Singer Andrew Matrauza death ‘big loss’ to Malawi music industry

October 8, 2015 Maurice Nkawihe- Nyasa Times 68 Comments

Renowned musician Andrew Matrauza famed for song Musadabwe has died after a short critical illness.

Matrauza: Dead
Matrauza: Dead

One of the musicians, Fugie Kasipa confirmed to Nyasa Times of Matrauza’s death.

Kasipa, who is coordinating the funeral arrangement, said Matrauza died on Thursday morning at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital where he was admitted.

”He was critically ill. The arrangements are that he will be buried in his home district Zomba, but the programme is open to change,” said Kasipa.

Matrauza, who has entertained Malawians with his music the past years before he went to South Africa, was admitted at QECH on Friday in Ward 3B after complaining of stomach pains.

He returned to Malawi from South Africa in July and had been sick since his return.

Matrauza came onto the limelight after releasing songs such as ‘Musadabwe,’ which enjoyed airplay in most of the local radio stations, entertainment centres and a wedding song, describing the Malawian marriage arrangement from the groom’s point of view, continues to be played during wedding and send-off ceremonies in the country.

The musician featured in most of Joseph Tembo’s music videos which enjoyed airplay on MBCTV and he also featured Tembo in some of his music videos.

Tembo said he was “deeply shocked” with the death of Matrauza.

“I’m deeply shocked with the news in fact I can’t believe this , I was with him a day ago and we managed to chat and I was happy that he will be out so soon but hearing he is gone it’s very painful to me.

“I knew Andrew way back , we have worked and grow together we were more like brothers , he was such guy who was creative in doing things , I will surely miss him”, mourned Tembo .

Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) president Reverend Chimwemwe Mhango has described Matrauza’s death a big loss to the music industry.

“Malawi has been robbed of great music talent. It’s sad loss,” said Mhango.

“Matrauza had a special place in the industry because he  chose to do songs that talk about weddings and that gave him a very unique platform. We will really miss him.”

Mhango also hailed Matrauza’s collaboration with musician and producer Joseph Tembo.

Born on May 30 1978, Matrauza is survived by a wife and two children, Junior and Noel—Additional reporting by Mphatso Nkhoma, Nyasa Times.

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68 replies on “Singer Andrew Matrauza death ‘big loss’ to Malawi music industry”

  11. Your comments show how passionate you are about some of our well baked songs like the Andrew Matrauza one.It was well done to the extent that we are still playing and singing it joyfully.But please our Musicians,hold yourself when you become famous.Your talent is not for sale.God gave you that talent to entertain and edify others and it wasnt given as your passport for women,men and children.If only all my talented Malawians whom i always pray that they live long e.g Manganya,Bon Kalindo,Gospel Kazako,Lucius,Bushiri,Gaba,Fisher,Apostle Ndovie,Ethel,Thom Mpinganjira,Mulli elder brother,Hapuwani guy,Mkasa,Richard Chipuwa,Mkasa,Msati Mseke,Mary Waya,Chakwera,Saulosi Chilima,Kinna,Nazombe,Walter,Getrude Muntharika,the list goes on,would hold on ,these people can help entertain and change our lives.My prayer goes to God for all talented Malawians to live long in Jesus name.

    Amen

  21. I hope this will serve as a lesson to the Malawian society who love music but care less about the musician. Most of you are claiming to love his music but a daunting question is, if you really liked his his music how come you did not show your support by purchasing original CDs!. Had you been royal enough he wouldn’t have came to RSA. I am not a musician and neither am I rerated to one, but it breaks my heart to how great talents are ruined through piracy. If we do not amend our altitude most of our artists will end like this. Another worrying factor is the fact that I have been living here in RSA for over half of my age,however I have never heard any Malawian music being played on any media station, but when I visit back home all I hear is South African music, why. Are we unpatriotic or just plain stupid with an inferior complexity. Mind you most of South African music lack meaning its just the rhyme where asmost of Malawian music are very informative .

  22. kwake kwatha psiti! Good to celebrate his life today, his attributes to man kind.

    Mission complete! RIP

  25. RIP, its loss to the country ‘ not a big loss’ as the heading,may God take care his children,may you fellow musicians help his family.

  27. Chomwecho okondedwa poti tiyembekezela izi. Chitani changu polekana nazo zoipa, kuti imfa ikamabwela izitipeza opanda banga ndi opanda chilema. MHSRIP. Amen

  32. Eish, i feel sorry about the untimely demise of Andy. May the good LORD comfort the believers in hard time like this. We will truly miss his musical talent.

  38. Boma la Malawi + a Musician Association of Malawi (kaya mumatelo kaya) nchani chooneka ndi maso chomwe mwachitapo pa imfa ya Andy??? Simukanatha kumupititsa ku Chipatala chabwino ku SA konko? Mbiri ya munthu musamaikometse akamwalira. Samalani aluso adakali moyo. Mzimu wa Andy uuse mu mtendere. Amen

  42. He came back to Malawi from South Africa, Sha! One thing about South Africa is if you are foreigner and you fall sick, they treat you like a dog! These guys are ruthless, but here foreigners are treated like VIP!

  45. Nyimbo yandikumbutsa nthawiyi ung’ono-ung’ono usanayambe A Duge akuvala ma big gwanda. Eish dzikoli.
    RIP Andrew

  50. A great loss indeed, this song takes me back to 2002 when I had just completed my high school and went home. I was relatively young and single and I must admit that his sexy eyes used to blow me away. It’s really sad to loose such a young vibrant life with so much expected to be achieved. How ever that’s the cluelty of life. May his bereaved family find strength through the holly spirit.

  59. How come his death is being described as a great loss to the Music industry when he stopped singing for quite a long time? He stopped singing long time ago. By the way amadwala chiyani????

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