Tag: Malawi Music
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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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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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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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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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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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Tendai Tambala crowned Miss MCA
Tendai Tambala has been crowned Miss MCA in pageant last weekend, beating out 5 other contestants. Lusubilo Mwaungulu who is studying IMIS, and Maggie Maonga who is studying CIPs were the runners-up during Saturday’s competition at held at Amazon (formerly Zanzi) in Lilongwe. Tendai Tambala currently studying higher diploma in business management, said the contests…
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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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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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Agwede breaks the silence with ‘Ndikuveke Mphete’ double release
Agwede have finally returned to the music scenery after taking a break from music production. Agwede is an all-boy dancehall band that was founded in 2006 at Chancellor College. The group was initially made up of eight members namely, Nikkodemus! Blackfundo, Zeze Linton, Shango, Fuego Centinno, Teddy D, Jonez & Manzy. Presently, however, only three…
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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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Janta drops music video for new single, ‘Divorce’
The camera moves through the well-lit sunny day, with Sungununu Records’-made drums beating in the background as rapper-cum producer Sukulani Mwachumu, stage name Janta, drops intense bars. With its well themed-setting and a well-made beat, Janta’s ‘Divorce’ opens up a space to occupy, look around, and groove in. Just as the song invites its listener…
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Project April donates assorted items to Crisis Nursery/Orphanage
Project April Models led by rapper Timoteo Malawi, donated assorted items to a nursery/orphan school in Lilongwe’s Area 47. The models comprising of Sarah Chiundiza, Kissy Face and artists represented of Evanz, Timoteo Malawi, Capital Gal, Ababa from Anzukulu Crew and RoyView, came together on the 20th this month and donated assorted items which include…
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Gwamba releases UN Population Fund theme song, ‘We Will’ featuring Zeus, Stlofa, KrTC, Kaliwo, Brian & The Dogg
Its Christmas time, and Gwamba is looking to put a smile on his fans with a surprise single release. Gwamba released a special song titled “We Will” for fans on December 25rd to celebrate the holiday season. ‘We Will’ features Zeus (Botswana), Stlofa (Lesotho), KrTC (Swaziland), Kaliwo (Zambia), Brian (Zimbabwe) and The Dogg (Namibia) and…
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*** New Music *** Wabwino – Penetrator ft Kell Kay
R’n’B star, Penetrator has given us an early Christmas present by releasing a romance-filled track called ‘Wabwino’. The song comes barely 4 months after his second hit song ‘Ndipanga Zaiwe’ which features Lilongwe rapper Martse. ‘Wabwino’ was produced at Chit Chat Records by Dj Sley. It features another R’n’B star, Kell Kay, real name Kelvin…
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Timoteo Malawi stars Janta in his new music video ‘Black Chick’
Timoteo Malawi has had quite the surprising 2014. First he wrote and recorded “Ma Kwacha Ndi Ma Dollars,” a song he’d ever written specifically for a politically motivated topic ‘Cash-gate’. Then, this month, he worked with top music producer and performing artist Janta on his new video “Black Chick”. Black Chick is a single from…
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Dan Lu launches new album ‘Sorry’
Afro-pop singer, Dan Lufani has just launched his new album in style. Dan Lu showed the world why he deserved to be up there with the country’s best when he launched his album in style on Sunday in Lilongwe at the Lilongwe Golf Club. The top-drawer event hosted by Patrick Malimero, and co-hosted by Nyakwawa…
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All set for Dan Lu’s “Sorry” album launch
Energetic young afro-pop musician, song writer and actor Dan Lufani, has hinted that all is set for his “Sorry” album launch, and he has promised fireworks and fun filled shows in both Blantyre and Lilongwe over the weekend. The album will be launched this weekend December 5th at the famous Robins Park in Blantyre. December…