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Alfonso heads for Barcelona

Malawi’s top fashion designer Lilly Alfonso continues to make it big in the fashion world as most of her work continues to be recognised by international fashion designers.

Mr Splash goes onto radio

He has made his name through the television, and obviously his name is synonymous with MBC television.

Chikadza breaking through with sculpturing

There is more that anchors the relevance of sculpting in the world and Malawi is not left behind. Several sculptures have added beauty to our local landscape and are part of memorable places in the country.

Mwale chalks his tale

One great American pencil and charcoal artist J.D Hillberry once said: "Although I try to push the limits of realism in a black and white medium, simply imitating reality isn’t my primary goal. I use the technical skills I have developed to tell a story or evoke an emotion. I feel I’ve successfully communicated with someone when they identify with the essence of a particular piece, and it brings about new thoughts or feelings."

AfricaMagic takes audiences down BBA memory lane

With only five days to the opening of Big Brother season 8 AfricaMagic is taking audiences down memory lane with special highlights from Big Brother Africa’s season 1 through 7.

Review Censorship Act first—filmmakers

Film Association of Malawi (Fama) has hit back on government’s press statement on regulation of films in Malawi, saying government should first put the laws that encompass film productions in order.

Alfonso impressed by young models in Blantyre

Fashion designer Lilly Alfonso on Saturday afternoon hailed fashion designers at John Paul II Leadership and IT Institute in Chilomoni, Blantyre, for bringing children into modelling saying it adds value to the industry.

Lulu releases third single

Malawi’s Afro-R&B singer Lawrence ‘Lulu’ Khwisa has released a new single, Thupi Lakana, off his upcoming album Ndakudziwa.

Student’s magazine launch on 17 May

In an effort to promote a reading culture and also improve the literary skills in students in various schools and colleges in the country, Students Magazine will be launched on 17th May at the College of Medicine Sports Complex.

Kwilimbe returns, revives his golden oldies

Former musician Bernard Kwilimbe now director of culture in the Ministry of Tourism and Culture offers advice on the importance of Malawian culture while using words that those of the new generation have never heard before.