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Robert Banda, popularly known by his stage name Roberto, is a multi-award-winning Zambian RnB artist, songwriter, producer, Radio DJ and voice over artist. Over the years, he has won various awards which includes three international awards; Pan African artist of the year at the Namibia annual awards (2016), best male southern Africa for the HiPipo music awards (2018)[1] and best RnB Maestro HiPipo music awards (2019) among others.[2]

Roberto
Born	Robert Banda (1985-12-17) December 17, 1985 (age 36) Chipata, Zambia
Other names	Superstar
Occupation	Musician songwriter producer
Relatives	General Ozzy (Brother)
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop Afro-pop R&B
Instrument(s)	Piano Flute
Years active	2008–present
Musical artist

Education

Roberto started his primary education in Chipata, then moved to Kabwe where he did part of his secondary education and then moved to South Africa where he completed his secondary education. He then attended Boston City College for his tertiary education.

Career

His passion for singing started at a young age. He grew up in a family that loved music; his parents could play musical instruments. Most of his brothers were radio personalities and musicians. General Ozzy, Roberto's elder brother, is the one that inspired him to become a musician.

Discography

Albums

Year	Album
2021	Journey To The East
2021	For So Long
2022	4am in Pacific Palisades
	Mwamuna Bwanji
	For So Long (REMIX)
	My Baby

Selected songs

• "Good woman"
• "Amarula" [3]
• "Vitamin U." ft. Vanessa Mdee
• "Contolola" ft. Patoranking
• "Te Amo" ft. Butera Knowless
• "My Baby" ft. Harmonize
• "Save Our Love"
• "Kwasa" ft. 408 Empire
• "Lights Down"[4]

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2016	Zambia Music Awards	Song Of The Year	Won
2016	Namibia Annual Music Awards (NAMA)	Pan African Song Of The Year	Won	[5]
2016	Pan African Awards	Artist Of The Year	Won
2017	All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA)	Best Male Southern Africa	Nominated	[6]
2018	HiPipo Awards	African Song of the Year	Won	[7]
2018	HiPipo	Best Song in Southern Africa	Won	[8]
2018	HiPipo	Best Southern African Song of the Year	Nominated
2019	Kwacha Music Awards	International Achievement	Won

References

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