Mike Kalambay and Shekina Music toured in Lubumbashi to perform live with their greatest hits. Three years later, Volume 2 of Dans Ta Présence was released with songs such as Mal a L'aise and Ma Louange where released.

In 2014, Mike left Kin-Express Productions and made his own, MK Productions. With this new company he released a new album with Shekina Music, "Je suis une Étoile" the same year. In 2017, Mike Kalambay hosted the Mike Kalambay Concert Boat Ride on July 14.[3] In 2019, Mike Kalambay released "Mon avocat" and was nominated for the Ndule Awards and the 50th anniversary of The Churches of Revival. In 2020, he released his top single, "C'est ton jour" in July. Mike also performed at Mungu wa Maajabu with Deborah Lukalu in which Mercy Chinwo had attended.

Personal life

Mike Kalambay had a wife, Penielle Tshibasu Kalambay (Nsambu and now Sambu) and the couple has two children, Shaddai and Zion Kalambay, which both names come from Zion and Shaddai, which are from The Bible.[4] They divorced in 2019.[5] They had been arguing over social media such as Instagram.

Awards and nominations

Year Event Prize Result Ref
2008 Ndule Awards Best African Gospel Artist Nominated [6][7]
2019 The Churches of Revival Best Gospel Artist Nominated [6]

Discography

Albums

  • 2005: Jesus "mon tout"
  • 2007: Un jour...
  • 2009: Dans Ta Presence Vol.1
  • 2012: Dans Ta Presence Vol.2
  • 2015: Je suis une Étoile
  • 2018: Kumama
  • 2019: Mon Avocat

Live albums

  • 2011: Mega Celebration
  • 2012: Live Acoustics Dans Ta Presence

Singles and Eps

  • 2019: Congo Uni
  • 2020: C'est ton jour
  • 2021: Molongi (ft. Team Balongi)


Live tours

  • Maximum Celebration (Lubumbashi on November 13, 2017)
  • Mike Kalambay Concert Boat Ride (July 14[3])

References

  1. ^ a b Mboke, Nabiso (June 1, 2018). "Mike KALAMBAYI". Maboke Nabiso (in Lingala). Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  2. ^ admin. "Mike Kalambay – Net Worth, Bio, Age, Height, Birthday, Wiki 2019!". ACINEMAAZ.COM. Retrieved August 7, 2019.
  3. ^ a b "Tickets | Mike Kalambay Concert Boat Ride | CincyTicket". www.cincyticket.com. Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  4. ^ Codingest (March 19, 2019). "Pourtant confirmé par sa femme, Mike Kalambay dément toute rumeur de crise au sein de son couplé !". Kribios Universal (in French). Retrieved August 7, 2019.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  5. ^ aaubernard (March 23, 2019). "Penielle kalambay via Instagram parle de son divorce avec le chantre Mike kalambay". Rcongonews (in French). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Luvundisakio, Jolga Fayrouz (December 14, 2019). "Portrait : Mike Kalambay, une jeunesse consacrée au service de Dieu". Congo Profond (in French). Retrieved February 26, 2021.
  7. ^ "NDULE AWARDS 6TH EDITION". Voila! NIGHT. February 21, 2021. Retrieved February 21, 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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