Paul Banda announces plans for new Album
Malawi Music Team Veteran Malawian musician, Paul Banda, has divulged his plans to release a new album in 2014 after many years on hiatus. Banda has assured Malawian music fans that his new…
Lucius Banda “Time” Album review
When Nyimbo Zachimalawi first approached Lucius Banda to discuss the record idea for a new concept album, the legendary musician and bandleader was enthusiastic, as is his nature. After all,…
Black Missionaries performing a concert in South Africa April 26 to 28
On the road to Kuimba 9 The top Reggae band of Malawi The Black Missionaries will be performing in Johannesburg, South Africa from April 26 to 28. The band has…
Fredokiss “Kunditcha Fredo” Album review
Buy the album at www.malawi-music.com Kunditcha Fredo is the studio album by Malawian rapper Fredokiss, released on May 22, 2012, on lo Budget Records in Blantyre, Malawi. The album propelled…
C.O releases second single featuring Tay Grin and Don Dice
C.O launched his solo career recently taking time off from the Kaprintiya duo of himself and his younger brother Shadre starting off with his debut single Ndiwe late last year.…
Where are the female voices in Malawi? Too shy to sing?
Its surprising to see a lot of male acts in the Malawi music scene at the moment. Gender equality in the music industry around here does not exist, that’s if…
You can now buy and sell music on Nyimbo Zachimalawi
Press Release February 2013 We are proud to announce that Nyimbo Zachimalawi also known as Malawi Music website will now be selling and distributing Malawian music online for the small…
Black Missionaries Release Four Singles From New Album: Kuimba 9
Chileka-based reggae group Black Missionaries have a lot to prove to the fans in the country that as crowd pullers, they still have the expertise to produce good albums worth…
The Producer vs The Artist : Who is really making the music?
Music speaks to us in many ways and languages, some songs are good for listening to put us in a specific mood, some to teach, others to dance; but for…
What it takes to become “International”
In the music business, to be recognized as an International artist is not a joke especially when you're coming from Malawi and if memory serves correct; they’re less than a…
Lake of Stars 2013 – February Update – Uncertainty
The announcement below was posted yesterday on 4th February 2013 on the Lake of Stars . org website by Lake of Stars Founder Will Jameson, the announcement clearly states that the team is working…
Breaking down Malawi Fashion: 1.Clothing lines
Clothing line or Printed T-Shirts (By Billy Blanco) How many of us have been caught up in the trend of wearing the latest designer label threads or apparels? Damn, let's…
Reasons for the lack of performance shows of Malawian music artists
Have you ever imagined the live music scene in Malawi without Lucius Banda & Zembani and Black Missionaries? I was going through our newspapers and discovered these two names are…
Patiently Waiting For Young Kay
Young Kay It has been about three years since Young Kay last released an album. His debut album First Impression was certified as the biggest selling Hip Hop album…
Catching up with Sister Fire aka Chemwalimoto
Highflying radio and TV journalist, Sister Fire had the world at her feet. A recognizable and respected member of the community, she beamed her inner convictions and moral principles across…
Love is In the Air
Daredevilz is a production group from Blantyre Malawi. One of the group members "GD" recently released the song titled "Love is In the air" which almost feels like a house…
Malawi dancehall rivalry – Andy Banton VS Mad General
In dancehall music artist have the culture of sizing each other up or as they call "Waring" verbally. Sometimes its just a gimmick to attract attention and other times its…
The Malawi Music Industry
As much as we love to hear or listen to GOOD music from where ever it comes from (especially right here on Nyimbo Zachimalawi), this art is a gold mine…
Lucius Banda currently recording his 17th album titled “TIME” due release in March
We just heard that Malawi music icon, Lucius Banda is in South Africa recording his 17th album, yes you heard correct...17th album. Lucius is indisputably the biggest name in music…
“Maphava”
"Maphava" is the term used in urban Malawi for a lot of pocket money other wise known as stacks, (racks and racks) of money. So its no wonder the song…
John Chilembwe Day soundtrack by Tana Posi
A young promising Malawian musician by the name Tani Posi last year realesed a song describing his own form of freedom, Money. The song was also titled "John Chilembwe" based…
Why the chicken?
In the past year alot of people have approached Nyimbo Zachimalawi with numerous questions mainly focusing on the "logo" of Nyimbo Zachimalawi | www.malawi-music.com . We have heard all the…
The Nyau King Is Back!
After a moment of silence (which was quite a long one) The Nyau King is back! Keeping the basics of the origin of hip hop (though we all know…
“Urban music” – the genre?????????????
Urban music what is it? We know its an umbrella covering the genres of hip hop, r&b, afro-pop, dance hall etc. But it seems where we are from "urban music" is actually a…
Ole Ole J Raj feat. JoSH (Indo-Pak) Versus Ole Ole feat Genesis & Jay Josh – Gomezgani (Malawian)
Indian Pakistan Ole Ole J-Raj ft Josh J-Raj's first official J-mix featuring the vocals of the powerful Indo-Pak duo JoSH! This is a rendition of the original track from the…