Though he has been in the music industry for not more than two years, 26-year-old Maskal is far from a stranger. At the moment, with only one album ‘Nthawi’ and a DVD to his credit, the Afro R&B singer, real name Masiye Kasaru, is now rated to be one of the top musicians in the […]
Its obvious Malawians have fallen in love with foreign music especially Zambian music. Clubs, parties and weddings are now centre-stage for Zambian music a clear indication how passionate the locals are towards the neighbours’ work of art. Ironically, in what would be dubbed as unexpected circumstance, Malawian artists seem to have found solace in Zambia […]
One of Malawi’s most celebrated Afro-R&B singers Masiye Kasaru popularly known as Maskal has released a single gospel track which he says is giving to his fans for free as a Christmas gift because of their continued support. Maskal, as he is better known, says the vernacular song titled Wabadwa or He is Born is currently available on […]
There was low turn-out at the three-day Senga Beach music festival which took place over the weekend at Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel in Salima. Despite bringing together the country’s top notch artists, among them Lucius Banda, Black Missionaries, Skeffa Chimoto and musician of the moment Maskal, the music fest attracted low patronage. The artists and […]
Chez Ntemba International dance competition 2011 reaches climax over the weekend with the final contest pledging more money and fun. To make it more competitive and ideal to watch, the organizers have raised the prize money from K12,000 for number one spot in each category to K20,000 and K10,000 for runners up from K5,000. The […]
Malawi’s record company, Nde’feyo Entertainment, have officially unveiled their new signing, 20-year-old Afro R&B singer Sopani Armstrong Kalua, better known by his middle name on stage. The Blantyre-based lad, currently residing in the township of Chilobwe, has joined Maskal, Piksy, Biriwiri and Maziko Band on the record company’s roster. Armstrong, a multitalented singer-songwriter, rapper and […]
One Jamaican dance-hall artist Beenie Man once rhymed in a collaboration with compatriot Elephant Man-If I never mama, mi nuh born-(If I never have no mother I would not have born) justifying importance of a mother to life. Its undeniable fact that a mother’s love has played a big role in our upbringing and it’s […]
Creativity and versatility must be the underlying factor behind Young Kay and Cyclone’s Pauchidolo mix-tape. On second thought, it might be maturity and diversity on the part of the two MCs to release such philosophy similar to the Kanye West and Jay-Z’s ‘Watch the Throne’. With main act being Young K and Cyclone, the 15 […]
Blantyre music enthusiasts on Saturday night proved their loyalty when they turned up in hundreds to witness ‘Nthawi’ music video album launch by Maskal. The scene was set at Robins Park and the impressive turn out and devotion the fans showed throughout the night performances despite several hitches was only needed approval to declare the […]
By Maurice Nkawihe, Nyasa Times Masiye Kasaru aka Maskal is man of time and the irony of having a debut album named ‘Nthawi’ seem to be long benefit him. At the age of 25, Maskal launched his professional music career with the premiere of the smash-hit album, which over the year has hit platinum. Nthawi, […]