Tag: malawi
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Aaron Phiri Jr Set to Make a Bang with the Release of ‘Chisomo’ Gospel Album
Gospel artist from Lilongwe, Aaron Nthwere Phiri Jr, has announced that he is set to release a new gospel album titled “CHISOMO” this year. Fake Rolex In an interview with the Malawi-music team, Aaron Phiri Jr disclosed that he is currently working on the album, which will be his first in his music catalogue. “I am…
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TEMWAH RELEASES FIRST SINGLE UNDER LUSH AFRICA
Afro Pop Songstress Temwah formerly known as Spotless C has released her first banger “Malawi ( Zakwathu )”, a few months after signing to Lush Africa Entertainment. Produced by Tricky Beats, “Malawi (Zakwathu)” was released on Monday 26 th June 2017 and is currently playing on local radio stations across Malawi. It is also available…
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(Music) Jazmin embraces Malawi, its culture & beauty in her music
Emerging RnB/Pop artist Jazmin has recently being doing great for her music career as her songs are making rounds on radio stations and doing well on music charts. Her song “My Heart Lied” peaked at number 2 on the Malawi-Music Top 100 Chart & was in the chart for a good number of weeks. Also…
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Mafilika Band leader, Ernest Ikwanga to perform at BICC, Saturday, May 6th
Multi-album Afrocentric Jazz recording artist, Ernest Ikwanga, will be performing at BICC in Amphitheatre on Saturday May 6. Doors will open at 6:00pm. Ernest Ikwanga has established himself as one of the true “positive leaders and motivational musicians” as far as Afrocentric music is concerned in Malawi. His incredible upbeat attitude and positive energy combine…
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THE BIGGEST HITS OF 2015 STRAIGHT OUTTA MALAWI
Here is a list of the Top 20 downloaded songs in 2015. These songs had us dancing, crying, laughing, learning but most of all growing as human beings. Now as We are welcoming the New Year we look forward to new challenges and opportunities for Malawian artists and the Malawi music industry as a whole.…
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Malawian Maximum-security prisoners receive Grammy nomination for Best World Music Album
Group of male and female inmates from Malawi, most of whom face life sentences, named contenders in prestigious awards. They are housed in a crammed, dilapidating maximum-security prison, and their album was recorded with the most basic of equipment. Yet, come February, this unlikely collective might be at the top of the music world. A…
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Malawi Jazz sensation Mte Wambali to launch new album ‘Calabrash Breath’
Giving fans another dose of his musical prowess, Malawi’s jazz legend Wambali Mkandawire, now Mte Wambali is set to release his 9th album “Calabrash Breath”. The event will be marked by a warm night of jazz on July 25th at the Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) from 20:00hrs. With a truly unique sound, Wambali continues…
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Q Malewezi, George Kalukusha, Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa to perform at Rotaract Club of Lilongwe fundraiser
The Rotaract Club of Lilongwe is hosting a fundraiser called Denim and Diamonds Poetry and Acoustic night for their Senti peri-urban project at Crossroads Hotel Auditorium on Saturday, May 30th. The event will be see performances by some of Malawi’s finest artists, which include Q Malewezi, Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa, George Kalukusha, Yolanda Kauma, Isabel Kumwembe, Robert…
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ABC Christian Academy ballet club to hold concert May 29
ABC Christian Academy ballet club, will hold a ballet concert on May 29. This year’s production is titled “100 Days,” and is a culmination of the efforts of the club’s choreographers, performers and producers. The theme was chosen by Emilie Getts, who is one of the producers of this year’s show because of the storyline…
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George Kalukusha launches EP at Koko Bean Café
Stepping in from Lilongwe’s cool breeze on Saturday afternoon, down into Koko Bean Café, you would have been able to witness the launch of George Kalukusha‘s new EP, “Growing Pains“. Rosha and Edson – that’s the George Kalukusha Trio – and to a crowded open space of pleased music patrons, they put on a great…
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Martse releases music video for “Mwapindulanji”—Watch Now!
Music videos are becoming a popular way for artists to push beyond the boundaries of standard music promo, creating something far more engaging for fans apart from just listening to the songs. Rapper Martse has unveiled the music video for his single ‘Mwapindulanji’. Directed and shot by Bensam (who has worked with the likes of…
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Dj Kali releases “Love U Better” featuring Ruth Kulaisi, ahead of new album
Hip-hop sensation and producer Dj Kali has released his new single “Love U Better”. The song premiered earlier this morning by Malawi’s music top music site (www.malawi-music.com), is among some of the songs Dj Kali and his team finished off his upcoming studio album which is scheduled to be released later this year. The song…
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Viceroy to perform at ‘Laughgate’ comedy show in Lilongwe this weekend
Blantyre-based musician Viceroy, who is set to perform at the Daliso Chaponda ‘Laughgate’ show on April 25th, has promised his fans a show to remember. The rapper said he is ready to give his fans the very best performance at the show. The Chancellor College student, disclosed that he will perform most of his popular…
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Classick to perform at Daliso Chaponda’s comedy show ‘LaughGate’
Rapper Classick is gearing up to perform at Daliso Chaponda’s concert set for this month in the capital Lilongwe. Billed “Laughgate,” the show is sure to be a star-studded affair as the show will also grace performances by comedians Dee Satha and Neil Nayer. The comedy show will take place in Lilongwe at the Bingu…
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Macelba releases ‘Wina Ndi Wina’ music video
Today one of most creative and artist to watch, Macelba, has released a music video for his single “Wina Ndi Wina” off his Chosadziwa mixtape. Released on Malawi-Music.com’s Youtube channel, this single is a strong impression of how the artist executes his high-spirited style, representing a more youthful and creative generation in the music industry.…
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Who is VJ Ice? Get to know the man behind the name
Malawi’s music production industry has grown profoundly over the past years, with a lot of new players and a stiff competition in both production quality, and clientele outreach. We’ve had the chance to interview Anthony Malisawa, also known as VJ Ice, the famous Malawian music video producer and director. He answered our questions, on how…
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“Malawi Tour was amazing and special” – Cassper Nyovest
Cassper Nyovest who has just finalized his Malawi Tour last Sunday in Lilongwe, has hailed and rated his experience in Malawi as extraordinary and special. The South African recording artist and record producer, real name Refiloe Maele Phoolo had sold out concerts in both Blantyre and Lilongwe on Saturday, March 21st and Sunday, March 22nd…
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Battafly releases long-awaited music video ‘Unali Kuti’
Battafly has finally released the long awaited video to arguably the biggest song off his album, “You Never Know“. Nothing short of an arch-classic well-directed video, the flick which also features some of Malawi’s top models, Cathy Chisanga and Angella Msiska, is a classy pictorial with a brief love-staged storyline about it. Shot in Blantyre…
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Piksy drops ‘Tifatse’ featuring Gwamba ahead of Mthunzi album release
Piksy fans, get ready to lose your minds! The lovable afro-pop star not only announced the release of his second album called “Mthunzi” last week Sunday, but they also premiered a new song, “Tifatse” which features rapper Gwamba. Tifatse is a fusion of pasada and afro-pop with a rhythm and a touch of R’n’B. The…
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Here is the complete list of 2014 MUMA Awards winners
The 2014 MUMA Awards are over, the winners have been declared, and it looks like Dan Lu and Princess Chitsulo hasveemerged victorious with the most wins of the night. The “Holy Ghost” singer took home the awards for Best Contemporary Afro Pop and Best Male Artist, making him the second multiple award-winner for Friday night…
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Gwamba and Goerge Kalukusha to go acoustic at Champions Bar
Reach Out Arts (ROAR) has organized an acoustic show this Saturday, 28th February. The show, in association with The Champions Bars, is aimed squarely at providing a fully-dedicated event for lovers of music, the acoustic guitar and other acoustic instruments. Gwamba has been releasing excellent music the past year to date, it will be a…
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Phyzix makes big comeback in Malawi urban music
Marketing and banking may be his day job but Phyzix’s (real name Noel Limbani Chikoleka) talent for hip-hop and urban music will propel him to the international stage. Originally from Lilongwe’s Area 25, Phyzix, 28, is an associate member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing currently working fulltime with Opportunity Bank (OIBM) as a Marketing…
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Aycee James drops new rap song ‘#ACB, calls haters ‘Misdirected Groupies’
While you were sleeping, ‘China Love’ star Aycee James took a page from her mentor Jude ‘MI’ Abaga and unexpectedly dropped a new rap song as part of her upcoming project. The song produced by Keith Mwale, comes barely 3 months after the rapper-cum-singer released a track titled ‘Crazy’ featuring Bucci last December, 2014. ‘The…
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Producer-cum-rapper BFB announces a new album, ‘Vicious Man,’ and drops it’s gently rocking lead single – Grind Hard
Iconic Malawian producer Jeremy Matewere well known by his stage and production name BFB, one of Malawi hip-hop music’s most recognized acts, is finishing up his highly anticipated studio album Vicious Man. Today, we finally got word on BFB’s first single ‘Grind Hard’. What makes this song special this time? Well, BFB recorded and produced…
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Dali (Tech), Blaze, Gwamba to open for Cassper Nyovest
Bensam Entertainment-signed artists, Dali aka Tech and Blaze will share the stage with South African hip-hop icon, Cassper Nyovest who will be performing in Malawi at College of Medicine Sports Complex in Blantyre on Saturday, 21 March, 2015 and another show has been set for Alexander’s Pub Courtyard in the capital city, Lilongwe on Sunday,…
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Malawi urban musicians unite for ‘Umodzi’ flood fundraising concert
Musicians are to unite in a concert to raise money for the people displaced and affected by floods in many parts of Malawi. On Saturday, January 24, an all-star line-up will perform a benefit concert at the Flood Hall, Lilongwe City Mall – to enhance fundraising efforts for disaster relief in Malawi. The concert is…