Dandy Krazy: Zambian musician dies after New Year's Eve crash

Zambians mourn Dandy Krazy, 47, who has died in hospital after being involved in a traffic collision.

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The 47-year-old - real name Wesley Chibambo - was travelling in Zambia's Kapiri Mposhi region when his car collided with a truck and a second car.

Three people died at the scene. Dandy Krazy passed away in the early hours of Thursday despite being transported to the University Teaching Hospital in capital city Lusaka for emergency surgery.

President Hakainde Hichilema was among those who paid tribute to the musician, calling him an "extraordinary artist".

"His music and charisma touched lives far and wide, crossing all boundaries and bringing people together," Hichilema wrote in a Facebook post.

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