Zambian Music Community Faces Scrutiny as General Kanene Buries Daughter Alone, Prompting BFlow’s Apology
The Zambian music industry is confronting difficult questions about community support after images circulated showing musician Clifford Dimba, popularly known as General Kanene, burying his daughter without any fellow artists present.
Brian Bwembya, president of the Zambia Association of Musicians (ZAM) who performs as BFlow, has publicly accepted responsibility for the absence of industry support during the emotional funeral proceedings.
The situation gained attention after photographs of Kanene conducting the burial alone spread across social media platforms, drawing criticism from music fans who questioned where his colleagues were during this difficult time.
In response to the growing backlash, BFlow visited the grieving family to offer personal condolences while addressing the industry’s collective absence.
“I take the blame for the absence of the music industry at General Kanene’s daughter’s burial,” BFlow stated in a heartfelt public message. “As leaders of ZAM, we would have loved to be there, but there is just so much going on.”
The musician explained that multiple commitments, including other funeral services and programs, prevented Lusaka-based executive members from attending. His statement highlighted the challenging reality facing music industry leaders who must balance numerous responsibilities while supporting community members in need.
“We do try our very best to be there for every musician in need, including those who we have never met,” BFlow emphasized. “If I could, I would attend every funeral all by myself or with others.”
The ZAM president acknowledged the public criticism while appealing for understanding about the practical limitations of responding to multiple tragedies simultaneously.
BFlow’s statement revealed the heavy toll recent months have taken on Zambia’s music community, noting that the industry has lost multiple members since January 2nd. The emotional burden of consecutive losses has stretched the capacity of industry leaders to provide support during each tragedy.
Just last week, the community faced two musician funerals, with BFlow managing to attend only one service. Meanwhile, the association has received news of another loss—Slim Cheyz from HD Empire recently lost a sister.
The incident has sparked broader conversations about the support structures within creative communities and the challenges of maintaining solidarity during periods of multiple losses. How does a community spread across different locations and facing numerous simultaneous tragedies effectively support each member?
BFlow concluded his message with a plea for compassion: “Before you crucify me, think about how many people our industry has lost and the toll it has taken on us. Be kind to your fellow human beings and let love lead.”
The situation continues to develop as the Zambian music community reflects on how to better support members during times of personal tragedy while managing the practical realities of leadership responsibilities.
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