Manganya to shoot new film in the North

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 14, 2010
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Comedian-cum-film director Michael Usi is going to direct  the new movie which is to be shot in the districts of Nkhata Bay, Mzuzu, Rumphi and Mzimba.
The multi-talented Usi known in showbiz as ‘Manganya’ said the new international film project would to roll out in the next two months.
According to self-made artist, the development has been [...]

Hidden talent rocks French Cultural Centre

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 14, 2010
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Last Saturday, French Cultural Centre (FCC) in Blantyre was the rendezvous for Malawi’s urban musicians, producers, DJs and fans as Hidden Talent Entertainment (HTE) members Renegade and Pilgrim were launching their mix tape ‘Renegade vs. Pilgrim’ and Thino his album ‘Ukatopa’.
As a launch show, newly found HTE, also extended the event to up and coming [...]

Malawi’s film ‘Seasons of a Life” gets 8 nominations at AMAA 2010

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 12, 2010
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Malawi’s film ‘Seasons of a Life” gets 8 nominations at AMAA 2010  | read this item

After almost a year of silence, Seasons of a life, a FirstDawn Arts production has received eight nominations at the sixth African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) 2010 whose award ceremony shall be held next month in Yenagoa, the capital of the oil-rich Bayelsa State, Nigeria.
The nominations were unveiled on March 6, in the Ghanaian capital, [...]

The dawn of Hidden Talent Entertainment

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 11, 2010
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Coming from the days when there was minute support from broadcasters and the audience, gradually, Malawi’s urban music has now moved to becoming one of the most played and liked  genres in the country.
Looking at the potential urban music has, local artists have now realized music can pay bills and bring bread and butter to [...]

‘Miss SADC’ set for UK in June, Malawi to hold its show

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 11, 2010
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The 2010 edition of Miss Southern Africa beauty pageant will start showcasing in Britain in June this year before spreading to Malawi and other nations in the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Conrad Mwanda head of the CM Events Consultancy organizing the event told Nyasa Times.
Mwanza said in a media statement e-mailed to Nyasa Times: [...]

I am happily married –Lilongwe’s beauty Matofotofo

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 9, 2010
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Miss Matofotofo Lilongwe winner Florence Banda has revealed that she is a married woman with two children.
Banda who was crowned Miss Matofotofo in Lilongwe last Saturday disclosed her marital status in an interview with Nyasa Times.
“I am happily married to Noel Banda,” said the 27-year-old Marketing Executive working for Zodiak Broadcasting Station.
The Biggy Beauty said [...]

Florence Banda of Zodiak radio wins Miss Big Lilongwe

By Nyasa Times
Published: March 7, 2010
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Florence Banda, 27, scooped the Miss Big Matofotofo Lilongwe crown after she beat seven other contestants who took part in the pageant held at Sunbird Capital Hotel on Saturday night.
Miriam Kaudzu was crowned the first princess, Agnes Kapanda became the second princess while Bertha Tambala was crowned Miss Personality at a glittering occasion attended by [...]

Miss Biggy ‘Matofotofo’ to be held on March 6

By Nyasa Times
Published: February 24, 2010
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Miss Biggy ‘Matofotofo’ to be held on March 6  | read this item

Organisers of the inaugural Miss Matofotofo beauty contest for women who wear size 40 and above, with no restrictions on age, height and marital status have announced that the event will be held on March 6.
The Fat Pageant will be launched at Sunbird Capital Hotel in Lilongwe, Lwazi promotions said.
Pageant organizer Lwazi Mbowa (pictured) who [...]

Artists, DJs speak on the future of Malawi urban music

By Nyasa Times
Published: February 19, 2010
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Artists, DJs speak on the future of Malawi urban music  | read this item

Local hip-hop, R&B, dancehall, pop and other urban music genres are now enjoying substantial listenership across Malawi.
Coming from the days when the country had few hip-hop (the well-known local urban genre then) artists, such as the Real Elements and Dynamike, the nation has witnessed the dawn of a new generation of urban musicians.
Unlike in the [...]

Malawi contestant at Miss Africa USA 2010 speaks on her plans

By Nyasa Times
Published: February 18, 2010
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Malawi contestant at Miss Africa USA 2010 speaks on her plans  | read this item

Malawi’s contestant at the Miss Africa USA 2010, Nelly Mbambo says she will raise awareness on how important education is to girls.
“I hope to work hand-in-hand with educational organizations and raise awareness in how important education is because it is what I am most passionate about,” Mbambo told UGPulse.com.
“Africa is faced with so many problems [...]

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