Mista Gray and Mastol drop new single off joint album
To urban gospel lovers and holy hip hop fanatics the names Mista Gray & Mastol are definitely not new to their ears. Earlier this year, the two gospel rappers announced via social media that...
View ArticleKansiime sends Malawi cracking again
Two years ago Concept Creative, an events management firm invited Ugandan comedian Anne Kansiime in the country to perform, having been impressed by what the self-styled comedian put on display during...
View ArticleMalawi music festival: Lake of Stars early bird ticket sells extended
To celebrate Malawi’s forthcoming Independence Day, Lake of Stars have extended the deadline to buy early bird ticket for this year’s festival to July 6th. Until then, festival-goers have the chance to...
View ArticleUK Malawians to celebrate Independence Day on July 9 in Northampton
Malawian in the United Kingdom are set to celebrate Malawi’s independence day on Saturday the 9th July in Northampton instead of 6th July the official day of Malawi’s national independence. According...
View ArticleEvangelist Kalonga wins international special recognition award
A prophet is without honour in his or her own homeland, they say, and it may sound an overused and somewhat boring cliché but this adage cannot be further from the truth for UK-based Malawian... The...
View ArticleFor decades, Malawian musician’s dream was to visit US, now at 86, he’s doing it
Decades ago, in Malawi, he sang the line: “If I had enough money, I would go to America.” Now, finally, it’s happening. At 86, a superstar at home has set foot in the US capital —... The post For...
View ArticleGeorge Kalukusha in concert, working on new EP
George Kalakusha and his guitar have a soothing and mesmerizing quality that makes one want to keep listening. The Malawian musician who has recently returned from South Africa says he is working on...
View ArticleTwo Malawian journalists earn work placements wth BBC: Chevening scholars
Two Malawian journalists Joab Frank Chakhaza and Chipiliro Kansilanga have been granted work placements with the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) World Service in London. The two are currently...
View ArticleMalawi Achievers Awards –SA: Actor Eugine Khumbanyiwa, Maduka, Prophet...
It was joy all over Scarlet Ribbon, a venue in Edenvale, Johannesburg where Malawi Achievers Awards – SA (South Africa) edition took place to recognise and celebrate achievement and success of people...
View ArticleHome Grown Africa to release new music
Blantyre based Hip Hop duo Home Grown African (Classick and Hayze Engolah) say the group will soon release new music breaking a half year hiatus. Reports from Home Grown African (HGA) camp indicate the...
View ArticleLucius Banda irks home fans after failing to perform
Followers of legendary musician Lucius Banda have expressed anger and disappointment with the artist after he failed to turn up at a show organized over the weekend. Banda was supposed to perform at...
View ArticleMadonna captioned Malawi visit images on Instrgram with Kenyan flag: Blasted
Pop legend Madonna attracted a barrage of criticism after she captioned her images from her trip to Malawi with the Kenyan flag. Madonna has been keeping her 7.5 million Instagram followers and 1.2...
View ArticlePictorial of home return for Giddes, promotes Malawi in America
Giddes Chalamanda last week fulfilled his dream of performing in America but returned home on Wednesday through Chileka Internationak Airport in Blantyre. Speaking to reporters on arrival Giddes said...
View ArticleChiumia tables Copyright bill to fight piracy
Sports and Culture minister Grace Chiume on Thursday presented the Copyright bill in parliament and among other seeks is aimed at fighting piracy. The bill seeks to increase punishment for those...
View ArticleListen: Martse jumps on Mike Akitivi’s rhumba song
Rapper Martse continues to exhibit his versatility on beats as he gets comfortable on Mike Akitivi’s new rhumba song “Ndapata”. The track, co-produced by BFB and Gabriel, is a love song in which the...
View ArticleAirtel-sponsored ‘Unima Got Talent’ takes shape
Second auditions of the Unima Got Talent television show, sponsored by mobile services operator Airtel Malawi, were held at Chancellor College (Chanco) in Zomba last Saturday. This followed the...
View ArticleNde’feyo adds four new categories to UMP Awards
Probably the only relevant and consistent locally organised festival and award event, Urban Music Party (UMP) Festival and UMP Awards return on November 6th at the BAT Ground in the commercial city of...
View ArticleSonye, Tay Grin in South Affrica for Kanda video shooting
Malawian artists Tay Grin and Sonye are in South Africa to shoot the music video for their hit song “Kanda”. The song which has also featured Nigerian act Orezi is produced by the “Tsika” hit... The...
View ArticleMalawi to jump on South Africa DJ Switch’s Now or Never Remix
At least 12 rappers from across the country are expected to jump on South Africa’s DJ Switch “Now or Never” Malawi remix. According to the facilitator of the remix in Malawi, journalist cum rapper...
View ArticleNo Malawian artist nominated in AFRIMMA Awards
Nominees for the African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) were announced on Wednesday and Malawi has lost another opportunity as no local artist has been nominated. AFRIMMAs are the biggest African...
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