Peter Kalumba Chishala (October 10, 1957 – June 15, 1995) professionally known by his stage name PK Chishala or Professor PK Chishala was a Zambian Multi-award winning singer, guitarist, songwriter and record producer who is considered to be one of the greatest musicians and pioneers of the Kalindula genre.
He contributed to the development and popularising the genre, rising to popularity with the signature song “Common Man” gained him popularity including several hits i.e Church Elder(’Pole-Pole’), Na Musonda, “Mwaume Walutuku”.
He did his primary education at Mambilima Mission School for the blind and later on went to the Western Province at Sefula Secondary School to pursue his Secondary education.
In his early years, P.K Chishala struggled with smallpox which later left him blind. He later worked as a social worker at MEF (Mindolo Ecumunical Foundation) before his rise on the Zambian musical stage.