Lusaka court releases protest singer on bail

A Zambian court today (Monday) released on bail a popular protest musician who was arrested last week when he returned home from South Africa. Hip-hop musician Chama Fumba was detained last week. A report on the News24 site notes that he fled Zambia after receiving threats from supporters of the ruling Patriotic Front (PF) over his hit song Koswe Mumpoto which translates to 'rat in the pot'. The song was widely seen as accusing President Edgar Lungu and his Ministers of being corrupt. Magistrate Mwaka Mikalile said he was convinced that Fumba's life was in danger and that the musician was justified in fleeing Zambia. His trial is due to start on Friday.