Where are the female voices in Malawi? Too shy to sing?
Malawi Music Team 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…
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…
Ndefeyo Music Entertainment Signs Trumel
Nde’feyo Music Entertainment’s record label has signed up-and-comingdancehall artist Trumel, managers have said. The 28-year-old, Truemale Bonnface, sealed the deal this week “Trumel is going to be with us for…
Jamaican Reggae Icon Rita Marley To Be Honoured In Malawi
Rita Marley, widow of Bob Marley and vocalist for the Wailers will be travelling to Malawi on Saturday to receive a distinction. "We are pleased that Rita Marley will be…
Channel O Music Video Awards 2012
The annual Channel O Music Video Awards are scheduled to take place in Soweto, Johannesburg this month and Kenyan Hip-hop group Camp Mulla will be part of a 'stunning' line…
Uganda: Sean Paul Live In Concert
Jamaican music icon, Sean Paul, has confirmed his third visit to Kampala, Uganda, in a concert slated for November 9 2012. The announcement was made at a concert in Washington…
Free Buju Banton Campaign Gains Momentum: Juror Allegedly Violated Court Orders
In an exclusive interview with the New York Times, Terri Wright, a juror on Buju Banton's federal drug and gun trial, says she researched certain aspects of the case to…
Star’s Party
Its Wati's Big Brother Africa welcome party. It start in Lilongwe at Zanzi on Friday, August 10, then the party go to Blantyre at Club Mustang Sally on Saturday, August…