“His music and charisma touch people far and wide, crossing all borders and bringing people together,” Hichilema wrote in a Facebook post.
Dandy Crazy’s daughter, Comfort, said, “Dad, you answered the Lord’s call on Shanice’s birthday, your third birthday. Even after death, we will always love you, Dad. I don’t have time to question God, but I agree with his will, but Lord, your will hurts.”
Dandy Crazy was known for using music as a tool for political commentary.
His songs, Donchi Kubeba, are credited with the victory of the Patriotic Front (PF) in the 2011 elections, ending the Movement for Multiparty Democracy’s 20-year hold on power.
The song, whose title means “Don’t Tell Them”, lamented the unequal distribution of wealth and lack of opportunity in the country.
Former President Michael Sata of the PF later awarded Dandy Crazy with the Grand Commander of the Order of Freedom.
His other songs include the hit song Chintelelwe. Dandy Krazy also popularized tracks he featured on such as Indi K’s Chipuba Chandi and Uniq’s Temperature.
Mourning Dandy Crazy, politician and lawyer Sakwiba Sikoto wrote on his Facebook page: “There is no doubt that Dandy Crazy was a giant in the Zambian music industry. His innovation and natural charm touched many.
He praised Dandy Crazy’s “social and political commentary”, comparing them to artists such as Bob Marley, Nina Simone, Bob Dylan and John Lennon.
The government has announced it will help cover the funeral costs of Dandy Crazy and the other people who died in the collision.
