In the heart of the Copperbelt, where the rhythms of daily life echo through the towns, one artiste’s journey resonates with the cadence of resilience and the harmony of determination. Obed Bwalya Chileshe, known to the nation as Chile One, emerges from the tapestry of the small town of Chililabombwe, bringing with him a story that traverses the landscapes of struggle, triumph, and the unyielding pursuit of dreams. My interview with the music sensation gives an insight into his journey, from a childhood of struggle with a single mother to finding a place among Zambia’s elite artistes. In between are events that inspired his singing career. The Prelude of Struggle: “My name is Obed Bwalya Chileshe, I was born in...