Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda (born 31 December 1987), better known by her stage name Bombshell Grenade which is written as Bomb$hell Grenade or simply Bombshell, is a Zambian rapper, singer, actress and the 2021 AFRIMMA Best Female Rapper in Africa.[2][3][4] She first gained public recognition after the release of her single "The Berg" featuring Jay Rox.[5] Grenade subsequently provided guest vocals for the Kaladoshas song "They Don't Know".[1]
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| Born | Bwalya Sophie Chibesakunda 31 December 1987[1] |
| Nationality | Zambian |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
| Children | 1 |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Nexus Entertainment |
Early life and career
editBombshell was born and raised in Lusaka. She was introduced to hip hop by her uncles, She started rapping at the age of 11 and at the age of 12 she started writing her own songs. She attended the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa, graduating with a degree in Retail Business Management.[6] In December 2016, she released the single "Shame Ol' Me" featuring Mumba Yachi.[7] In November 2018, she released the single "Jump Off".[8] Her 2019 single "Backshot" was described by the Lukasa Star as one of the year's "hit singles". She is affiliated with the reusable sanitary pad company Urban Girl, stating in January 2020, "It gives me so much delight knowing that I am helping people out there that are unable to buy the usual sanitary towels."[9]
Recognition
editIn October 2017, Bomb$hell Grenade won the Best Newcomer award at the inaugural Kwacha Music Awards in Lusaka.[10] She was also listed as one of the top six rappers in Africa in 2017 by MTV Base.[11]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Artist of the week : Rapper/Model/Actress- Bomb$hell". lusakatimes.com. No. February 29, 2016. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "NEWS: Bombshell Grenade Wins "Best Female Rapper in Africa" At AFRIMMA 2021" News, Trending". Zambianmag. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Rapper Bombshell Grenade dedicates AFRIMMA award to her daughter". ZambiaNews365.com. 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Zambia : Bombshell scoops "Best Female Rapper in Africa" at AFRIMMA 2021". 2021-12-13. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
- ^ "Bombshell Grenade bio". www.musicinafrica.net. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Artist of the week : Rapper/Model/Actress- Bomb$hell". Lusaka Times. 29 February 2016.
- ^ "Bombshell drops single Shame Ol' Me". Times of Zambia. 23 December 2016.
- ^ "BombShell unveils "Jump off" music video". Lusaka Times. 20 November 2018.
- ^ "Grenade Breaks Boundaries". Lusaka Star. 8 January 2020.
- ^ Nkole, Nkole (6 October 2017). "Cleo Ice Queen, Slap D win big". Zambia Daily Mail.
- ^ "The Six Best Female Rappers in Africa Right Now". www.mtvbase.com. Retrieved 21 April 2020.