Sampa The Great - Tilibobo May 2026

"Tilibobo" is a high-energy track by the Zambian-born rapper and singer (Sampa Tembo), featured on the deluxe edition of her critically acclaimed second studio album, As Above, So Below . Released in May 2023, the song serves as a vibrant extension of the album's core themes—a triumphant return to her roots and a bold celebration of Zambian musical identity. Creative Collaboration and Sound

The track was written and produced by Sampa alongside the prominent Zambian producer (Magnus Mando). Mag44, whom Sampa admired as a young student, played a pivotal role in the "fastest album-making process" of her career, helping her bridge traditional Zambian sounds with modern hip-hop. Sampa The Great - Tilibobo

: "Tilibobo" features the delicate, recurring tones of the mbira (a traditional thumb piano), a sound steeped in Southern Africa's musical heritage that echoes throughout the album. "Tilibobo" is a high-energy track by the Zambian-born

: By recording in Zambia with a majority African team, Sampa aimed to represent her "younger self," reconnecting with the dreams she had before achieving international fame. Mag44, whom Sampa admired as a young student,