Mafunyeta Archives

Jay Jay Cee quits Mabilinganya Empire After 11 Years

Aug 22, 2024 Manson Msukwa 0 &

In a move that has shocked many fans, James Chitsonga, popularly known as Jay Jay Cee, a prominent figure in the local music scene, has announced his departure from Mabilinganya Empire. The musical group was… ...

Mafunyeta Memorial Show 2024: A triumph of music and mental health awareness

Aug 19, 2024 Manson Msukwa 0 &

The 2024 Mafunyeta Memorial show, held on Sunday at the National Memorial Tower in the outskirts of Area 18 in Lilongwe, was one of the most successful shows in the country. The event was a… ...

Eli Njuchi, the ‘Promised One’ Mafunyeta said must Come Back Again

Dec 14, 2020 Russell Chimbayo 0 &

Few years ago dancehall musician Mafunyeta did a song titled Come Back Again in which he foretold of his death and the rise of a new king of the genre. He sang: Vic Marley is… ...

Mafunyeta’s Mabilinganya empire members ‘murdered’

Mar 10, 2016 Lyonike Mughogho 206 &

Surviving members of Malawi's Mabilinganya Empire a dancehall group that Mafunyeta founded have been dealt a huge brawl, their house producer, Warge has announced. The Empire, according to Warge Wanangwa Phiri of Warge Records, is… ...

The three things Mafunyeta was buried together with

Jan 26, 2016 Wonderful Mkhutche 175 &

Lilongwe, July 2013: One of the prominent dancehall stars in Malawi had an Asthma attack which ended up taking him to the grave. For those who appreciate Malawi dancehall music as an entity of its… ...