Mike Nyoni was a Zambian musician who rose from the band Born Free which was founded in 1972 by bandleader, drummer, and vocalist Nicky Mwanza, but the band never recorded until a complete personnel change. Star-in-the-making Mike Nyoni joined as vocalist and lead guitarist.[1] The Band is known for the album Mukaziwa Chingoni.

Mike Nyoni
Birth nameMike Nyoni
BornZambia
OccupationSinger
Years active1970s – 1980s.

Nyoni's style of music took a step away from the fuzz-rock sounds of Zamrock, opting to add wah-wah guitar pedals and overall funk elements.[2]

He won Zambia's best solo artist in 1984 Zambia Daily Mail polls.

Discography

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Studio albums

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  • My Own Thing
  • Kawalala
  • I Can't Understand You

Selected singles

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  • "Bo Ndate Sianga"
  • "Infintu Ni Bwangu"
  • "Fungo Lanjala"
  • "Niyenda Kumudzi"

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Mike Nyoni and Born Free's Story – Welcome To Zamrock!". Now-Again. 27 June 2017.
  2. ^ "Here's Some Incredible 1970s Zamrock From Mike Nyoni & Born Free". 10 May 2018.
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