College of Medicine Catholic Students’ choir, popularly known as COM-CSO choir on campus, is scheduled to launch its first ever 10-track album entitled Gawo La Cholowa Changa. Vice chairperson for the choir Symon Nayupe says the event will take place in Chinyonga, Blantyre at St Anthony Catholic church, an outstation of Limbe Cathedral September 29. He says […]
College of Medicine catholic student’s choir launches first album
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Piksy, Nde’feyo romance runs to 15 Feb 2014: New label offers him deal
The contractual agreement signed by renowned urban artist and Airtel Malawi brand ambassador, Piksy and music label, Nde’feyo Entertainment ends on February 15, 2014 despite the artist claiming the company ended it indirectly, Nyasa Times can reveal. Nyasa Times has discovered that Piksy is about to sign a contract with a newly formed company run […]
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Mr. Malawi pageant auditions early October
Vitu Kamanga, Director at Artistic Agency, has confirmed that auditions for the first ever Mr. Malawi beauty pageant are anticipated to kick off first weekend of next month, October, at Cresta Crossroads Hotel in the Capital Lilongwe. In an interview, Kamanga told Nyasa Times that the agency is set to host the pageant after several […]
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Nde’feyo Entertainment, Armstrong part ways
Nde’feyo Entertainment and the celebrated urban artist, Armstrong have parted ways following the artist’ interest to pursue his career as gospel singer. Armstrong who is now a Born Again (BA) has since confirmed of his move into gospel music industry through his Facebook page. According to Nde’feyo Entertainment statement which Nyasa Times has sourced, the […]
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Mkango Lodge to host Blantyre social weekend: ‘Celebrity bash’
Young Malawian and Gifted (YMG) has organized a Blantyre Social weekend to be hosted September 21 at Mkango Lodge in Chirimba. Dubbed “The Celebrity Bash”, the show is expected to bring together a full list of top singer within the commercial city led by Piksy of “Unamata” fame and Blakjak who is popular for his […]
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Joy of Jazz tickets sold out: Earl Klugh to jet in Thursday
The Standard Bank Joy of Jazz show tickets have been sold as American Grammy Award winning jazz master Earl Klugh will headline this year’s concert on September 21 in Lilongwe. Earl Klugh is expected in the country on Thursday. In an interview with Nyasa Times, Standard Bank Marketing Manager Chimwemwe Matonga said as of Monday, all […]
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‘Mr Entertainer’ Jai Banda cleared by Police on stolen music equipment
Malawi Police have formerly cleared long time music promoter and private practising lawyer, Jai Banda on the issue of buying French Culture Centre (FCC) stolen equipment. Banda was charged with receiving stolen property in November 2012 after the law enforcers confiscated from him sound craft mixer and power supply cables. However, according to a letter […]
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Malawian model Thembi named South Africa‘s Nissan, Toyota brands ambassador
Malawian model, Thembi Zimba, has been appointed brand ambassador for top motor brands Toyota and Nissan at next month’s Johannesburg International Motor Show in South Africa. Speaking from Cape Town, where she is currently studying and modeling, Thembi told Nyasa Showbiz she was picked to represent the two brands after castings with her two agencies, […]
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Armstrong’s new gospel songs out on Sept 23
The country’s singer, Armstrong, who last week announced that he was now a Christian singer has revealed that he will be releasing his latest gospel songs on Monday. He disclosed this on his Facebook page, announcing “The moment you have been waiting for is finally here.” “Am releasing my two new singles titled “Ndilandireni” and […]
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Miss Malawi UK contestants unveiled: Show on Sept 28
The Miss Malawi -United Kingdom beauty contest has attracted 8 contestants and the show will take place on 28 September in Birmingham at after two years of the pageant absence. The event will take place at La Reference Bar & Restaurant, 160 Hockley Hill B18 5AN. The pageant will be held in a multi-purpose hall at the place […]
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Skeffa to spice up Sunbird Search for a Star Legends Week
Patrons to the Sunbird Search for a Star special Malawi Legends week show have been accorded a rare moment to sample out Skeffa Chimoto’s latest songs as he is billed to curtain-raise the event at Sunbird Capital Marquee on Saturday. Skeffa Chimoto has surfaced on the scene with four hit-singles but its Chinamuluma Chakuda and […]
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Paul Banda receives icon award as Alleluya band clocks 35
Veteran musician Paul Banda received an icon award on Saturday at the Alleluya Band’s celebrations marking 35 years of existence and he urged government to support the youth in promoting musical talents as one way of curbing crime in the country. “A lot of youth have talents but failing to come out because of lack […]
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Malawi musicians’ body hosts international meet
Musicians Association of Malawi has said the grouping will use the capacity building workshop currently underway in Blantyre to benefit the country’s musicians. The meeting also aims at finalising a draft constitution which, if adopted, will see the association turn into a union. The association, in conjunction with the Federation of International Musicians (FIM), on […]
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Chinamuluma Chakuda hit-of-the moment: Lucius lauds Skeffa on new album
Malawian music icon Lucius Banda has taken an extraordinary step by giving credit to Skeffa Chimoto after the release of the latter’s promotion songs Chinamuluma Chakuda, Dalitsani Okondeswa, Neneleni and Ndilandireni. Chinamuluma Chakuda is currently the biggest hit on the Malawian music scene and it is likely to propel Skeffa to the top of the […]
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Kamkwamba film wins another award: Malawi inventor of windmill
William and the Windmill, a film that documents the life of Malawian whiz kid William Kamkwamba’s rise to fame, continues to make strides on the international film scene. Two weeks after it was presented with the Best Documentary Feature Award at the Flyway Film Festival in Wisconsin, USA, William and the Windmill last Sunday walked […]
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Malawian model Thembi named face of Zambia’s Next Top Model 2013
Thembi Zimba, a Malawian model, has been chosen the face of Zambia’s Top Model 2013. The South African based model confirmed this in an interview with Nyasa Times. Zambia’s Top Model is an event that attracts title holders from different provinces in Zambia. “I will be on all posters, tickets, everything,” she confirmed. “They will […]
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Turmoil hits Miss Blantyre over ‘fixed’ winner: Models in pool bash
There has been a crisis at the Miss Blantyre pageant after one of the models has claimed the beauty contest has been fixed by organisers to ensure that it should be won by contestant Maggie Mendes . Mendes is the daughter of the pageant’s executive director Samantha Crozier. The rumour is said to have been […]
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Malawian author in African anthology
Malawian writer Dango Mkandawire has a story to tell, and the world is listening. The Blantyre-based writer is ready to take on the world after his short story The Jonathan Gray Affair was included in the continental anthology Gambit: Newer African Writing and published by The Mantle, an online forum that publishes emerging, critical voices from […]
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Miss Blantyre theme song goes viral on internet
The theme song for the forthcoming Miss Blantyre beauty pageant has gone viral, with hundreds and hundreds of downloads just few hours after being uploaded on the internet. Titled Miss Blantyre, the song was produced and performed by Pon-G and Weapon who expressed their excitement at the positive response the song is getting. “We are […]
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After a few hurdles, Lulu finds his voice
There was a time in the not so distant past when it seemed evident that music star Lulu was destined to go down the path of many promising upstarts who never get to fulfill their potential. The path of near stardom in the Malawian music industry is littered with the names artists that self-destructed and […]
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