Maiko Zulu is a Zambian reggae musician,"Dodgy DJs' under fire in Zambia " , BBC News, May 30, 2008. human rights activist" Maiko Zulu makes it with Reggae unlimited " , ZAMNET, May 4, 2005. and a recognized International labour organisation child ambassador to Zambia. His work both in the music industry and human rights arena is well known both locally and internationally." Those who engage in violence against journalists will face the law – Kunda " , The Post, August 3, 2009.
Early life Maiko was born in Livingstone which is a tourist capital city of Zambia. He grew up on his family owned farm. Maiko moved to Lusaka, the capital city of Zambia at the age of six according to his biography on Maiko Zulu website." Biography' " , Maiko Zulu website, July 22, 2009. It was while in Lusaka that maiko began his singing career. He entered the music industry with a stage name called St. Michael, a name he later changed."Maiko Zulu's Blurbs " August 31, 2011. According to Times of Zambia newspaper interview with Zulu, Zulu said that he changed his name "to maintain his African origin hence, adoption of the local spelling of Maiko".I am now Maiko Zulu! Times of Zambia Newspaper
Music career Maiko is a songwriter, musician and a producer. His songs include "Mad President", a song which the state owned TV Broadcaster refused to play on their station."Dodgy DJs' under fire in Zambia " , BBC News, May 30, 2008."Mad president" , YouTube, June 30, 2009ZNBC Rejects St Michael’s Album Lyrics Africa Maiko currently also works as a Studio manager at Muvi TV studios in Lusaka.
Discography In the Ghetto (2001) Pressure (2003) Mad President (2006) Monk Square Revolution (2008)
Community work
Maiko is credited for promoting human rights in Zambia. He received an award for this work from the International Labour Organization."Maiko Zulu makes it with Reggae unlimited" , ZAMNET, May 4, 2005. He speaks on behalf of the poor, especially children."Audio slideshow: The music of the ghetto", BBC News, August 19, 2009 He is also an outspoken critic of politicians. He recently took part in a protest against the Zambian ruling political parts' continued harassment of Journalists."Those who engage in violence against journalists will face the law – Kunda" , The Post Newspaper, July 30, 2009 He has also raised money and donated basic necessity goods to prisons.Maiko Zulu donates to Kamwala Remand prison
References
External links Mad president CD Zamtunes Maiko zulu website Official website