'Thought it was a World Cup anthem' – China-Africa mine song 'Chambishi Copper Mine' goes viral

The song "Chambishi Copper Mine," belted out by workers at a Zambian copper mine, has gone viral online thanks to its rousing tune. Many viewers said the energy rivals that of a World Cup anthem. #china #zambia #africa #mine #music #worldnow

The track was created and performed by employees of NFC Africa Mining Plc (NFCA), a China-Zambia mining company under China Nonferrous Metal Mining Group.

According to creator Xu Laixiang, the song was produced with the assistance of AI music tools including Suno Studio.

Chambishi is a century-old copper mine that once fell into disuse before resuming production following Chinese investment and modernization efforts.

Credit: Xu Laixiang / NFCA (NFC Africa Mining Plc); Performed by NFCA Band; Source: NFCA

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