Who Is John Chiti? Wiki, Family, Wife, Net Worth

John Chiti is a renowned Zambian singer, artist, and songwriter who has been in the headlines recently since the Netflix movie Can You See Us, based on his discrimination story due to his Albinism. The film Can You See Us is inspired by the life of John Chiti, and the main protagonist, Joseph, portrays all the emotions and challenges faced by John Chiti while growing up with Albinism in Zambia.

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Who Is John Chiti? Wikipedia & Family Details

John Chiti is a well-known Zambian musician, singer, songwriter, and media personality best recognized for using his musical talents and skills to raise awareness of the genetic disorder albinism. Moreover, he is also known as the executive director of the Albinism Foundation of Zambia.

According to his Instagram bio, he is known to be the first person with Albinism to gain limelight in Zambia. However, John Chiti doesn’t exist on the Wikipedia page yet.

1985 Born John is the proud son of his parents from Ndola, a city in Zambia's Copperbelt Province. However, he has not disclosed the names and professions in the media for their privacy. Regardless, John has shared that his father rejected him since he was the only person with Albinism in his family. He shared that his parents got divorced due to his Albinism, and he lost his mother when he was eight years old. After his mother’s passing, he lived with his father, who became more accepting of him. In addition, John was born as the eldest child of his family with his six siblings, whose names are kept private.

As of September 2023, he is 38 years old, and his birthdate is unknown. Therefore, his birth sign cannot be determined. Meanwhile, Ndola native John is Zambian of African ethnicity and follows the path of the Christian religion.

Regarding his physical appearance, singer-songwriter John Chiti stands at the height of approximately 5 feet 7 inches/1.70 m/170 cm tall with decent body weight.

Concerning his educational details, John began his primary education in 1992 and faced severe bullies and challenges. Later, he got his secondary education from a different school in 2000 and completed his high school studies in 2005.

Is John Chiti Married?

John Chiti is married and has a beloved wife, Mercy Chiti. Although the exact details of their wedding and relationship have not been revealed publicly, they share a strong connection, love, and respect for each other.

Moreover, they currently reside in Lusaka with their two adorable children.

Net Worth & Career

John Chiti has accumulated an estimated net worth of around $100,000 from his profession as a musician, artist, singer, songwriter, and activist. Hence, he can live a lavish lifestyle from his earnings.

Meanwhile, John Chiti found music as his refuge during the difficult times in his childhood. He started as a gospel music writer and joined a musical band as a lead singer after his high school graduation. He signed a recording contract with Crystal Studios in 2007 and released hit songs such as Ifindingile and Ngoleya.

Moreover, he has also won many awards, including the Zambia Ngoma Award in 2008, the Humanitarian Award, and others.