Singer/Rapper Pinky Ice has added her voice to the arrest of embattled hip-hop musician Mwiza Chavura after releasing a song titled Nzakupanga Rape which some quarters say glorifies rape, which was quickly taken down by local file sharing websites and blogs is not the solution. Chavura has since been charged with producing obscene language contrary […]
Controversial hip-hop musician Mwiza Chavura – who was arrested after releasing a song titled Nzakupanga Rape deemed by some section of society as inciting sexual assault – on Friday walked home after being granted bail by the Lilongwe Magistrate’s Court, eight days after his arrest. Chavura, a graduate of Mzuzu University, has been charged with producing […]
I was appalled, rather bemused, by the general response to Mwiza Chavura’s song Rape. The general consensus, by activists and the public alike, was to ‘crucify the musician’. So fervent has the uproar been that the musician has apparently been arrested. But I believe arresting Chavura is a wrong remedy to the problem. Someone who sits down […]
Salima-based gospel musician Levison Masamba says he is currently working on his new album titled ‘Ndine yosefe volume 3’ due to be released in March this year. Being recorded at King of strings and corner stone studios by Madela and Philos Muloya, respectively. The album features some artists including Walusungu Kishombe, Farai Chazima, Madalitso Moya and Innocent […]
Lilongwe based Reggae gospel artist, Roy View has released a new video from one of his singles which is titled “Mndani”. The music video was dropped on January 15, 2017, and in an interview with Malawi News Agency on Monday in Lilongwe, Roy said this is one of the best videos released so far since […]
Renowned urban artist Jungle Jex will on the 16th January 2018 drop one of his new singles titled “Nena”. Speaking in an interview with Malawi News Agency on Wednesday, the artist whose real name is Ezra Williams said the single is a welcoming of the New Year. “It is one of my best song singles […]
Malawimusic.com has said it has removed from its site the his controversial song about rape by Mwiza Chavura after a public outcry over lyrics in which he boasts of having guts to commit such atrocious act on any girl who dares to rebuff him. In the song titled Rape, Chavura partially sings: “Agwiliridwe basi, nanenso […]
The Hip Hop community has apologized, sent a strong condemnation, and distanced itself from the viral derogatory song ‘Rape’ by former Trap Squad artist, Mwiza Chavura. The community has united to apologize to women, mothers, daughters and sisters saying he (Chavura) does not represent what they are about. The song ‘Rape’, released December 21 has […]
Renowned Lilongwe based urban music star, Macelba, has planned to drill various female artists in artistic skill sets in a one-day lecture program organised by Female Entrepreneurs Network (FEENNET) scheduled to take place on January 13, 2018 at Akulenji Inn in Lilongwe. FEENNET Chief Executive Officer, Catherine Mlenga, confirmed about the lecture program, saying the […]
Malawi’s Afro pop musician, Hilda Ulolo, popularly known as Hilco, has called on institutions and individuals to invest towards the support of Malawian music for the sector to develop. In an interview, the Chirimba Township based musician said music can be a good source of income, just like any other economic activity, but claimed it […]
Hip-hop artist Tay Grin on January 1 released a music video for one of his songs ‘21’ taken off his new Extended Play (EP). Tay Grin’s Media Relations Manager, Kimpho Loka, said the video is locally produced as they wished to only use Malawian talents. Loka added: “It was shot at the magnificent Latitude 13 […]
One of Malawi’s upcoming hip-hop artists Lackie, whose real name is Lackson Kamwendo, is all set to release a new single Kujamayaine on Monday January 8, 2018. Lackie came into the limelight in September 2017 when he released a song called ‘Akazinjee’ which he featured Mikozi on both the audio and video formats that won […]
One of the upcoming gospel artist in the country, Shammah Stollah aka Shammah Vocals has released a single track titled ‘No reverse’ which is striking the airwaves in the country with energetic vibes and power. The newly released ‘No reverse’ song has been produced by Andrew Michembo aka Jay Emm with 97 records studio in […]
The legendary musician, Sir Paul Banda has asked government to consider introducing laws that would ensure that intellectual property of musicians is protected. Banda made the appeal in an interview when he was commenting on the current status of Malawian music industry. He said he appreciates the efforts the young and upcoming artist are putting […]
The 2017 award winning star for the best R n’ B category in Urban Music People (UMP) awards Kell Kay says all is set for the release of the music video for his latest hit juju. Speaking in an interview on Saturday, Kay said he has decided to release the video on Monday (tomorrow) as […]
In a bid to appreciate talents and innovations made by gospel musicians in the country, the Lilongwe based promotion firm, Magic promotions will on 1st January 2018 present awards to artists who have been very exceptional in the year 2017. Magic Promotions Communications manager Chris Loka said the presentation of awards will take place at Sheaffer ICA […]
Malawi’s Afro Pop artist Daniel Kaliwo populary known as DNA of ‘Mukandipepesele’ hit is set to release four latest songs which will be out before Christmas period. The 25-year-old star told Nyasa Times that he has decided to drop the new singles which are titled ‘Ndilongosole’, ‘Ndichimwa’, ‘Ukakhala Uzindisowa’ and ‘Abambo Anga’ in order to […]
Gospel musician, Chimwemwe Mhango has said local musicians are yet to reap the rewards of the new copyright law which was passed in parliament in 2016. When the new law was passed, the musicians including big names, like Allan Nguyuma and Lucius Banda hailed the passing of the Bill. They viewed the new law as […]