Paul Ngozi

Born: January 10, 1949 (Lusaka, Zambia)
Died: 1989 (Lusaka, Zambia)
Lead guitarist, vocalist, composer and frontman.
Ngozi's first band was The Scorpions in Livingsone with Ngozi on guitar, Chrissy Zebby Tembo on drums and Tommy Mwale on bass.
In 1975 Brian Chengala enticed him into joining The "Mighty" Musi O Tunya Band to replace Rikki Ililonga on lead guitar where he stayed playing and recording for a year.
Back home he linked up with Chrissy and Tommy and revived their musical partnership under a new name the Three Years Before. They recruited Peter Bwalya on rhythm guitar and the band changed name to Ngozi Family. In the early 1980's his output shifted from rock to kalindula along with many of his contemporaries. Paul Ngozi had an active solo career in addition to his work with Ngozi Family, releasing several solo albums and singles. He was active well into the late 80's until he passed away in 1989.