Month: December 2021 Posts

Billy Kaunda distances himself from Anti-Tonse Government song “Abwana Mumve”

Dec 13, 2021 Baxter Mkumba 0 &

Musician and Member of Parliament for Mzimba West constituency Billy Kaunda has distanced himself from a song titled "Abwana Mumve" which criticises the Tonse Alliance Government. "Abwana Mumve" a 10-minute-long anti-government alliance song is doing… ...

 Aspiring for alternative vote in by-elections

Mar 10, 2021 Leah Malimbasa - MEC Stringer 0 &

On March 30 the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) will conduct by-elections in seven constituencies and two wards following the death of incumbents and nullification of parliamentary election results by the courts. Thus, voters in Zomba… ...

Namadingo’s mashup reunites Billy Kaunda and Peter Mazunda

Feb 17, 2020 Russell Chimbayo 1 &

When Peter Mazunda left Television Malawi-TVM now MBC TV to partner with his friends Maneno Mtawali and Jolly Ntaba in order to form Kings Multimedia Production-KMP in the year 2000, the trio among other things… ...

Billy Kaunda outsmarts Harry Mkandawire in Mzimba West

May 24, 2019 Mike Lyson Zgambo 0 &

Music icon Billy Kaunda has hailed people of Mzimba West for entrusting him to serve them following Tuesday's polls where he beat Malawi Congress Party’s Harry Mkandawire. Kaunda said this on Thursday after unconfirmed results… ...

Billy Kaunda quits politics

Nov 19, 2017 Malawi24 Reporter 125 &

Politician Billy Kaunda has said he has quit politics to focus on his family. Kaunda served as Member of Parliament (MP) for Mzimba West Constituency, a seat which he lost in the 2014 elections. He… ...

Reminiscing Billy Kaunda’s Kumidima Controversy

Aug 15, 2017 Wonderful Mkhutche 0 &

After his debut in 1997, Mwapindulanji, Billy Kaunda lighted his career in a way that was probably beyond his expectations. Coming from humble beginnings of learning the art of singing from Church choir, it took… ...

Malawi music deserted President Muluzi.

Aug 02, 2017 Wonderful Mkhutche 54 &

The Constitution was clear: President has to serve maximum of two consecutive five year terms in office. After coming into power with the promise of democracy, President Muluzi Bakili intentionally started abandoning the covenant. Memories… ...

Five greatest songs produced by Chuma Soko

Feb 12, 2017 Wonderful Mkhutche 47 &

Chuma Soko, one of the gifted producers to ever have graced Malawi music died at a young age of twenty five in December, 2003. But in the years he had been in the music industry,… ...

Take advantage of music festivals, Malawian artists told

Nov 13, 2016 Patience Mandala 4 &

Malawian artists have been told to utilise big shows like Sand Music Festival, Lake of Stars, and Urban Music Party UMP as part of promoting their music at international level. In the past, Malawian music… ...

How Billy Kaunda knocked out Bakili Muluzi

Apr 12, 2016 Wonderful Mkhutche 216 &

In his first three albums, Mwapindulanji (1997), Alibe Mawu (1999) and Muyime Kaye (2000),  Malawi musician Billy Kaunda was a musician who completely had nothing to do with politics. He was a soft spoken young… ...