WITCH

A pioneering Zambian psychedelic act, Witch (the name is an acronym for We Intend To Cause Havoc) are one of the defining acts of Zamrock, a fusion of Western rock and rhythm & blues with traditional African sounds. They were among Zambia's most popular and influential bands in the 1970s as a wave of psychedelic and hard rock sounds gained an audience in Africa. Witch's 1972 debut, Introduction, was the first commercial album released by a Zambian band, and they continued to release music until fading into dormancy in the mid-'80s. A reissue campaign launched in 2011 introduced the band to a new generation of listeners, and Witch reunited in 2012 toured shortly afterward. In 2023, they released Zango, their first new album in almost 40 years. In 2025, they returned with SOGOLO.