# Zone Fam

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**Zone Fam** was a [Zambian](/source/Zambia) [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop_group) [supergroup](/source/Supergroup_(music)) based in [Lusaka](/source/Lusaka_Province), composed of Sam Sakala (Dope G), Jackson Banda (Jay Rox), Reginald Lube (Yung Verbal), and previously Timbwama Chisenga (FKA Thugga now known as [Tim](/source/Tim_(musician))) until his departure from the group on April 1, 2015. It was a collective of solo artists that frequented "Zone Studios" started by Duncan Sodala also known as Holstar and Kati Kawanu in 2006. Zone Fam Officially became a Rap group in 2009 after recording "The Full Script" Mixtape with Nigerian producer Teck-zilla. They gained popularity after the release of their debut album single *Shaka Zulu On Em* which received nationwide airplay, topping radio charts and got worldwide reviews off [YouTube](/source/YouTube).[1] In 2011 they went on and released their first studio album, *The Business: Foreign Exchange*, which was the bestseller of that year.[2] In 2012, Zone Fam signed their first international deal under record label Taurus Musik of [Kenya](/source/Kenya), which helped them produce songs several songs and visuals namely, *Translate*, "Da Bidness" and *Contolola,* which won them a Channel O Award at the [Channel O Music Video Awards](/source/Channel_O_Music_Video_Awards) for Best Group.[3] They also have to their name the award for Best African Group at the *Global African Music Awards*.[4] The group is currently disbanded and was managed by Duncan Sodala between 2009 and 2014 - He also manages the Zone Fam brand.

## Musical style

The majority of Zone Fam songs incorporate [hip hop](/source/Hip_hop) and [contemporary R&B](/source/Contemporary_R%26B). However, their rap is a combination of English, Bemba [Nyanja](/source/Nyanja) and [Zulu](/source/Zulu_language) languages.

## Current members

- Holstar (Duncan Sodala) Founding member and Manager
- Dope G (Sam Sakala)
- Jay Rox (Jackson Banda)
- Yung Verbal (Reginald Lube)

## Past members

- MAK (born Monde Kawana)
- Al Kan-I (born Mutale Kani)
- Thugga (born [Tim Chisenga](/source/Tim_(musician)))

## Discography

- The Full Script (Mixtape) (2010)
- The Business: Foreign Exchange (2011)

## References

1. ["Ladybrille Music: Zambia's Zone Fam 'Shaka Zulu on Em'! (Video)"](https://ladybrille.com/ladybrille-music-zambias-zone-fam-shaka-zulu-on-em-video/). 5 May 2011.

1. ["Zone-Fam Mean Business! – Chanters Lodge Livingstone"](http://www.chanters-livingstone.com/zone-fam-mean-business/)

1. ["Zambia : Zone Fam have signed to Taurus Musik based in Kenya"](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/07/17/zone-fam-cq-signed-taurus-musik-based-kenya/). 17 July 2012.

1. ["Zambia : Zone Fam Wins Global Music Awards Best African Group of 2011"](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/31/zone-fam-wins-global-music-awards-african-group-2011/). 31 January 2012.

1. Nov 10, 2013 [https://www.news24.com/drum/archive/zone-fam-20170728](https://www.news24.com/drum/archive/zone-fam-20170728)
1. Sep 24, 2014 [https://www.okayafrica.com/zone-fam-two-things-barcode-video-zambia/](https://www.okayafrica.com/zone-fam-two-things-barcode-video-zambia/)
1. Apr 8, 2015 [https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/04/08/zone-fam-member-issues-statement-about-the-departure-of-former-member-thugga/](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/04/08/zone-fam-member-issues-statement-about-the-departure-of-former-member-thugga/)
1. Aug 17, 2014 [http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/zone-fam-dangerous-grounds/](http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/zone-fam-dangerous-grounds/)
1. Oct 19, 2013 [https://www.lusakavoice.com/2013/10/19/zone-fams-just-ride-is-enjoying-a-slot-on-channel-o-africa-10/](https://www.lusakavoice.com/2013/10/19/zone-fams-just-ride-is-enjoying-a-slot-on-channel-o-africa-10/)
1. 14 March 2014 [http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2014/03/exclusive-zone-fam-way-forward/](http://www.hypemagazine.co.za/2014/03/exclusive-zone-fam-way-forward/) hypeMag
1. 5 May 2011 [https://ladybrille.com/ladybrille-music-zambias-zone-fam-shaka-zulu-on-em-video/](https://ladybrille.com/ladybrille-music-zambias-zone-fam-shaka-zulu-on-em-video/)
1. 18 Jun 2014 [https://www.nyasatimes.com/zambias-zone-fam-excited-to-perform-in-malawi/](https://www.nyasatimes.com/zambias-zone-fam-excited-to-perform-in-malawi/)
1. 13 Oct 2011 [http://www.chanters-livingstone.com/zone-fam-mean-business/](http://www.chanters-livingstone.com/zone-fam-mean-business/)
1. 17 July 2012 [https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/07/17/zone-fam-cq-signed-taurus-musik-based-kenya/](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/07/17/zone-fam-cq-signed-taurus-musik-based-kenya/)
1. 31 Jan 2012 [https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/31/zone-fam-wins-global-music-awards-african-group-2011/](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2012/01/31/zone-fam-wins-global-music-awards-african-group-2011/)
1. 2 Dec 2013 [https://www.lusakatimes.com/2013/12/02/zone-fam-win-channel-o-award/](https://www.lusakatimes.com/2013/12/02/zone-fam-win-channel-o-award/)

## External links

- [Zonefam](https://www.facebook.com/Zonefam) on Facebook

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