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Soldier records song for girls education
Veteran musician Lucius Banda has recorded a song promoting girls education in the country. The song, Msungwana Shaina, is part…
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DJ Joy Nathu in BBA tonight
One of Malawi’s renowned DJs, Joy Nathu, better known as Joy the DJ, will be on the Big Brother Hotshots…
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The Legend: Shingirai Mpesi, Pioneer DJ, broadcaster
Not long ago, Malawi had one radio station that informed, educated and entertained both the young and the old. But…
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Malawi cinema fails to take off
An article that celebrates Africa’s rich cinema heritage published in The Guardian newspaper in the UK notes that the continent’s first film…
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2014 Joy of Jazz cancelled
The annual Standard Bank Joy of Jazz concert will not take place this year, organisers have announced. Standard Bank states…
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Gwamba in African anthem
One of Malawi’s celebrated rappers Gwamba is in the studio with other African artists recording a song that reflects on…
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I was competition—Mr. 265
Malawi’s evicted Big Brother Hotshots representative Mr. 265 has told The Nation his eviction from the continental reality show was…
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Musicians sing for safe abortion
Eleven artists in the country have joined hands in producing an album highlighting the problem of unsafe abortions which continue…
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Davido coming to Malawi
Months after announcing that he will tour Malawi before the end of this year, Nigerian superstar Davido’s promise finally comes…
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Natasha’s return sends jitters in BBA
Former Big Brother: The Chase representative for Malawi, Natasha Tonthola, who has made a comeback to the house as unveiled…
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Chanco theatre lecturer brings one woman play
The most recent play with a one person cast was Tales of the Tiger by Mbene mwa Mbene. However, Catherine…
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Solomonic closes year with new play
What happens when a magistrate finds out the accused in a case she is handling is the father who deserted…
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Despite Zahara’s unfulfilled promise, Blantyre Girls play on
It is now almost two years since South African star Zahara visited Blantyre Girls Primary School in Blantyre and promised…
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Lake of Stars on DStv tonight
Malawi’s premier music festival, Lake of Stars, will tonight feature on digital satellite television (DStv). This follows a MultiChoice Malawi…
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SA artist to grace Muslim Awards fundraiser
Muslims who have done outstanding work in society deemed to be within the tenets of the faith are to be…
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I have fallen short of his glory—Namadingo
For some gospel artists, the stage is simply a performance space, the patrons are fans and the shows just gigs.…
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Dzaleka refugees to hold cultural event
For the first time in its 20 years of existence, Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Dowa will from today to Saturday…
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Veteran hymnist Nyathole buried
Victoria Nqabile Thole, celebrated locally for her hymn writing skills, was buried last week in Mzimba. Coincidentally, Nyathole, as she…
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Gigantic Malawi musical silence in 2014
It is a striking coincidence. As the year 2014 draws on a close, there is no album from Malawi’s music…
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DJs share views on foreign music dominance
The DJ booth is mostly placed at an elevated angle to give the DJ a bird’s view of how the…
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