The taxpayer funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) has paid K51 million in loyalties to Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA) for artists who have had their music played on the corporation’s two radio stations. Of late, there has been disagreement between the State broadcaster and Musicians Union of Malawi (MUM) over loyalty arrears amounting to K164 […]
Renowned Gospel hip hop musicians, KGB whose real name is Kelvin Gumbi and Khetwayo Sibale have embarked on a school tour called “ back Pack Tour” to evangelize the message of Jesus to the students. In an interview, Khetwayo Sibale said that the tour seeks to connect them as artists with their fans in colleges, […]
Malawian recording singer and guitarist , Yang Chitika has released a new song featuring Jamaican artist Rassi Jarrett titled My hearts Beats. Heart beat is a love song which captures a man confessing his love for his lady, describing her as his heartbeat. Yang, who is based in China,said the song is alredy out and that […]
Up and coming singer Thomson Msiska aka Spark Liko Ndineyo projects has a great year ahead following the strides he has so far made in linking with fellow artists—both local and international—on collaborations. Spark Liko, a fresh education arts graduate from Mzuzu University (Mzuni), told Nyasa Times that his collaborating with TopKid, real name Chikwado Emodi from […]
Gospel artist Scrafoc has released a new single “Folo Me” inspired by the biblical book of Psalms 26 verse 6. The verse, which says, “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever” has prompted the artist to glorify God’s […]
Malawi music legend Lucius Banda has released a song single today ahead of his 50-year birthday commemoration in 2020. Speaking to Nyasa Times, Lucius said he has decided to release ‘Bwerera’ as a new year’s gift to his fans across the world. “I am releasing it today as a gift to my people on the […]
Promining an infectious joy, Chinsapo Sweet Melodies are now set to launch both the CD and DVD of their “Akudziwa ndi Yahweh” album on 29 December. Scheduled to take place at Chinsapo Secondary School Hall, the event will see other musicians coming together including Miracle Chinga, Favoured Martha, Evance Meleka, Grena Phiri, Esther Lazaro, Andrew […]
Susan Kumwenda, one of the newest gospel musicians based in the Capital Lilongwe, says she discovered her talent when she was in secondary school but did not have the inspiration to pursue her art because of what she describes as circumstances surrounding her past life. However, she says she was later motivated by American singer […]
Charles Dickens’ 1859 book The Tale of Two Cities has come to life, again in 2019; thanks to the unexpected musical collaboration of gospel giant Gwamba and afro-soul colossal Lawi in a song ‘Akondakitale’. The musical worlds which Gwamba and Lawi lives are evidently poles apart; yet when music brought them together, they have teared […]
Artists on Friday invaded Electronics 4 U shop in the capital Lilongwe in a bid to seek answers on why the owner of the shop popularly known as Muhamad got court injunction restraining the blank media levy which was supposed to directly benefit artists including musicians amidst increased cases of piracy. Government introduced a levy […]
Salima-based worshiper Moses Chikolosa says all is set for his long awaited CD launch for his both Mukhudze Kachisi and Mu mtanda album scheduled to take place on 8 December at Mwambiya Lodge gardens in the lakeshore side of Salima district. Speaking in an interview with Nyasa Times, Chikolosa said he has done all the […]
Gospel music lovers in the commercial city of Blantyre, will on Saturday 30th of November flock to victoria Hotel to witness the official launch of both Wakale and Yesu Nyansadabuza CD and DVD by Apostle Chitheka Louis. In an interview, Apostle Chitheka told Nyasatimes that people should expect great worship night full of wonders as […]
Malawian South Africa-based musician Onesimus, real name Sopani Kalua, of Prophet Shepherd Bushiri’s Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) on Saturday night won the All Africa Music Award (Afrima) as the Best Male Artiste under the category of Inspirational Music category. AFRIMA is an annual competition which aims to promote the unification of Africa through the celebration […]
A few months after their debut performance at Lake of Stars Discovery, The King’s Rifles (TKR) returned on Saturday at Africa Fashion Festival in Lilongwe. The duo, delivered a world class performance which they dubbed “Sweet Sixteens”. Speaking to Nyasa Times, one half of The King’s Rifles, Kananji revealed that the duo has started a […]
The State Department’s Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs (ECA) Arts Envoy Program through the U.S. Embassy has partnered with Nvak, an American non-profit organization to provide year-round, in-person and remote lessons in songwriting, music production, audio engineering, marketing, and public relations to young Malawians. In a statement made available to Nyasa Times, the program […]
The Malawi musical landscape is changing rapidly, as has musician Saint. But now, like a light from the 12-hour electricity blackout in the Ghetto—or maybe like a phantasmagoria of butterflies from a cobra—he has resurfaced from a gutter of competition to prove that he is still around with some fabulous love stories at heart to […]
A renowned artist popularly known by his stage name as Phyzix has released a new single titled Michael Yekha. Michael Yekha was one of the popular Malawian musicians in the 80s. In an interview, the artist said the song is about counting one’s blessings and was inspired by part of Michael Yekha’s song Ndiwerengere ndalama. […]
After dating for close to three years, Mangochi-based fast arising upcoming gospel musician Shupo Siwande has announced Saturday, 9th November, 2019 as a day that he is expected to exchange vows in a holy matrimony with his fiancée Alice Kondowe. As an artist, in his newly released songs Shupo has brought a new touch of […]