Lawi rocks Lilongwe

 A cold Monday night turned warm in Lilongwe when musician Lawi treated music lovers to a heart-warming listening session of songs from his new and third album Thirties at Sunbird Capital hotel.

The musician said he has been working on the album since 2017.

“The album is now ready for the official launch on Independence Day in Blantyre,” he said.

From 6pm, Lawi conquered the audience with his music, sending patrons into rounds of applauses while others could not resist jumping on the dance floor.

One after another, the musician dished some of his songs with a jazz feel while others had an Afro-pop beat.

The sound lavality was perfect and control of his voice and instruments on point.

The Amaona Kuchedwa star told patrons that the new album, which contains 27 tracks, tackles a wide range of themes accommodating all age groups within and beyond the borders.

“My music is for everyone, so, I have covered a cross-section of themes and I am happy that people have already welcomed the songs even before the official launch,” he said.

Random interviews with patrons indicated that the songs were well received.

“The musician knows how to write lyrics and perform on stage. This was a clean set with no sound distortions or unnecessary breaks,” said one patron identified as Richard.

The sold out gig was limited to 150 people who paid K30 000 each. It was supported by Sunbird Hotels and Resorts to help create awareness about activities of Girls Education Trust, which supports girls with scholarships.

In the middle of his performance, Lawi took 30 minutes to raise K2.6 million for the scholarships.

In an interview, Girls Education Trust executive director Limbikani Kamlongera said the charity needs support to be able to reach more young girls in the country.

“We are responsible for supporting financially vulnerable, but eligible girls pursuing or intending to pursue secondary education as well as promoting girls’ education in Malawi,” she said.

Kamlongera said the public trust relies on partnerships to raise resources for supporting its beneficiaries.

The event was also aimed at showcasing and promoting AMAL Fashions shoe line such as sneakers. The brand provides 10 percent of its profits to the Trust for girls’ education.