Month: January 2018 Posts

Release Chavura – Pastor Zacc Kawalala

Jan 26, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 66 &

Renowned evangelical pastor Zacc Kawalala of Word Alive Ministries has joined the bandwagon of commentators on Mwiza Chavura`s rape song saga with a view different from that held by the majority. In sharing his thoughts… ...

Hugh Masekela has died

Jan 23, 2018 Kondwani Mkhalipi-Manyungwa 36 &

Legendary musician and jazz trumpeter Hugh Masekela has died after a long battle with prostate cancer. He was 78. https://twitter.com/hughmasekela/status/955713727088775168 In a statement, his family said he had "passed peacefully" in Johannesburg "after a protracted… ...

Madonna celebrates Mercy’s birthday

Jan 23, 2018 Bright Malenga 9 &

American Pop star Madonna on Monday posted messages on social media to celebrate the birthday of her Malawian daughter Mercy James. The musician took to social media sites Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to show her… ...

Malawi poet upbeat on UK Lake of Stars trip

Jan 21, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 2 &

Malawi's youthful poet Julius Jules Banda is confident of making the United Kingdom (UK) trip for the Lake of Stars event having been invited to perform. Banda has a task to perform in order to… ...

African musicians told to emulate Nigerian artists

Jan 20, 2018 Lyonike Mughogho 12 &

Zimbabwean journalist and music critic Ano Shumba has advised musicians from other countries in Africa to emulate their Nigerian counterparts if their talent is to reach greater heights. This follows Nigeria`s continued dominance in African… ...

Just in: Musician Mwiza Chavura arrested

Jan 19, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 260 &

Police in Blantyre have arrested controversial musician Mwiza Chavura. The musician has been arrested for his song titled ‘Ndidzakupanga rape’ which sparked controversy as rights groups said it promotes sexual abuse of women and children.… ...

Did Mavado inspire Saint’s Delilah?

Jan 18, 2018 Malawi24 Reporter 10 &

When the wind of Delilah, a famous song by Saint swept, Malawi swayed to its rhythm in the company of salutes for the artisan behind the work. The question is, who laid motivation for Delilah?… ...