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C.H.R.I.M Drops Highly Anticipated Single 'Duwa' with Hemon
Renowned gospel artist and poet, C.H.R.I.M, is set to make his mark in 2023 with his latest single, âDuwa,â featuring the talented singer, Hemon. In an interview with Nthanda Times, the rapper, whose real name is Christian Mwase, revealed that the song is a celebration of love, relationships, and commitment, which he believes have been unfairly stigmatized in modern society.
Namadingo seals MK60 million deal with FDH
FDH bank has signed a 60 million kwacha deal with Popular musician, Patience Namadingo. The bank's Senior manager for digital marketing, Yamika Mbawala says the contract will run for a period of two years to sell out the bank's digital products. "We will continue to grow this relationship with our brand ambassador," said Mbawala.
Jai Banda to honor northern region's first ever Music Awards
The country's renowned entertainment veteran, Jai Banda, is set to be the guest of honor at the northern region's first ever music awards dubbed Mzuzu Music Awards on December 23 at Grand Palace Hotel. The development was disclosed on Saturday 18 December during a press briefing organized by the organizers of the Mzuzu Music Awards at Grand Palace Hotel.
Costry condemns gender based violence in a new single
As the 16 days of activisim against gender based violence draws near, Lilongwe-based musician Costry is set to release a new single titled ‘her’ which has featured Tusa and producer Sir Idilo in a bid to fight against gender based violence. The song that will be released on November 18, 2022, is meant to shade more light on the negative impact of gender based violence on the victims.
Ecstasy preaches unity in a new song 'Movement'
Lilongwe-based up and coming rapper Ecstasy Woso has pleaded for unity in the music industry in his recently released video titled ‘movement’. Ecstasy said the song was produced to relay the message of unity among the Malawian artists to get rid of the hatred but rather pursue love. “We can go far in our music career when we are working on maintaining our relationships,” he said.
Tumaini festival returns with extraordinary, unique event
Tumaini Letu, organisers of the Tumaini annual festival have announced that 8th edition of the festival will be held from 3rd November 2022 to 6th November 2022 at Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa district.
Luki24 7 to perform at the Gospel Hip Hop Fest Zambia
Female gospel rapper Luki24 7 has expressed her excitement over an invitation to perform at a Gospel Hip Hop Festival in Zambia on October 22, 2022. Luki told Nthanda Times in an interview from Zambia where she arrived on Friday in readiness for her performance that it is an exciting experience to perform in the neighboring county. "This event is going to help me in exploring a different side of music , and learning on how the industry works on this side, " she said.
Keith shares heartbreak experience in new single 'Pretend'
Lilongwe-based dancehall artist Adha Keith has announced that he will be dropping a new single titled ‘Pretend’ in which he has featured producer DJ Brown and Eneman. According to Keith, the song is talking about a girl who used to love himt, but after some time, she started changing. “She was behaving as if everything was fine yet she was pretending to love me,” Keith said.
Alle speaks on mental health in a new single
Mzuzu-based up and coming female singer, Alle is set to drop a new track titled ‘Nilina’ on 22 October, 2022. The song carries a message of hope to the youth in the country who are going through tough times and rejection. In an interview with Nthanda Times, Alle said the song is meant for the youth to trust in the Holy Spirit who becomes their comforter in challenging situations like depression, worry and anxiety.
Martse’s death propels Ty Godwa to drop a new song
Lilongwe-based up and coming artist Ty Godwa has announced that he is working on a new single titled 'Zatani' which will be released on 3 November,2022. In an interview with Nthanda Times, Ty Godwa said he has been propelled to release the track by the shocking demise of celebrated hip-hop artist Martin 'Martse' Nkhata who died on 23 May 2022. According to Ty Godwa, 'Zatani' track carries a strong warning to people to receive Jesus Christ as their personal Lord and Savior.
Madela preaches hope in a new track titled 'Aleluya'
Lilongwe-based artist Madela, whose real name is Bright Madela Machilika has put forward a message of hope in the new single titled ‘Aleluya.’ The new song is currently enjoying airwave in various radio stations across the country. In an interview with Nthanda Times on Sunday, Madela said the song was composed to comfort people who are going through hard times not to lose hope in God.
Gifu calls Malawians to prayer in a new single
Gospel musician Gifu Major has recently released a song entitled ‘Angozo’ in which he has encouraged Malawians in the country to pray without ceasing as highlighted in 1 Thessalonians 5:16-20. In an interview with Nthanda Times, Gifu said there is a need for people to overcome their problems by praying because God always answers prayers. “Whatever challenges we meet in life should be dealt with a prayer. Don’t go astray with the problems but rather come to Jesus Christ,” he said.
Ty Godwa back with therapist video
Lilongwe, 18 November, Mana: Lilongwe-based upcoming rapper who goes by the stage name, Ty Godwa is set to release a video of the song ‘Therapist’ on December 1, 2021. Ty Godwa disclosed the project to Malawi News Agency (MANA) saying the song will be more impactful with the coming of the video. “Videos play a big role in passing on messages to the masses and I am certain that the lessons in this song will greatly help the listeners,” Godwa said.
Madalitso declares hope in his new single 'Amamva'
Lilongwe, October 18, Mana: Lilongwe-based gospel singer, Madalitso Banda has recently released a single titled ‘Amamva’ in which he has featured Rashley. The song carries the message of hope to people who are passing through hard times. In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Monday in Lilongwe, Madalitso Banda said one should be assured that when they pray God answers therefore one should pray when storms arise.
Malawi: Government Receives Top-Up Financial Support From EU
Lilongwe — The Ministry of Finance has signed additional Financing Agreements (FAs) with the European Union (EU) towards supporting two programmes namely Social Support for Resilience and AFIKEPO Nutrition Programmes.
Malawi: Kaliati Cautions Beneficiaries of Social Cash Transfer
Lilongwe — Minister of Gender, Community Development and Social Welfare, Patricia Kaliati, has warned beneficiaries of the Social Cash Transfer Program that they risk withdrawal from the program if they misuse funds. Speaking on Friday at an interface meeting held at Lilongwe Hotel with members of the Parliamentary Committee on Social and Community Affairs, Kaliati said there is a large faction of Malawians who are ultra poor and in dire need of support.
Malawi: Two Arrested Over Dead Pangolin
Malawi Police Service in Lilongwe have arrested two men for allegedly possessing a dead pangolin. Lilongwe Police Station Public Relations Officer, Foster Benjamin, said the suspects, identified as Wiseman Sipiliyano, aged 37, and Owen Nkhwazi, aged 32, were arrested Thursday at the roundabout to Likuni on the Lilongwe West By-pass road.
Malawi: Gospel Singer Banda Features Allan Chirwa in His New Single
Lilongwe — A Lilongwe-based Gospel Singer, Madalitso Banda has released a new single titled 'Ndayalura mphasa'. He told Malawi News Agency (Mana) Saturday in Lilongwe the song comes from the Book of John 5 which talks about a man who had difficulties in walking for 38 years but upon meeting Jesus Christ he was set free.
Malawi: Church Members Hail Govt Revision of Attendees At Places of Worship
Members of various churches in Lilongwe have thanked government for reversing the number of people that can attend places of worship from 10 to 100. Government had earlier announced new ruled aimed at reducing the further spread of Covid-19, including that religious gathering should not have more than 10 people.
Malawi: Singer Costry Talks About Prayer On the New Single
Lilongwe-based singer, Costry whose real name is Sizwe Gwede Banda has recently dropped a spirit-filled single titled, 'Let us pray'. In an interview he said that the song was meant to inspire and motivate people to always pray and believe in God for a better future. "I wrote the song after some friends of mine were sick, although it was not corona virus but I felt like I would lose them because at that time countries we fight against the pandemic," Costry said.
Malawi: Female Musician Matalinah Mwamlima to Drop a Single
Lilongwe — Mzuzu-based female musician, Matalinah Mwamlima is set to drop a single titled 'Hero' on August 15, Malawi News Agency (MANA) has learnt. In an interview, Mwamlima said the song was written when she was going through hard times in China where COVID-19 first broke out. With the pandemic, she said she was stuck all alone indoors for over five months during which she faced a lot of challenges in general.
Female Musician Matalinah Mwamlima to drop a single
Lilongwe, August 11, 2020: Mzuzu-based female musician, Matalinah Mwamlima is set to drop a single titled ‘Hero’ on August 15, Malawi News Agency (MANA) has learnt. In an interview, Mwamlima said the song was written when she was going through hard times in China where COVID-19 first broke out. With the pandemic, she said she was stuck all alone indoors for over five months during which she faced a lot of challenges in general.
Malawi: Grace Life Drops Ndaituluka Single
Renowned music group Grace Life Clique has encouraged young people to believe in Jesus Christ for the salvation of their souls. Kennie Banda of the Group, whose stage name is Kennie Massive said there was more to life than mere physical pleasures many young people nowadays are engaged, which are mostly wicked in the eyes of God and it was better for someone to desist the devil from using them for his own malicious intentions.
Malawi Women to Hold Mega Worship Summit
Influential Ladies has partnered Beyond Beauty Ladies Ministry to organise prayers with the aim of worshiping God under the theme 'When women worship' on May 30,2020 at Bwaila Secondary School in Lilongwe. Beyond Beauty Ladies Ministry In an interview,welfare leader of Beyond Beauty Ladies Ministry, Bertha Sanudi said that the summit is meant to bring women together in worship because they were created to God and there is nothing more beautiful than being in God's presence.
Malawi: Glocence Manoto Set to Launch Debut Gospel Music Album
Blantyre-based female gospel musician, Glocence Manoto is set to launch her debut album 'First Love' in April, following on the success of her last year's debut single 'You are Jehovah'. Glocence Manoto The album, which has been produced in Zimbabwe by Nigel Nyangombe, features Zimbabwean gospel heavyweights including Pastor Gee and Kuda Mandizvidza.
Malawi: Coronavirus Empties Churches, Believers Grapple With Global Pandemic
As the world continues to be under siege with the outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19), some religious organisations in Malawi have lamented on the possible eventualities on the disease as Malawi is yet to register a case. A near-empty church Area 25 Assemblies of God church member, Austin Chimenya, said the news about coronavirus has affected the church as it has caused fear among the believers.
Malawi: Myuzik Pusha Entertainment Show to Motivate Youth in Art
Music director of Myuzik Pusha Entertainment and Media Consultancy, Biggie Lu say the youth need to be taught and nurtured in arts so that the field can be used as a tool to elevate them to greater heights. Biggie Lu To reach out to young people, Myuzik Pusha Entertainment and Media Consultancy Company have organised a show dubbed 'Ghetto Jam Festival' to take place on April 11, 2020 at Masintha Ground in Lilongwe.
Malawi: Police Re-Arrest Zomba Maximum Prison Escapees
Lilongwe — Two convicts who escaped from Zomba Maximum Prison last week have been rearrested in Lilongwe,Police have confirmed the development. Confirming the development Wednesday, Central Region Police Spokesperson Kingsly Dandaula said the two convicts are Dube Mwale, 34, of Mkangeni Village in Traditional Authority Mlonyeni in Mchinji and Oscar Peter Shaban Banda, 39, of Chidzobwe Village of Traditional Authority Mwadzama in Nkhotakota District.
Malawi: Government Revises Buying Price of Maize to K250 Per Kg
Lilongwe — Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has revised the price for buying maize from farmers from K150 to K250 due to what it describes as slow inflow of maize to ADMARC Markets. In a statement signed by the Secretary for the ministry, Gray Nyandule Phiri, government, through ADMARC has been buying maize at the recommended price of K150 per kilogram (Kg).
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