Late Zambian music act Brian Chilala, who died in a road accident earlier in the week has been put ton rest.

A somber mood characterized the church service when the body was being brought in at the Cathedral of the Anglican.

Scores of Lusaka residents turned up in numbers to pay their last respects to the gallant music icon whose death came as a shock to the nation.

The burial was attended by several musicians, politicians and other prominent people.

He was best known for hit songs like “Nsanje”, “Shimololwa” and many others.