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Join the union, Mum leader urges musicians
Musicians Union of Malawi (Mum) leader Vita Chirwa on Wednesday called upon…
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Veteran musicians need to realign, says Lloyd Phiri
Veteran gospel musician and producer Lloyd Phiri on Wednesday dared fellow seasoned…
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Albums no longer Fashionable—Nyandoro
Veteran musician Stanley Nyandoro Mthenga, who is from the Shire Valley and…
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Lulu makes first song with Driemo
Singer and producer Lulu has released his first song for 2025 titled…
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Valentine show raises K17m for needy students
Valentine Mega show organised by Gilgal–The Church College at Kigali Events Centre…
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Malawi National Dance Troupe rises with dances
Malawi National Dance Troupe, which is part of the 20-member delegation that…
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Inspiring creativity: Q’s passion for the arts
Celebrated poet Q Malewezi has been in the creative realm for years.…
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Govt laments ‘few’ women artists in leadership roles
Director of Arts in the Ministry of Local Government, Unity and Culture…
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Alfonso, British Council partner in fashion venture
Award-winning fashion designer Lilly Alfonso through her 100 Year Plan has partnered…
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Kalimba steps in with first EP
Kalimba Band led by Vita Chirwa, who is also Musicians Union of…
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‘The Lion King Musical’ star inspires Jacaranda students
Blantyre-based actor, singer, dancer, writer and poet Owen Killapuseh Chaponda, who landed…
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‘Ngati Mafunde’ star sings on in Colombia
Musician Kennedy Gilmore, who came to the limelight with his track ‘Ngati…
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There is progress at BCC – Director of Arts
With venues for performances inadequate in the country, Director of Arts in…
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Malawi creatives to star in India
A 20-member Malawi cultural contingent left the country on Wednesday through Kamuzu…
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Pakhonde Ethno Music Camp to debut in Karonga
Pakhonde Music Festival and Ethno Malawi Music Camp, spearheaded by Music Crossroads…
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Artists sing praises of Mr Entertainer
Musicians joined other players to show up for veteran promoter Jai Banda…
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Artists groove with students at BT gig
Renowned artists such as Amapiano mayor Zeze Kingston and dancehall star Malinga…
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Black Missionaries to spice up Mr. Entertainer’s birthday celeb
Chileka-based reggae group Black Missionaries will on Sunday perform at Scallas Café…
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I sing what I am, says Billy Kaunda
Veteran musician Billy Kaunda said on Tuesday that he does not sing…
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Theatre body seeks K11 million for polls
National Theatre Association of Malawi (Ntam) has said that it is in…
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Thrilling night at Mangolongondo
Three artists, including legendary Boniface Ndamera of Lucky Stars Band famed for…
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Filmmaker makes strides in Kenya
Kenya-based filmmaker Grace Kahaki Munthali is as busy as a bee. She…
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UMP Music Awards back
Urban Music People (UMP) Awards, which were last held in 2020, will…
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Nasfest race begins
The road to the National Schools Arts Festival (Nafest) International Youth Cultural…
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Malawi’s story lists on Best African Short Fiction Stories
A story titled Hiraeth by Muthi Nhlema from an anthology Mombera Rising,…
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Suffix maintains vibrancy in USA
Rapper Suffix popularly known as Sufi has kept his music craft active…
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Mawu splashes prizes in writing competition
Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) on Saturday gave out cash prizes and certificates…
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Guntolah sets out to create jobs
Youthful musician Guntolah real name Abdurashid Maloko has dared fellow young people…
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USA, Malawi music connection continues
Malawi’s link with United States of America (USA) is in so many…
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Lecturer takes poetry book launch to Lilongwe
After a successful launch in Zomba recently, University of Malawi (Unima) Associate…
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Mr Luc’s Libraries opens 30th library
The warm welcome and singing from the boys and girls of the…
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Apostle King James Phiri starts 2025 on a high
Gospel musician Apostle King James Phiri kicked off 2025 in style when…
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Book piracy still on the rise, says Bpam
Book Publishers Association of Malawi (Bpam) says it is still concerned with…
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Ntam hopes for progress in 2025
National Theatre Association of Malawi (Ntam) has described 2024 as a mixed…
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43 awards for Maso Awards
Forty three awards will be given out Saturday during the fourth edition…
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Unima lecturer to launch poetry book
University of Malawi (Unima) Associate Professor in the Department of Literary Studies…
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Crisis libation in BT City
Lost History Foundation, in partnership with Chipembedzo Cha Makolo Achikuda, on Monday…
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I will continue carrying Malawi’s flag—Tay Grin
Renowned musician Tay Grin, popularly known as the Nyau King, said on…
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30 acts to perform at Easter Theatre Festival
Organisers of the Easter Theatre Festival on Thursday announced that the sixth…
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Entertainers of the Year seeks to erase last year’s shortfalls
Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe welcomes the 2024 edition of…
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3 to battle for Mawu presidency
The battle for the Malawi Writers Union (Mawu) presidency is heating up.…
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Joyous Celebration to perform in Malawi
South African gospel outfit Joyous Celebration is expected to perform at Bingu…
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Nyokase holds listening session
Artist Nyokase Madise chose the National Library Service in Blantyre to organise…
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Christmas carols take off
With 15 days to Christmas, players in the arts industry have been…
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Poetry Association of Malawi elects chapter committees
After ushering in a National Executive Committee (Nec) led by renowned poet…
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Night of Chitenje
Attires made from African prints (Chitenje) — ranging from dresses, shirts, shorts…
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Black Nina sets up record label
Youthful musician Black Nina famed for songs such as ‘Machenge’ has established…
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Pastor Emma hints on EP
Gospel singer Pastor Emma Mwasinga said yesterday she is all set to…
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Unesco pushes for artistic freedoms
By Sam Banda Jnr & Esnart Tembo Regional Director and Unesco Representative…
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Lake of Stars Festival recycles stages into desks
Lake of Stars Festival has donated 100 desks to Kayadzi and Chikhwamba…
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Creative sector needs Empowerment—Chomanika
Culture Deputy Minister Owen Chomanika said on Tuesday that the creative sector…
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Matafale Memorial show glitters
The free-of-charge Evison Matafale Memorial show pulled massive patronage in Blantyre on…
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Alliance Francaise de Blantyre unveiled
Call it Alliance Francaise de Blantyre and not Jacaranda Cultural Centre (JCC)…
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Acting is in my blood—Veep Usi
State Vice President Michael Usi said on Wednesday that he values his…
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President assents to Nahec Bill
President Lazarus Chakwera has displayed that he values the creative sector by…
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‘Reverend Bolamoyo’ lays bare Malawi’s struggles
For years, theatre maestro Du Chisiza Jr stood out as one of…
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Unima Theatre Fest starts today
University of Malawi (Unima) Theatre Festival races with its second edition this…
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Lilly Alfonso to open luxurious store at Kamuzu International Airport
Award winning fashion designer Lilly Alfonso continues to set pace in the…
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Singano returns with another exhibition
Visual artist Ellis Singano, who specialises in batik, is back in the…
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38 films to screen at Malawi Film Fest
The Malawi Film Festival returns with its third edition at Golden Peacock…
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Next Level Malawi concludes on a high
Next Level Malawi initiative, led by United States of America (USA) artists,…
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LeeMckrazy offers short performance at Piano Fest
South African artist LeeMckrazy debuted in the country with a not-so-long performance…
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Heaven comes down at Gospel Salvation Concert
The Gospel Salvation Concert, led by Word Alive Ministries Praise Team, debuted…
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Book Publishers Association of Malawi bemoans rampant piracy
Book Publishers Association of Malawi (Bpam) has dared players in the trade…
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Kasambwe Brothers Band gears for gig in USA Saturday
Kukana Kuba Kasambwe Brothers Band, who left the country on Monday for…
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Soldier’s biopic in the offing
A documentary of legendary musician Soldier Lucius Banda titled Soja: The Lucius…
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Maso sticks to plan, hit by withdrawals
Organisers of Maso Awards said on Tuesday that they were not under…
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Kasambwe flies to America
Kukana Kuba Kasambwe Brothers Band left the country on Monday through Chileka…
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Theresa Phondo signs global distribution deal
Zathu Band former member Theresa Phondo has signed an exclusive distribution deal…
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Queries as Maso unveils nominees
Organisers of Maso Awards on Sunday maintained that they are transparent in…
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Evison Matafale Memorial Dec 1
The 23rd edition of the Evison Matafale Memorial will be held at…
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Joyah’s film starts streaming tomorrow
A short film by veteran filmmaker Shemu Joyah Strike A Blow and…
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‘State of the Ape Address’ play begins Mzansi tour
A one-act play titled State of the Ape Address starring actor, filmmaker…
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Kasambwe Brothers set for USA tour
Kukana Kuba Kasambwe Brothers Band leaves the country next week Monday for…
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Xandria to fly flag in Rwanda
Renowned fashion designer Xandria left the country on Monday for Kigali, Rwanda,…
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Shemu Joyah’s short movie misses award
Veteran filmmaker Shemu Joyah’s short film Strike A Blow and Die, which…
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Cadence Music breathes life to Madsoc Theatre
Madsoc Theatre in Lilongwe shifted from its usual partakes of theatre undertakings…
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Malawi creatives attend biggest forum in France
Two creatives from Malawi were among the 12 entrepreneurs alongside those from…
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15-year old Paula launches second book
Fifteen-year-old Paula Mtamba on Sunday launched her second book titled Game On…
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Evolution of make-up art in Malawi movies: Memory Nkata Black’s experience
The film industry is yet to get there in the country but…
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Tay Grin off to UK
Rapper Tay Grin left the country on Thursday for Birmingham, the United…
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UMP Festival kicks-off today
The three-day Urban Music People (UMP) Festival featuring a combo of activities…
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I am here to perform for the people – Burning Spear
Grammy Award winning legendary roots reggae singer-songwriter, vocalist and musician, Winston Rodney…
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We have contingency plan on fuel shortage—UMP Festival
With the country facing acute fuel shortage, organisers of the Urban Music…
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Piano Fest on the cards
After hosting a number of successful events recently including a college outing,…
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K1 million for Mr, Miss Kuhes
Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (Kuhes) students in Blantyre had a long…
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Taddja Nkhonjera pens another children’s book
Actor, playwright and writer Tawonga Taddja Nkhonjera has stitched another children’s book…
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Joyah’s short film to stream on Iplus
Award winning filmmaker Shemu Joyah has said his short film Strike A…
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‘Song Unburied’ comes to Malawi
Rooftop Promotions, based at Theatre in the Park in Harare, Zimbabwe, in…
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Model finally makes it to Milan Fashion Week
Germany-based model Racheal Gausi Hoepfner is featuring at the Milan Fashion Week…
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Blacks, Jetu light Blantyre Arts Fest
Blantyre’s Kamuzu Upper Stadium on Sunday played host to the 15th edition…
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Mubas seeks to change narrative with Storylab
Award-winning filmmaker Shemu Joyah on Friday dared journalism students to rise to…
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Malawi, South Africa, Lesotho creatives to showcase work in France
Twelve entrepreneurs from Malawi, South Africa and Lesotho recently presented their creative…
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All-night party at Intercollege Socialz
For once, students from the University of Malawi (Unima), Malawi College of…
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Lost History shifts Chilimwe celebration to Blantyre
Lost History Foundation has moved the Traditional African New Year Celebration known…
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South Africa artist, Zeze Kingston dates Social Weekend
Amapiano musician Pcee is set to perform at the Southern Region Intercollege…
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Copyright Fund makes 5th call
Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) has made the fifth call for proposals…
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Saint off to Germany
Musician Saint left the country yesterday for Berlin, Germany, to perform at…
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Focus on Ability Short Film Fest debuts in Lilongwe
Focus on Ability Short Film Festival which is led by Focus on…
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Long songs or short songs: Which is better, what’s in it?
On a long expedition to one of the fiestas at one of…
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Blantyre Arts Festival ready for13th edition
Organisers of Blantyre Arts Festival (Baf) said yesterday they are almost 100…
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Chimwemwe Mizaya relinquishes leadership to Rudo Chakwera
Veteran gospel musician Chimwemwe Mizaya left recently for United States of America…
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Likongwe talks storytelling in the digital age in USA
The country’s representative at this year’s International Writing Programme (IWP) Fall Residency…
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Onesimus bags another award
Renowned musician Onesimus has maintained the steam in his music game bagging…
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D-Day for Nahec Bill
Some creatives are set to gather at Parliament Building while others will…
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Katakwe maker authors 7th book
Renowned writer Lawrence Kadzitche, author of the Katakwe series, has published a…
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Paliani jams with Unima students
Jazz maestro Erik Paliani on Monday connected with lecturers and students in…
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Willie Zingani (1954-2024): Celebrating one of Malawi’s finest vernacular writers
Veteran writer and journalist Willie Zingani is gone, but his legacy will…
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Lake of Stars Fest finally here
The three-day Lake of Stars Festival (LoS) debuts at Fish Eagle Bay…
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Malawi makes steady footsteps in International Writing Programme
Malawi seems to be heading in the right direction in its creative…
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Soldier tribute show set for Grand Business Park
Impakt Events has announced that a tribute concert for Soldier Lucius Banda…
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Father Boucher: A missionary who showed that religion and culture aren’t in conflict
A cultural colossus, a man of many abilities, rituals, words, symbols and…
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Paliani, Mankhamba to rekindle Acacias memories
Veteran musicians Erik Paliani and Ben Mankhamba with The Ziggzaggers Band will…
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Unima lecturer selected in 2024 writing programme
Veteran playwright and University of Malawi (Unima) drama and theatre studies lecturer…
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Father Claude Boucher to rest at Kungoni compound
Cultural colossus and founder of Kungoni Centre of Culture and Art, Father…
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