Malawi singers should up their game as they were not even recognised in the MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA) held in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on Saturday night. Since the awards were introduced seven years ago, no Malawian has ever been nominated. It was for Channel O Music Awards that Tay Grin was nominated in 2007 […]
Abale Ndikumbukeni, a video by a little known Nkhata Bay musician Gasper Nali, has hit over 9 million views on a Latinos Post on Facebook. A video of the folk artist has received worldwide acclaim and has seen about nine million views on Facebook and over one million views on YouTube despite that many of […]
Their name might sound new in Malawi gospel music domain but their songs are a marvel to listen. The dual comprising of Chimwemwe Chimwala and Rabbi Singini started way back in 2004 in Likuni at Charismatic Redeemed Ministries International praise team before relocating to South Africa. Though the journey has been full of potholes, for […]
South African-based Malawian R n B/ Raggae female singer Bertha Chiumia, also popularly known as Queen B has revealed that she is set to release her album “Don’t waste my time” this year. In a telephone interview with Nyasa Times on Sunday from her base in South Africa, Queen B said the album, which will […]
With the launch of his upcoming album “Mnthunzi” set for the first weekend of July, Afro rapper/singer Piksy is keeping the streets hyped up. CCNB recently announced he’d be dropping two new jams before unveiling his second album and keeping his word, he released the first record called “Mwezi Uwale” on Thursday. The other single […]
Having established himself in the music circles as a gospel rapper, Khetwayo aka KT is working on his sophomore album titled “Anditsogoza” which he reveals he began writing two years ago. “Anditsogoza appreciates the nature of God as a good shepherd of His children. Inspired by Psalms 23, the message behind it is that no […]
Blossoming music clique, the Direct Muzik Group (DMG) has roped in Lilongwe’s up-and-coming RnB/Hip-Hop female artist Spotless, real name Temwa Gondwe. DMG Record executive Dan Giovanni Mkwezalamba, commonly known as Genii Blakk, shared the news with Nyasa Showbiz. “The label is glad to introduce a sensational artist such as Spotless with an intriguing voice of soul […]
Truth be told, dressing has always been an issue for Malawian artists and only few players are able to manage, balance and apprise their wardrobes. Previously, it was just a case of matching different shiny colours, but this time around, trendy labels have taken over.An online publication Malawi Zoom has come up with a Top […]
Biriwiri announced they are back in the business of making music after a hiatus from recording. Last time Kabuzi and Zizwa blessed the people with a studio release, we got “Ngalawa” featuring the Daredevilz, which was followed by a remix which featured Piksy, Armstrong, Trumel and Sigidi. Why should anyone care? These guys are washed […]
A new music “streaming” platform Mvelani says it does not charge artists to upload or doctor its download numbers to favours others, saying they are more “ethical”, after MalawiZoom.com questioning why Malawian artists have to pay for their music to be on Malawi-music.com, the leading music download site in the country. Since the critical lifestyle […]
Malawian Christian rappers KBG, SAMUEL, C-Scripture and David Kalilani have been featured on a music project which is called “We Are One Africa”. The four-track project also has artists from Zambia, Nigeria, Kenya, Botswana, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Uganda and Mozambique and aims to inspire unity among Africans. “This year has been filled with sad […]
South Africa-based Malawian singer-cum-rapper Zani Challe has finally dropped her first 2015 release titled “Ndiphunzitse”. It comes out after it was leaked online and found its way on some Malawi radio stations in April and had to be taken down and off air awaiting the official release. The song is Zani’s second single after her […]
Malawi urban music industry is defined by the content in its music and it is widely dominated by youngsters with great talent and ability. The industry is a collection of Hip Hop, RnB, Dancehall and Reggae acts who either do it in the vernacular Chichewa or English. In the share of RnB, Malawi has seen […]
Born Kimberley Kaunda on 27 May, 1990, Kim is a Lilongwe-based Malawian female creative artist who developed her love for singing and songwriting around the age of 10. She started learning how to play a guitar aged 16 from her father Kerrie Kaunda who is an exceptional guitarist. Kim’s influences and inspiration include musical greats […]
Hip-hop sensation and producer Dj Kali has released his new single “Love U Better”. The song premiered Monday by Malawi’s music top music site (www.malawi-music.com) , is among some of the songs Dj Kali and his team finished off his upcoming studio album which is scheduled to be released later this year. The song which […]
Malawian singer Mau, currently based in England, on Thursday released the visuals for his new release “Miss Beautiful” off his upcoming EP. The song features rapper JJ. The Video for “Miss Beautiful” was shot and directed by Aubrey Mvula. Born Mau Nteteka, the artist was raised where he discovered he has some serious music in […]
If you are familiar with Malawi Music Videos. Then the name Sukez is not new to you. He is the bourgeoning video director who has already registered a number of great music video productions by his hand. Sukez now aims higher and talks tough on quality control and appeals to musicians to expand their production […]
BenSam Entertainment has released a music video for Dali’s “Bayuum Thii” with the female version of the song, which features Lilia, Juda Gaga and Complex being the first to be released on Friday. The male version includes Dali, Gwamba, Blaze, Martse, Phyzix and Krazie G on it. The video was shot by Ben Sam and […]