Music and dance took a centre stage in Mzuzu on Saturday night at Linde Lounge and Grill where up-and-coming artists showcased their skills under the banner ‘The Next Generation’.
The music concert was jointly organised by Sound Freak Entertainment and Thambo N E Entertainment to provide a platform, visibility and national exposure to emerging local talent.
Football anthems star Bwede, Qaso and Jamie Set headluned the night, alongside a dynamic line-up spanning diverse musical genres.
As evening fell, the decks came alive with a stellar DJ rotation keeping the energy high. DJ Classic took control of the turntables first, seamlessly handing over control to DJ Joker Beats and DJ Tog.
With enough patrons, the spotlight shifted to the heart of the showcase. A wave of gifted acts stepped up to the microphone, featuring standout performances by Essence, Chika Mw and several other rising stars.
Next, the crowd was taken on a high-energy journey, starting with Jamie Set, followed by a crowd-pleasing set from Bwede that paved the way for Qaso.
The highlight of the night came during Qaso’s performance when Pop Young made a surprise guest appearance. Together, they delivered a genre-blending set that left the audience captivated.
The concert did not end there as DJ Happy and a rotation of guest DJs kept the dance floor busy until the early hours of Sunday.
In a post-show interview, event organiser DJ Maya acknowledged that the concert fell short of turnout expectations after facing fierce last-minute competition from rival events.
“The other two events came in at the last minute and were ridiculously cheaper than ours. So, we lost a lot of clientele,” he said.
DJ Maya, however, expressed optimism that the lessons drawn from the show would help him refine future productions.
He further said details regarding his next event will be announced once a venue is secured.
On his part, rising hip-hop artist Chika Mw, real name Chance Chiumia, described the concert as a major milestone for his career after performing before a live audience.
He said the show went beyond routine promotion, adding that the crowd’s positive energy provided strong momentum to hone his craft.
