SINGER, actress and songwriter Mampi took home the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Born & Bred music video awards for her huge impact on Zambian music. Visibly emotional and shedding tears as she accepted the award, Mampi admitted that her journey hasn’t been easy, saying that being a female in the industry comes with harsh criticism and countless challenges, as many people fail to understand art. Born Miriam Mukape in Lusaka, Mampi’s love for music began at the age of six in her church choir. Her talent was discovered by a music producer when she was 16, leading to her first record deal in 2003. She quickly rose to fame with her debut album, Maloza, in 2005, featuring the hit...