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Remembering Lucius Banda: Tributes Flow One Year After His Death”
Today marks exactly one year since Malawi lost one of its most iconic music legends, Soja Lucius Banda, and tributes are pouring in from all corners of the country. Among those leading the tributes is Wendy Harawa, a long-time friend and musical partner of Lucius Banda, who took to her Facebook page to express her…
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Artists Mourn Lucius Banda
“A great man has gone!” One of Malawi’s top musicians, a legend who entertained Malawians for decades and opened paths for other artists, Soldier Lucius Banda was the Man. Since the announcement of his death yesterday, several artists have paid tribute to the legendary musician. Here is how artists are mourning him… Billy Kaunda; A…
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Lucius Banda to Premier “Ndinu Yemweyo” Video Month End
Veteran Music Legend Lucius Banda is set to premiere his music video titled “Ndinu Yemweyo” on Saturday, 31st July 2021 on Zodiak Television Station and a selected social media pages. Musician Lucius Banda recorded this song during the peak of his health struggle and for a long time has been off the limelight which saw his…
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W-Twice Bags Massive Support with “Pemphero Mphande”
Blantyre duo, W-Twice has returned with a new promising hit “Pemphero Mphande” which seem to have already won hearts of many fans just a few hours after its release. The song features the melodic voice of singer Elijah and has been produced by the W-Twice at their Street Rush Records in Blantyre’s Township, Ndirande. According…
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Lulu Ropes in Lucius Banda, Temwa in GBV Song “Nkhanza”
Legendary artist Lulu has recently released a song about Gender Based Violence (GBV) in which he features Another Legendary artist Lucius Banda and Lilongwe’s femcee Temwa. Lulu said he hopes the single will go a long way in assisting government and private sectors in fighting against the increase of cases of rape, defilement and other…
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Musicians Want the Return of Live Shows
A group of musicians yesterday have agreed to start performing live shows despite the government not lifting the ban on large gatherings. A few weeks ago, the Malawi government – in its efforts to contain the spread of the deadly Coronavirus imposed some restrictions to be observed including the banning of huge gatherings, which was…
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Lucius Banda, Skeffa Chimoto and More Share Condolence Messages Following Joseph Tembo’s Death
Condolence messages are pouring in on social media following the unexpected death of veteran musician and producer Joseph Tembo who died on Thursday after a short illness. The Auze Mbudye hit maker is said to have suffered from Malaria and died at Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) in the capital city. Colleagues like Lucius Banda, Skeffa…
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Lucius Banda Celebrates 33 Years in Music Showbiz
Veteran Musician Lucius Banda who is commonly known as Soja wa a mphawi (Soldier for the poor) is this year celebrating 33 years of being active in the music industry. On Saturday, during a Chishango Music Festival in Blantyre, soldier thanked people in the country for their continued support as well as keeping him in…
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Piksy, Lucius Banda and Others to Share Stage with Kwesta
South African hip-hop artist Kwesta is expected to land in the country for a concert which he will share the same stage with our very own Malawian artists at Bingu International Convention. The concert which has been dubbed Winter White Party is scheduled to take place on Friday next week. Kwesta will share the stage…
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Veteran Musician Lucius Banda Releases New Single “Yehova Sagona”
Veteran musician Lucius Banda has released a new song “Yehova Sagona”, which he says is a gospel song for all Malawians. According to Banda, the song which has some lyrics drumming support for United Transformation Party (UTM) has been done because he believes that Malawians deserve better. “I have done this song because I strongly…
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Are Malawians Ready to Support Musicians by Buying their Music?
It seems some people are not ready to uplift local artists by supporting them through buying their music as proved in the latest online survey. Just a week ago, this publication took to twitter to ask music fans if they would be willing to buy an album at K20,000.00 which any of their favorite local…
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Chavura Invades Malawi Music Chart with “Anatha Response”
Chavura’s song “Anatha Response” which is a response to Seven O More’s Anatha controversial song has finally become a big song at the moment as both the two songs continue to receive mixed reactions from fans. This has been observed as Chavura’s song has today, 23rd January topped up the Malawi music weekly chart –…
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Lucius Banda Releases New Single Dedicated to Malawi’s Fallen Soldiers “Moyo Wa Msilikali”
After announcing on his Facebook page that he would release a new song, veteran musician Lucius Banda has decided to stick to his promise, delivering a song “Moyo Wa Msilikali” today. As one would anticipate, “Moyo Wa Msilikali” is dedicated to fallen Malawian soldiers who died in November, 2017 while in the line of duty…
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2018 UMP Awards Nominees List Unveiled, Gwamba and Suffix Dominate the List
The organizers for Urban Music People (UMP) Awards have finally released this year’s full nominees list as Gospel artists Suffix and Gwamba dominate the list with five nominations each. Rappers, Fredokiss and Tay Grin come second with four nominations each. The list has also seen new names like that of Lackie, Vj Ken, Mest Media,…
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JIVA Launches Career with Dan Lu, Releases ‘Nde Nde Nde’
It’s rare and sometimes impossible for a beginner to launch his music career with a feature from a big and an established artist. This is so in a way that artists who already have a name refuse to be featured on a song whose owner is an upcoming for various personal reasons. However, a Mzuzu…
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10 Things you Did Not Know about Frank Kaunda
His favourite dish is Nsima with beans He is a member of Anglican Church He is the eighth child in the family of thirteen He likes listening to RnB and Hip-hop despite doing local music He plans to make CD and DVD for Nanfuko Album He dropped out of school in form two to let…
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Yesaya Teams Up With Taelo In “Talk Well”
After almost 2 years of being silent from music, the multi-talented rapper, singer and producer has released a new single titled “Talk Well” which features Taelo a Lilongwe based vocalist that is known for her song called “Zonse” featuring Martse which was released last year. YesaYa is among Malawi’s finest urban artists, having performed on…
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Ntchana Fredo Geared up for Another Free Show in Lilongwe
Malawi`s renown hip-hop artist, Fredokiss is geared up for yet another free show in Lilongwe barely a month after pulling a massive crowd in Ndirande township in the commercial capital Blantyre. The show has been slated for 14 October at Masintha ground where also the ghetto King Kong shall unveil a song he has made…
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Maskal Breaks The Silence, Bounces Back With A New Song “Maria”
After being silent for over 2 years Singer Maskal has registered a New song that has already won hearts of many in the country and beyond. Maria, Maskal’s brand new song featuring GD was released on Monday 17th July 2017, currently enjoying air plays on various radio stations in Malawi and is available for sale…
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Lucius Banda Releases “Wabadwa”: A New Christmas song
Lucius Banda started his musical career in the Alleluya Band, but later formed his own band, Zembani under Zembani Music Group (ZMG). He was controversial to Dr. Hastings Kamuzu Banda’s regime. He was the first Malawian musician to sing openly against political oppression in Malawi during the decades of one-party rule. In 2010 he released…
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Lucius Banda heads to South Africa for a month long tour
Malawian music icon heads to South Africa this week for a series of concerts in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The legendary musician told Malawi news that apart from launching his 17th album ‘Time’ in the three cities, he will also seek to find avenues for distributing Malawian music in the Rainbow Nation. “Why am…
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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, this is Lucius’ 17th album as the project came to be known, “TIME” in Lucius’ words, “songs in this album have a unique stamp on…
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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 price of £0.99 a song and £10.00 for an album. All songs sold will be in full length and of CD quality in mp3 format…
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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 a song to appeal to a listener so much that it registers its own app in your memory data, that is the genius of two…
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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 in Malawi how ever you would like to weigh it.,he is the most consistent artist to ever bless the Malawi soil and when we hear…