Zambian music heavyweight Macky 2 has opened up about the level of support he received from fellow musicians during his recent political campaign in Chingola, saying only a handful of artists stood with him despite his long-standing support for the local music industry.
Macky 2 made the remarks while reacting to a post by fellow musician and activist B-Flow concerning music diva Mampi and the support she reportedly gave him.
In his response, Macky 2 first made it clear that he has no issue with Mampi, describing her as family and revealing that she personally supported him financially before the election.
“Firstly, let me say this.. I love Mampi. That’s family. She has come through for me so many times,” Macky 2 said.
He went on to disclose that Mampi even sent him money before the election to assist with his campaign.
However, Macky 2 said the wider picture painted about musicians supporting his campaign did not reflect his experience on the ground in Chingola.
According to the musician, out of the thousands of artists in the country, only about six actively stood with him during his campaign.
“But let’s be honest, musicians did not show up for me in Chingola the way you are making it sound here. Out of thousands, only like 6 artists stood with me,” he said.
Macky 2 also claimed that some musicians went as far as performing for his political opponents during the campaign period.
“Infact some artists even came to perform for my opponents.. Imagine,” he added.
The experience, he said, was disappointing because he believes he has contributed significantly to the growth and welfare of the Zambian music industry over the years.
Macky 2 said he had expected more support from fellow musicians at a time when he needed it himself.
“It was honestly disappointing because I think I have given all I could to this industry and the one time I needed help, very few showed up,” he said.
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He specifically addressed B-Flow, saying the musician did not physically show up to support him, while joking that Facebook posts should not be counted as actual support.
“Not even you B Flow.. And by the way, utuma Facebook posts dont count. Lol,” Macky 2 wrote.
Despite expressing his disappointment, Macky 2 said he does not believe that people owe him anything.
The musician explained that he dislikes feeling entitled or believing that others are obligated to reciprocate the support he has given them.
“I hate feeling entitled olo like people owe me.. No 1 owes me anything,” he said.
Macky 2 said he had initially chosen to remain silent about the matter because he did not want to contribute to negativity surrounding the Zambian music industry.
He nevertheless admitted that he had expected more support, particularly because he viewed his political victory as something that could also benefit the wider music fraternity.
“I stayed quiet about this because I hate feeding negativity, especially when our industry is already being reduced to its worst parts. But honestly I expected more.. especially that my win was meant to be for all of us,” he said.
Despite the disappointment, Macky 2 maintained that his willingness to support fellow musicians would not change.
He said helping others and making a difference has always been something he finds fulfilment in, and that he intends to continue supporting artists even when he does not expect anything in return.
“I will not stop believing in us. It’s still love. I promise to keep showing up for as many artists as I can.. not because I expect people to do the same, but because showing up is who I am,” Macky 2 said.
His comments have since reignited discussion among Zambian music fans about solidarity within the entertainment industry, particularly the question of whether musicians support one another when their colleagues need assistance beyond music-related events.
Macky 2 ended his message on a positive note, promoting his upcoming All Stars Mixed event scheduled for October.
His comments have also added another layer to the conversation surrounding the relationship between Zambian musicians, political participation and the expectations that can arise when artists publicly support one another.
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