After months following his switch from secular music to gospel, one of the country’s oldest and veteran singers, Mlaka Maliro has come up with his first gospel album named Hosanna set to be launched on 24th this month. Maliro who, in earlier interview with Nyasa Times, was still debating on either to name the album […]
The words that a prophet is not loved in his hometown seem to be true following revelations that Blantyre Arts Festival (BAF) is attracting more attention from international artists than local. The annual gathering of both local and international artists, has received more applications for participation from international artists comparing to local ones, who seem […]
Inspector General of Police, Loti Dzonzi, has asked the Malawi Police Band to be creative by composing new songs to match changes that have taken place over time. Dzonzi made the request on Sunday at Luwalika Primary School during an impromptu address to the Band before the arrival of President Joyce Banda at the launch […]
Lions Arts Theatre has come of age. After thrilling Malawians with its political-satire Semo earlier this year, the group returns to stage on July 8 with another masterpiece, Go to Hell. Set for premier at Steers Garden in Blantyre, Go to Hell another political thriller, has wooed new faces to its cast with renowned broadcaster, […]
I happen to have been along the commercial city of Blantyre streets when an HIV and AIDS message reminded me of something way back in the late 90s. Yes, Boiz Lazy! And immediately, I remembered Jeff Kaira, that cool musical dude well know for his crooning in tracks like ‘Mundiunikile’. I just could not resist […]
Wati Kulemeka, that naughty Malawian housemate alongside blood-cousin Nafe Kulemeka, is the week’s Head of the House (HoH). Thanks to his beard that trapped some ice cream in the HoH contest in Downville. An uncontested winner, Wati gobbled his bowl of the cream after Biggie challenged the mates to snuff the stuff without hands or […]
Some of the country’s movie producers have expressed dissatisfaction with the local market, saying it favours foreign movies, chocking the local industry in the process. Some of the local movie producers told Nyasa Times in separate interviews the market was failing to support locally-made movies, instead, it prefers international movies which, in most cases, have […]
Youth Association for Democracy (YADEMA) has engaged the services of Malawi music icon Lucius Banda to perform at a fundraising gig scheduled to take place this coming Sunday at Mungo Park-Munali in the capital city Lilongwe. According to YADEMA Vice Chairman Alexander Mkandawire, the show is aimed at raising funds for various activities lined up […]
Malawian flag carrier in the Big Brother Stargame, Wati (Kulemeka) continues to shine in the Africa’s most popular reality television show, as he was declared the best Downville chef by fellow housemates. Wati is not only good at offering free comedy sessions and hanging out with Jannette, but also good when it comes to preparing food. […]
The most used definition of music is that it is the “discipline of sound”. Others say music brings people together and that it makes the world go around. But as far as Malawian musician Piksy songs are concerned, they bring the most wanted feeling in peoples life love. Born Evance Zangazanga, but known with his […]
With the country’s representatives in the on-going Big Brother Star Game still sailing through weekly evictions, it would only be disappointing if they happen to miss the night of June 23 when 101 FM Dj Malick invades the house with his music-spinning skills. Dj Malick real name Masugzo Msiska is expected to party with the […]
With about eight weeks to go to the Big Brother Stargame finals, Multichoice Malawi has lined up a number of different social gatherings to create more hype and excitement among their DSTV subscribers and drum up support for the country’s Big Brother Stargame couple—Nafe and Wati. MultiChoice sales and marketing manager Chimwemwe Nyirenda disclosed that the free-for-all activities […]
Youngsters from Area 25 in Lilongwe, known as Sungununu crew, have become icons in their own right after introducing a fashion line called Miyambi wear. The musical trio, comprising Essim, Gowa and Janta, named the fashion line Miyambi as a way of conserving and promoting culture through language. “We do our music in vernacular language, […]
Malawian representatives in the Africa’s most popular reality television show, Big Brother Stargame- cousins Wati and Nafe – are still in the contention Ghana’s Mildred and Botswana’s Edith & Eve became the first Upville housemate to be evicted on Sunday. Sunday’s eviction show, as usual, started with highlights of the second week of the reality […]
College of Medicine sports complex hall was jam parked with well wishers including Minister of Economic Development Atupele Muluzi when senior journalist Mc Donald Chapalapata was celebrating his marriage to banker Lilian Mapundula. Officiating of the marriage was held at St Pauls Cathedral of the Anglican Church in Blantyre. Visibly excited Chapalapata did not hesitate […]
Malawi fashion designer Chiku Gondwe is getting big following in her clothing brand which was launched recently in Blantyre. Chiku, who also owns L’Afric Tailoring Limited with her husband Frank, unveiled her Chiccu clothing line at CFAO car showroom and installed 17-year old model Rejoice Namale, a student of St Patrick’s Academy, as the label […]
What started as an idea is swiftly turning into reality as Mwezi Wawala International Arts and Theatre Festival keeps on attracting attention locally and international with artists from USA, Uganda, Kenya, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Nigeria currently confirmed to partake in the intercontinental feast. The festival to be hosted by Nanzikambe Arts will take place from […]
Big Brother Africa (BBA) Stargame may not just have youthful Malawian pair cousins Nafe and Wati amongst its competitors for the US$300,000 end jig, but is also ‘searching’ for the next musical outfit to entertain fans during one of the eviction ceremonies. During the last BBA, Malawi was represented by the performance of R’n’B star […]