The album marks a major shift from Sampa's earlier work in Australia, where she often felt pressured to be a "multicultural" ambassador. "Tilibobo" fits into a project that Sampa describes as her most personal and transparent work to date.
"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 Sampa The Great - Tilibobo
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. The album marks a major shift from Sampa's