Dr. Karamo Chilombo is Jhen Aiko's Doting Father Get To Know Him

June 2024 · 11 minute read

Dr. Karamo Chilombo is the father of Jhene Aiko, an American singer and songwriter. He is an American medical practitioner and musician born on December 1, 1944, making him 79 years old.

Popularly known as Dr. Chill, Jhene Aiko’s father did not leverage the fame of his famous daughter or any of his famous other children to hit the spotlight. He was a successful medical doctor who later decided to make a name for himself in music, releasing some good hits like A Lover’s Tale, I Got Questions, and much more. Read on to find out more about Dr. Karamo Chilombo.

Summary of Dr. Karamo Chilombo’s Bio

Dr. Karamo Chilombo Was Born In California

Dr. Karamo Chilombo was born on the 1st of December 1944 in Bakersfield, California, United States. The medical doctor turned musician is 79 years old. There is no publicly available information about his family background.

Jhene Aiko’s father was born and raised in the United States, where he finished high school and went on to college to receive two medical degrees. He went to the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, where he eventually graduated in 1974. Following that, he furthered to Cape Western Reserve University School of Medicine located in Cleveland, Ohio.

He has Mixed Ethnic Origins 

Dr. Karamo Chilombo and his family are thought to be primarily of black origin but they also have a fascinating, diverse ethnicity. That diverse ethnicity comprises other roots that can be traced to Asia, Europe, America, and the African continent.

In summary, Dr. Karamo Chilombo is partially black but has other ethnicities as well. His family collectively still has traces of other ethnicities, to which they can also lay claim. However, many people regard them as blacks, and there has been no controversy up to this point.

His Birth Name is Gregory Wycliff Barnes

Although Jhene Aiko’s father is famously known as Dr. Karamo Chilombo, and in most cases shortened to Dr. Chill, he wasn’t born with these names. His birth name is Gregory Wycliff Barnes, but at the age of 20 years, he decided to change it. Meanwhile, to a large extent, his real name has been overshadowed by his nickname, Dr. Chill, and his stage name, Dr. Karamo Chilombo.

He revealed that his love for music made him change his name to Chilomba, which means “wild beast” in Chewa. To add more glamour to the name, he always dressed in Jamaican attire.

Dr. Chill is a Licensed Medical Practitioner

It is rare to see someone practicing as a medical doctor while at the same time excelling in a musical career. The reason may be that they are two different careers that don’t have any relationship. However, this unrealistic factor was realized by Dr. Karamo Chilombo, who is a medical doctor and also a professional musician.

Most times, people assume that Dr. Karamo Chilombo is not a real doctor or that he is only using the title to make his name unique. However, he has been a medical doctor in America for over four decades. Dr. Karamo Chilombo is a pediatrician who specializes in treating infants, children, and adolescents.

Since receiving his medical license in 1978, Dr. Karamo Chilombo has worked with a few notable hospitals. According to reputable sources, Dr. Chill is currently employed by a community hospital in Los Angeles and is also connected to Monterey Park Hospital, which is located in the United States.

He is also a Musician with Several Tracks to his Name 

Dr. Karamo Chilombo has not only had a successful career in medicine, but he has also been able to marry his love of music with his passion for medicine. In fact, he’s frequently referred to as a “singing doctor” by many people.

He has some of his tracks available on YouTube as well as on digital music services like Spotify and Deezer. Wish Our Love, I Am Not Afraid, and The Sounds of Mother Africa are some of the well-known songs he has written. In addition to this, he has released songs alongside his daughter, Jhene Aiko, which are Oblivion, Surrender, and Psilocybin.

Dr. Karamo Was Married To Christina Yamamoto For 20 Years

Prior to becoming well-known, Dr. Karamo married Christina Yamamoto, a stunning woman, in 1980. Though they did not reveal how they met or how long they dated before getting married, Dr. Chill and his wife were married for 20 years. Unfortunately, their marriage could not stand the test of time, and they had to call it quits in 2000.

Even though their divorce occurred several years ago, they still haven’t stepped forward to discuss the reasons why their marriage failed. Nevertheless, Dr. Karamo Chilombo and Christina Yamamoto gave birth to a total of five children, including two boys and three girls. Unfortunately, they lost their fourth child, Miyagi Chilombo to cancer in 2012.

They Divorced in 2000 and He Moved on with Another Partner

After his divorce from his first wife, Dr. Karamo Chilombo eventually moved on. He later got involved with a mystery woman, with whom he welcomed three children. The medical practitioner cum musician has remained tight-lipped about revealing the identity of his wife.

Compounding this, some sources claim that Dr. Chill is not legally married to his second wife. This isn’t entirely unreasonable given that there is no report of their wedding ceremony. Meanwhile, other reports still maintain that Dr. Chill is legally married to his second wife. The musician has remained silent amidst the rumor and has not confirmed or debunked it.

Meet Dr. Karamo Chilombo’s Children From His Marriage With Christina Yamamoto

Dr. Karamo Chilombo has a total of eight children out of which seven are still alive. He had his first five children with his ex-wife. He then welcomed three with his partner after divorcing his first wife. Dr. Karamo Chilombo has two famous children namely Jhene Aiko and MJ Chilombo. Both are well-known singers.

Miyoko Chilombo

Miyoko is the first child born to Dr. Chill and his ex-wife, Yamamoto. Unlike her father, she prefers to keep most of her personal information away from the public. Meanwhile, despite the fact that she tries to keep away from the limelight, her movie appearances have made it impossible for her.

She is an actress who has appeared in several children’s music videos such as Kidsongs: Very Silly Songs, Kidsongs: Play-Along Songs, and Kidsongs: We Wish You a Merry Christmas. She maintains a good relationship with her father, as they are often spotted attending events together.

MJ Chilombo

Jamila Akiko Aba Chilombo, famously known by her nickname Mila J, is the second child of Dr. Karamo Chilombo. She was born in Los Angeles, United States, on November 18, 1983, and is 40 years old.

Dr. Chill greatly influenced Mila J’s flourishing music career. According to some sources, she was introduced to music by her father when she was just 2 years old. However, she developed an interest in arts as well with a focus on dance, and also registered for a dance class.

Jamila stated that she was highly inspired by Janet Jackson, who is her role model. Moreover, she started her music career in 1991 and has worked with record labels like November Reign and TUG. Mila J is currently performing under the label Universal Motown. She has many songs to her credit, including Touch Me, Good Looking Out, Easier, and many more.

Jahi Chilombo

Jahi Chilombo is the first son of Dr. Karamo Chilombo and his ex-wife Christina Yamamoto. Jahi is an Egyptian-derived name that means “dignified.” Born on July 4, 1984, in Los Angeles, California, United States, Jahi is currently 39 years old.

Jahi Chilombo, the star of Kidsongs, is not just an actor but also a DJ. He refers to himself as DJ-LA, with LA standing for Lit Always. Dr. Chill’s son performs in several bars and eateries in order to make a living. He frequently posts photos of himself carrying out his DJ work on social media.

Dr. Chill’s son has two gorgeous sons with his long-term partner, with whom he is married. Jahi seems to be private when it comes to his love life and has not revealed who his wife is. He frequently posts photos of his children enjoying fatherly moments with him on Instagram.

Late Miyagi Chilombo

Miyagi was the second son and fourth child of Dr. Karamo Chilombo. Not much was known about him when he was alive. However, he became well-known for his association with his famous family members after his death. Reports have it that he died on July 19, 2012, as a result of cancer.

Jhene Aiko 

Jhene Aiko is arguably the most well-known of Karamo Chilombo’s children. Reports have it that she was raised in the same Los Angeles where she was born. Aiko was homeschooled until she started high school.

Jhene also started taking vocal lessons during her time in Culver City, California, but she had to quit when she became pregnant at the age of 20. She gave birth to a baby girl, whom she named Namiko Love Browner.

Dr. Chill’s most famous daughter, Jhene Aiko, is a musician. She gained fame in the music industry as a singer with the help of Lil Fizz of B2K. During the early days of her career, marketers, and promoters at Sony and Epic Records used the already existing fame of Lil Fizz to get her into the spotlight. They claimed that she was Lil Fizz’z sister which helped her gain attention quickly.

Jhene Aiko and her father have a close relationship, much like the rest of her siblings do. She always shows him her love and appreciation whenever she has the chance, which makes it clear that she loves him.

Dr. Karamo Chilombo and His Second Wife Also Welcomed Three Children

Apart from the five children that he shared with his first wife, Dr. Karamo Chilombo also had three more children namely Marcia Chilombo, Dio Chilombo, and Kareena Chilombo.

Although it has been conclusively proven that these three children are in fact Dr. Chilombo’s, it has been incredibly challenging to learn who their mother really is. Being that nothing is known about Dr. Karamo’s second wife, here is all we know about the three children she shares with him.

Marcia Chilombo 

Marcia is the fifth surviving child of Dr. Karamo Chilombo. She has two other biological siblings. Just like her mother, Marcia decided to keep her personal information away from the media. No report has been provided about her date of birth or where she was raised.

Nothing is known about the schools she has attended to date. Unlike most of her half-siblings who have chosen a career in entertainment, Marcia has decided to hide her career from the media. However, some sources have assumed that she works behind the scenes, but this has not been confirmed. Meanwhile, it is reported that she has a very close relationship with her siblings and half-siblings.

Dio Chilombo

Dio Chilomba is the second child born to Dr. Chill by his second wife. Dio is practically the 7th child and the 6th surviving child of Dr. Chill. Like her sister Marcia, she also chooses to stay away from the media. No report has been provided for when she was born, where she was born, or where she was raised.

In the same vein, she has not publicly disclosed where she received her elementary, high, and university education. Likewise, it is still a daunting task to find out her career path as she has not yet revealed any. Dio has kept a healthy relationship with her father and her siblings, as no report has recorded any controversy.

Kareena Chilombo

Kareena Chilombo is the youngest child of Dr. Chill. She was born on August 16th, 2000. Just like her siblings, nothing is known about her educational background.

However, unlike her direct siblings, Kareena decided to follow the career trend in her family and is pursuing a career in music. Dr. Chill’s last child shares a close bond with her parents, likewise her half-siblings. Kareena Chilombo is active on Instagram with the handle @reeeennaa, where she currently has over 6k followers. She shared photos of some of the beautiful times she shared with her friends and siblings.

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