Malawian poet and author Joseph Daniel Sukali is preparing to release a new book that digs into one of the oldest questions there is — how the experiences of childhood quietly shape the adults we become. Don’t expect easy answers or a step-by-step fix for your life. The book, instead, takes a reflective look at […]
Veteran poet Hudson Chamasowa said he is working on an anthology poetry book tilted Ndakatulo Za Makono which themes various contemporary issues including academic and Christian life as well as people and cultural beliefs. In a written response on Friday, Chamasowa said he is only remaining with the analytical part where he shall expand the […]
A well-known poet, Robert Chiwamba has said he was going to collaborate with two new faces in his new album he was expected to release on the date to be announced later. Speaking Monday in Mzuzu, he said people should expect new style whereby two fellow poets would be featured in his new album andwas […]
Versatile artist, record producer, rapper and poet, Tendai Shaba is scheduled to release two poems off his new book titled “The taste before the bite” which is a collection of poems written from June 2019 to January 2020. According to the poet, the two poems, Dedication and The dark tunnel will be released in audio […]
After going into hibernation for two years, a Blantyre-based poet and radio personality Amfumu Kenneth Khondiwa is back with ‘Ndafa ndi Imodzi’ poem which is tackling betting games. The poem has come at a time when many Malawians regardless of age and sex are in love with betting as evidenced by growing number of betting […]
Poet Marumbo Sichinga popularly and simply known as Marumbo on Saturday launched his third album entitled “Things I wish I said”. The launch took place at Woodlands in the capital, Lilongwe. Speaking to Nyasa Times, Marumbo said the album shares the things he wished he said. “Everyone has something in them that they wish they […]
Nine girls have triumphed over 130 entries as top winners in the Plan International Malawi #ReWriteHerStory poetry competition. A 20 -year -old Charity Kamanyauli, 18 -year -old Chifuniro Khombera and 13 –year-old Patience Chipsagule came out tops in their respective categories of the demarcated age brackets of 10 to 14, 15 to 18, 19 to 24. The three have won […]
Plan Malawi is overwhelmed with the number of entries its ‘re-write her story’ poetry competition for girls has registered. The competition, eligible to girls aged between 10 to 24, aimed at highlighting personal reflections on how girls are represented in digital and print media and demand for change. “The number of entries has incredibly surpassed […]
Lilongwe-based socially conscious artist Sage Poet has described his recently released “Secrets of the Secrets” album as a narrative about a dialogue between man and the creator over various challenging topics that seem to leave mankind in conundrum. “Secrets of the Secret” is a duet album with Producer Justus which is densely packed with religious, […]
Barely few days after losing author Desmond Dudwa Phiri famously called DD Phiri, a dark cloud has fallen on Malawi again following the death of a prolific poet Mollen Nazombe. ‘Anduna’ as Nazombe was famously called in the poet industry reportedly died during the wee hours of Thursday 28th March 2019 after a long illness. […]
Sensational poet Robert Chiwamba will on Saturday, December 22 2018 get to the climax of his poetry journey as he will be launching his long awaited third poetry album titled ‘Kuchokera Ku Chanco ndikachirombo’ a dedication to all public university students who are struggling or dropping out of school due to the inconsiderate fees hike. The […]
One of Malawi’s finest poets Hudson Chamasowa also named as Mchochombe has confirmed that he will premier six poems from one of his forthcoming albums ‘Kukumbukira a Natembo’ at this years Sand Festival. The annual music and art festival is scheduled to take place at its usual venue Sunbird Livingstonia Beach Hotel in the Lakeshore […]
Catholic University’s fourth year Political Leadership student Lomuthando Nthakomwa has emerged winner of a poetry competition Standard Bank run as part of commemorating this year’s Africa Month anniversary. Announcing the outcome, Standard Bank Marketing Manager Madalitso Jonazi said Nthakomwa emerged the winner out of over 150 poets to scoop her prize. The contest was judged […]
Sensational poet Robert Chiwamba has embarked on a 15 day vocation training and skills campaign aimed at mobilizing the youths in the country to purse technical and vocational training, especially after finishing form four classes. The journey started on 1st July and expected to end on world skills day, the 15th of July. Among other things Chiwamba […]
Mulanje-based poet, Raphael Sitima, has announced a nationwide tour to launch his first ever DVD, Chala Changa and his third album Mfiti Za Mfiti targeting Blantyre, Lilongwe and Mulanje. He will be at Blantyre Cultural Centre (BCC) on March 5 and on March 25 he will be at M1 Centre Point in Lilongwe. On April […]
A renowned poet Robert Chiwamba has taken a step further in encouraging young people to embrace entrepreneurship in his new poet video titled Wachinyamata ndi Bomba which is due to be launched on Friday 9th February at Chancellor College’s little theatre in Zomba. According to Chiwamba who is also UNESCO good will ambassador, this will be a free […]
President of Poetry Association of Malawi (PAM), Chisomo M’dala has urged poets in Malawi not to be carried away with the successes they enjoyed in the year just ended, but rather should continue to work hard to further develop their ply. M’dala, popularly known as Nyamalikiti Nthiwatiwa made the call during a get- together ceremony […]
Talented Lilongwe based poet Julius Jules Banda has appealed to well-wishers in the country to fund his trip to London where he is invited to perform at lake of stars festival scheduled to take place on 10th March this year. Banda is the only poet invited from Malawi and he is expected to share the […]