A Lilongwe-based gospel singer, Maxwell Banda, has this month dropped a new single titled ‘Sindikusiyani Yaweh’ in which he has featured renowned gospel singer, Maggie Mangani. Speaking in an interview, Banda said the single is meant to give people hope, endurance and encourage them not to give up on God. “I have released the song […]
At the age of 14, rising Hip Hop artist Pesty C has already made a name for himself and collaborated with Malawi’s urban music legends. Speaking to Nyasa Times, Pesty C said he has 30 songs including the recently released hit single “Hustle” produced by Dare Devilz. “I have so many songs. I am going […]
Renowned gospel artist Wycliffe Chimwendo has broken his nine- year in music silence by releasing three songs; Teretu, Sionse and Sakana. In an interview, Chimwendo said his silence in the industry was due to, among other things, academic pressure as he was pursuing a degree in theology. He has since been ordained pastor for Living […]
A new online entertainment platform, Ghetto Tunes has been launched with the aim of empowering underprivileged creative youths in artistry. Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times, Ghetto Tunes cofounder, Joseph Morgan Lupiya noted that paying websites for uploads make it hard for underprivileged youths to promote and benefit from their art. “There is no […]
A Lilongwe-based hip hop musician, Ty Godwa whose real name is Godfrey Chilima is set to release a new single titled ‘Change’ in which he is encouraging the youths to have strong faith for change as they cling to the word of God. Ty Godwa said in an interview that the single is meant to […]
A Lilongwe-based Gospel Singer, Madalitso Banda has released a new single titled ‘Ndayalura mphasa’. In an interview, he said the song comes from the Book of John 5 which talks about a man who had difficulties in walking for 38 years but upon meeting Jesus Christ he was set free. “Therefore in this song I […]
Multiple award winning rapper Tay Grin has reacted to social media memes mocking the rapper to get married. Social media has been awash with pictures and memes with words, “Tay Grin akwatile (Tay Grin should get married)” and “He is Limbani Kalilani. The first man to say no to marriage in 1874”. Reacting to one picture on Instagram, Tay Grin […]
Blantyre-based female gospel musician, Anna Chintengo has recently released a new single titled ‘Talita Koumi’. The single featuring Allan Jogi which is currently enjoying airplay in various radio stations across the country, was meant to encourage people to call upon God during their problems if they are to be helped and delivered from their afflictions. […]
A Lilongwe-based gospel outfit called The Heart of Worship (THOW) has released three sample songs as an appetizer to worship music lovers in the country ahead of their debut album titled ‘Have Your Way’ currently under production. Recorded and mastered at Ituma Studios in Blantyre by Gresham Mokwena the songs are Mu Dzina Lake, Have […]
Blantyre-based hip hop lyricist Black Isco has on Thursday, 3 September released his second album titled “No More Excuses”. Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times, Black Isco described the 10 track album as a soundtrack to getting fit and staying healthy. “The album was inspired by my decline in fitness. I was getting dangerously […]
A social grouping called Muthukumano wa Alhomwe on Saturday celebrated the life of fallen Artist, Michael Yekha who was well known for his traditional music that hit Malawian airwaves in the 80s. Born on April 28, 1951 as Michael Yekha Mukhito Phiri, the Namawerenga hit maker passed away on March 3, 1988 at the age […]
While others in the music industry are on pause due to the new physical distancing norm over coronavirus, few artists are still making progress including the Lilongwe-based women’s choir, Chinsapo sweet melodies which has released the DVD of their third album titled ‘Moyo wanga ukondwa’. Sponsored by a locally owned Choice Construction company, the choir […]
Malawi’s Afro pop musician, Hilda Ulolo, popularly known as Hilco, is set to release a new single titled Ndakondwa. Hilco, who has relocated from Blantyre to Balaka to run a restaurant business, told Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Tuesday that the song talks about love, where a girl is deeply in love with a man to […]
Barely a fortnight after female hip hop artist, Toriah released her first love song “Gangster Love” citing lack of experience, the lady is back with a breakup song. Speaking to Nyasa Times, Toriah confirmed dating Jay Jay Cee for three years and that the relationship is over. She said: “The rumours are true. I have […]
Lilongwe-based singer, Costry whose real name is Sizwe Gwede Banda has recently dropped a spirit-filled single titled, ‘Let us pray’. In an interview he said that the song was meant to inspire and motivate people to always pray and believe in God for a better future. ‘’I wrote the song after some friends of mine […]
Mzuzu-based female musician, Matalinah Mwamlima is set to drop a single titled ‘Hero’ on August 15. In an interview, Mwamlima said the song was written when she was going through hard times in China where COVID-19 first broke out. With the pandemic, she said she was stuck all alone indoors for over five months during […]
Joram Nyirongo has come into the limelight with his EP called Tamuuze which he reports writing and recording in one week. “This EP is a free gift from me to Malawians during this trying season. It’s a celebration of true love. The EP depicts the reality that love is not always rosy. It gets tough […]
After weeks of social media buzz, Lilongwe-based female hip hop artist, Toriah has confirmed the release of her first love song ever. Titled “Gangster Love”, the song was produced at Raj records by Jay Jay Cee. According to Toriah, the song is scheduled to drop on Friday, 7th August. “The song is dropping on Friday […]