02. Koswe By Pilato
Satirical composer Pilato has released a controversial new song, which seems to take a swipe at the alleged corruption and theft by the government.
In ‘Koswe Mumpoto’ (rat in a pot), the prosaic performer and vocalist, whose real name is Chama Fumba, addresses alleged theft, irresponsibility and corruption allegedly being perpetrated by government leaders.
The song takes a dig at the theft in government saying the ‘Koswe’ has been stealing, thinking Zambians would not question him.
“Koswe inchito yakwe kwiba tabomba. Kubwendo bwakwa King Cobra kwalingila ba Koswe, apa inchito yabo Kwiba (A rat’s job is stealing and the Cobra’s hole has been invaded by rats whose job is stealing),” Pilato says in his song.
“King Cobra” was the nickname of president and PF founder Michael Sata.
“Apa kubako careful naba Koswe, twalafwa bonse nga tatwa Kose. Nabengila na mufipatala, ukufuma kumisebo amatala; bena monse kano balyemo. Ukufwaisha sana fi cheese nabaya nomba nakuma Chinese. Bushe kweni ni mbeba iyi, mukusamwa yasuma imbwili (We should be careful with these rats, we shall die if we are not strong.
Pilato is well known for his controversial lyrics.