Music lovers across Malawi are gearing up for a spectacular all-night party, as the Nkopola Leisure Centre in Mangochi prepares to host the highly anticipated “Accountants Explosion” concert — a star-studded showcase promising big names, a big stage and a big night out. The event, set to run from 6pm on Friday, September 18 right […]
After a five-year hiatus, one of Malawi’s finest artists and most consistent composers Anthony Makondetsa has announced his return to the music scene with his eighth album Ndagwira Mbendera. In the new album, the Chileka reggae artist reaffirms his status as a gospel preacher, plucking teachings from the Holy Book to impart knowledge of peace […]
Reggae outfit Black Missionaries has come out in the open to comment on the absence of Anthony Makondetsa at their live music shows. The media has been awash with varied reports to the effect that Makondetsa has quit the band. The band front man Anjiru Fumulani took an opportunity to apologise to their fans for […]
Chileka-based reggae artist, Anthony Makondetsa aka “Mr Cool” Friday night scooped the “Best Male” award in the Musicians Association of Malawi (MAM) Music Awards 2013-2014 held at Bingu International Conference Centre in Lilongwe. The “Mbumba Ya Abraham” singer scooped the award after outshining top Malawian musicians including Lucius Banda, Skeffa Chimoto, Maskal, Piksy and Lulu. […]
Fresh off releasing their seventh studio album ‘Kuimba 9’, Malawi’s top band the Black Missionaries have come under severe criticism for sub-standard workmanship. The Chileka band launched ‘Kuimba 9’ to a lukewarm reception at Robins Park in Blantyre on Friday. The Capital City launch at Lilongwe Hotel on Sunday evening was a different affair however, […]
Musician Anthony Makondetsa has released a 10 track album titled Fuko Lokondedwa with a focus on spreading the word of God unlike the previous albums whose main focus was love. “I have decided to put a little twist to this album by centering on God’s word found in the bible and spreading the word of God as […]