Roots and rebellion: Wailing Brothers, the band that launched Malawi’s reggae king, set for triumphant comeback

The legendary outfit that backed Evison Matafale during the very birth of his music career is dusting off their instruments for a comeback show — nearly 25 years after the reggae icon’s tragic death shook the nation. Wailing Brothers, the band Matafale recorded his groundbreaking debut album Kuimba 1 with back in 1999, are set […]

Malawi music stars line up for lakeside all-nighter at Sunbird Nkopola for Accountant’s Explosion concert

A line-up of some of Malawi’s most prominent musicians will take to the stage at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on 19 September for The Accountant’s Explosion, an all-night concert promising performances from dusk until dawn. The event is the work of promoter Jai Banda, known in Malawi’s entertainment circles as Mr Entertainer, who has billed the […]

Skeffa, Ma Blacks and Makondetsa headline dusk-till-dawn Mangochi bash

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 […]

Ma Blacks to perform at St Paul Seminary alumni fundraiser

Malawi’s reggae kings the Black Missionaries will perform during St Paul Seminary Alumni Association Fundraising show on 28 February 2020 at Davido Lounge in Mangochi district. According to the Publicity Secretary for the Alumni, Luke Chimwaza the Alumni  want to raise over K 10 Million which will be channeled towards development activities at the school. “We want to raise funds […]

Ma Blacks to perform at Mchinji Ngoni’s fundraising show: Target K5m for N’cwala ceremony

Mchinji Ngoni Heritage Association  (MNGOHA) has orgazined a fundraising show on Friday with Malawi’s reggae power house the Black Missionaries and Anthony Makondetsa to fundraising for the  N’cwala Traditional Ceremony. In an interview with Nyasa Times, MNGOHA Public Relations Officer Brian Banda Sibande said the grouping is targeting to raise about K5 million kwacha they […]

The ‘hidden loud voice’ behind Black Missionaries

Oftentimes, it is the golden voice of poster boy Anjiru Fumulani that many relate the successful journey of Malawi’s most popular reggae band, The Black Missionaries. Anjiru took over the mantle of leading the Chileka based reggae outfit from his elder brother Musamude in 2006 after his demise. Still, some associate the Black Missionaries’ rise […]

Ma Blacks rock Mangochi as Zitherepano celebrates 22nd anniversary in style

Zitherepano Club in Mangochi became a centre of attraction on Friday night as Black Missionaries Band dished out its best performance to mark the club’s 22nd anniversary. The Chileka-based reggae band had their equipment set by 21:30 p.m with Khozi Masimbe raising the curtain followed by Yanjanani Chumbu who dished out different songs to keep […]

Two shows collide for Ma Blacks, organisers being cheated for two years

Typical of Malawian musicians, the Black Missionaries Band have been caught off guard after they are caught between two shows, the same day and night, in two cities. On Sunday, the Chileka based reggae power house  together with Anthony Makondetsa are supposed to perform in Lilongwe at M1 Center Point while at the same time […]

Ma Blacks charity show raises K1.2m at Mibawa for flood victims

Music fans stormed Mibawa Hall in Blantyre on Friday  to support the floods victims while enjoying music from Malawi’s reggae outfit Black Missionaries. The fundraising show was organized by journalists under Blantyre Press Club in collaboration with the Black Missionaries and Anthony Makondetsa. Blantyre Press Club President Blessings Kanache said through the shoe the club […]

Ma Blacks to perfom in aid in of Malawi flood disaster: Partners Blantyre Press Club

In response to devastated floods that have left many Malawians homeless, journalists under the umbrella body of Blantyre Press Club ( BPC) in collaboration with the Malawi’s reggae outfit Black Missionaries has organised a fundraising show on Friday with a target of realizing K3 Million to assist the victims. Speaking in an interview Both BPC […]

‘Ma Blacks’ in Balaka show ahead of Tamanya Waka’s home coming concert

The famous Chileka based reggae group Black Missionaries is this Friday 22nd February expected to perform at Modern Park in Balaka before proceeding to New Village House to raise hype ahead of Easter Holiday’s major reggae concerts in Blantyre and Lilongwe. Band Manager Ras Ray Harawa said: “All is set for this weekend shows” He […]

Black Missionaries , Fredokiss and ‘Soldier’ set for Carlsberg Beerfest  show at Lilongwe Golf Club

People from Lilongwe should expect fun  from Friday to Sunday  as Black Missionaries together with several  musicians are expected to  perform at Lilongwe Golf Club to mark the 50 Years of Carlsberg Celebration Beerfest. According to Castle Malawi Senior Brands Manager Alcoholic Beverages, Widdey Nsona,they are  ready to host and entertain their  consumers while they enjoy their  products. “We are anticipating over […]

All set for Matafale’s memorial show in Chileka: Ma Blacks reject DPP show

The  annual memorial show for the late Malawi’s King of Reggae Evison Matafale is on this Sunday November 25 2018  in Chileka, Blantyre  with another massive live music performances. Black Missionaries band Manager Ray Harawa told Nyasa Times that preparations for the memorial show are at final stage and people should expect thrills and fireworks. […]

Lirangwe Secondary school alumni target K10m in fundraising: Ma Blacks to perform at M1 Center Point

Lirangwe Secondary School alumni Association have lined up different fundraising activities with a target of realizing about K10 million, with the first activity being a show by Malawi’s leading  reggae outfit The Black Missionaries on Sunday, November 11 at M1 Center Point (CP) Entertainment center in Lilongwe. In an interview with Nyasa Times, the association’s […]

Ma Blacks and Paul Banda shows clash in Balaka

Fun seekers in the Eastern Region District of Balaka are in suspense and are having a headache in choosing which musical show to patronise on Sunday following a clash of events. Straight from their Saturday show at Zitherepano in Mangochi, Malawi’s leading Chileka based reggae group Black Missionaries invade Balaka to perform at Modern Park […]

‘Ma Blacks’ cancels Livingstonia Beach Mothers day show: Set for Zitherepano and Modern Park

Malawi’s leading reggae outfit Black Missionaries have announced the cancellation of one of their musical shows lined up for this weekend as part of commemorations of the annual Mothers Day celebrations which falls on October 15  every year. Manager of the Band, Ras Ray Harawa, confirmed the postponement of the show at an eleventh hour […]