Malawi’s top hip hop artist artist Fredokiss, real name Penjani Kalua, has joined the UTM party as he wants to take active role in frontline politics. The artist, who is son to politician Kamlepo Kalua, said he decided to join UTM because it is a safe space for new generation ideas. In a statement, UTM Party has […]
Multi award winning rapper and youth activist Fredokiss has on Friday released a new song “Mukanene”. Speaking in an exclusive interview with Nyasa Times, Fredokiss described “Mukanene” as a victory song. “Everytime David went to war, he came back with a song. The Bible calls these songs “Psalms”. Mukanene is mine,” he explained. Mzuzu Magistrate […]
State has withdrawn the case against Penjani Kalua, also known as Fredokiss in the music circles, together with his two other co-accused. The U-turn by authorities, announced in court on Wednesday, was because of a lack of evidence, Fredokiss lawyer Leonard Mbulo told Nyasa Times in an interview. According to Mbulo, the Chief Resident Magistrate […]
Rapper Fredokiss returns to court this Wednesday hopefully to have his election-related case begin trial after two previous adjournments. Real name Fred Penjani Kalua, Fredokiss is accused of offering handouts during the last presidential polls contrary to Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Act (PPEA). The Ghetto king, together with two others, was arrested in Rumphi on June […]
The electoral-related case involving rapper, hummanitarian and youth activist Fredokiss has been adjourned to yet to be announced date for commencement of the trial. His lawyer Leonard Mbulo has confirmed with Nyasa Times. “We have learnt through the Court Administrator that the Magistrate who is handling the case (Her Worship Gladys Gondwe) is not available […]
Musician Fredokiss real name Penjani Kalua who is also son to former minister and parliamentarian for Rumphi Central Kamlepo Kalua and two accomplices on Wednesday pleaded not guilty on charges of offering handouts during elections time contrary to Presidential and Parliamentary Elections Act (PPEA). Fredokiss, 34, together with Steven Mkandawire, 31 and David Kausiwa, 22 […]
Deputy Commissioner of Police Noel Kayira has said said law enforcement agencies have so far recorded 38 violent incidents in relation to Tuesday’s election and that they have also pressed charges to rapper Fredokiss, who was arrested on Tuesday. Kayira said the police and army are vigilant in protecting the nation before and after the […]
Details, emanating from the Malawi police and Malaiw Defence Force (MDF), are emerging revealing that hip-hop artist Fredokiss’ detention on Tuesday was a case of mistaken identity and a quest to protect him. Nyasa Times has interviewed a police officer and an officer in the defense forces, who were on the scene and were involved […]
Malawi hip-hop star Fredokiss, real name Penjani Kalua, has been detained by Malawi Defence Force (MDF) soldiers at Chiweta in Rumphi for allegedly issuing cash handouts to prospective voters in the fresh presidential elections on Tuesday. Fredokiss, son to Member of Parliament for the area Kamlepo Kalua, was picked together with his two friends. He was […]
Fredokiss’ controversial ‘Dadada’ song has a lavish video out, what with a plush Maserati and his ‘Fredo’ hummer spinning the wheels in the background. The video, shot in the plush of Johannesburg, is already trending on YouTube and has got social media berserk because of its class. Equally unexpected is feature of Malawi national team […]
Ghetto Gutter Entertainment CEO, Fredokiss on Monday, 4th May released a critically acclaimed hit “Da Da Da” which has attracted an avalanche of comments on social media. Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times, Fredokiss said “Da Da Da” is about being at ease in the face of rebuke, disrespect and hatred. “DADADA” is an […]
Released online late last year, “No Slacking” video by South Africa based Mr Jagz hits both international and local big screens this week following Trace and MTV Base’s approval. The song was produced by Shedlabz Music, producers from Lilongwe and features Fredokiss as well as an upcoming artist Killo. “Fredo is a big brother since […]
League for Change (LC) has asked government to reverse its decision to withdraw support towards subsidising tuition for the Malawi College of Health Sciences (MCHS) students across the country. About 30 students nurses are currently on the verge of being withdrawn from studies. In its Tuesday open letter to the Minister of Health, LC president […]
After introducing League for Change forum on November 2, 2019, Fredokiss has taken another big step by organising a big walk to raise funds for Mzuzu Crisis Nursery Orphanage. On November 9, 2019, the forum organised the big walk that started at Katoto Ground heading to Chimaliro where there is an orphanage named Mzuzu Nursery […]
Penjani Kaluwa, popularly known as Fredokiss in music cycles, has established a grouping ‘League for Change’, where the youth are expected to be agents of change by providing solutions to problems affecting the country. He said that there is need for space for the youth who desire to be change- agents so that they can […]
Two of Malawi celebrated musicians—Fredokiss (Penjani Kalua) and Tay Grin (Limbani Kalirani)—lost in their parliamentary bids for a seat in the national assembly after flopping despite pulling crowds to their campaign rallies. Fredokiss, known in the music circles as ‘The Ghetto King’, is son to firebrand politician Kamlepo Kalua while Tay Grin, also known as […]
As a way of relaxing from the rigors of academic life, University of Malawi’s Chancellor College Students have organized a social weekend scheduled to start on Friday 26th to 27th of April where Fredokiss, Malceba and Kelly Kay are on the menu to perform. Among other activities, there will also be a costume party where […]
Hip hop artist, ambassador and activist Fredokiss is to receive the newly introduced Urban Music Humanitarian Award. Fredokiss real name Penjani Kalua is the first recipient of the award which recognizes the work of urban arts person/s in communities in Malawi who are devoted to the welfare of humanity. Among Fredokiss’s achievements include scholarships, paying […]