By Blessings Kapina

Lilongwe, August 23, Mana; A Blantyre-based renowned gospel singer, Miracle Chinga whose real name is Miracle Moffat, has released her first album titled ‘Mwapambana,’ Malawi News Agency (MANA) has learnt.

In an interview, Miracle Chinga said the album is meant to give hope and encouragement to those going through various challenges in life. She said God is one to give them victory and abundant success.

‘’In life, we all go through afflictions and problems, despite that we should learn to trust and have faith in God who is our strength and hope,’’ Chinga said.

She said she came up with the concept Mwapambana after thinking about what people go through in life, for instance: shame, poverty, pain and hardships. As such she was inspired to produce the album to cheer up those without hope.

The Gospel Musician said people need to have faith in God as they go through miserable situations, knowing there is always victory and redemption to those who rely on the Lord all the time.

“I want to encourage every soul that we are loved by God all the time and we should not fear any evil because the Lord is with us to vindicate and guide us in all aspects of our lives.

‘’So, in every song I am trying to say have faith and hope, and trust in Him. I am reminding my audience that God is the miracle-working God,’’ she stated.

The album, produced by DJ Lobodo at Lobodo Records, has life-changing messages that will give hope and comfort, according to Chinga.

She said Mwapambana is her first album and that in it, she has composed everything by herself.

According to the young gospel female singer, launch of the album will be done when everything is set.

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By Arkangel Tembo

Blantyre, August 25, Mana: Malawi’s Afro pop musician, Hilda Ulolo popularly known as Hilco, is set to release a new single titled ‘Ndakondwa.’

Hilco, who has relocated from Blantyre to Balaka to run a restaurant business, told Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Tuesday that the song talks about love, where a girl is deeply in love with a man up to the extent that she cannot listen to anyone who tries to separate them apart.

“Ndakondwa is a classic song. Through the single, I want to give my fans what they have been craving for all this while,” said Hilco.

She indicated that the song would be available for download on Malawimusic.com on its official release from September 3, 2020.

“The good thing is that both audio and video will be released on the same day on September 3.

“I hope that the song will be positively received by my fans. I have made sure to stay within the needs and interests of urban music lovers,” said the song bird.

Hilco assured her fans that they will get the same taste of her previous music but in an improved package.

Apart from Chi Bae, Hilco has released other popular singles such as Touch and Go, Ekizakitile and Chekecheke, which continue to enjoy massive air play.

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By Daniel Namwini

Lilongwe, August 26, Mana: Government through Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife in collaboration with Malawi Gaming Board has launched Malawi Artists’ Welfare Fund aimed at supporting arts and artists behind creative works in the country.

Speaking on Wednesday during the launch at Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe, Minister of Tourism, Culture and Wildlife, Dr. Michael Usi said the fund is meant to support artists during their sickness, and demise situations.

“Our artists have lacked necessary support much during their most difficult moments. We have had situations when artist has fallen sick, and die due to lack of financial support,” Usi said.

He highlighted that government has secured a start-up capital worth K16 million from Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Board to support the initiative.

He therefore requested national artists’ association to support the Fund so that it can be sustained through payment of membership fees.

“Malawi has ten national arts associations and an estimated 10, 000 artists,” he said.

The Minister promised to engage other corporate world and stakeholders to contribute towards the fund.

Chief Executive Officer for Malawi Gaming Board, Foster Mulumbe said the board is committed to supporting the Malawian Artists Welfare Fund so that they can improve and promote arts and culture in the country.

“The arts and creative industries play an important role in our society. The arts are medium of our national identity, source of livelihood and is one of the sectors with the potential to contribute to economic development,” Mulumbe noted.

He pointed out that Malawi arts and creative industry complements the promotion of Malawi as a tourism destination and other sectors have also been using the arts as an effective tool for social mobilization and civic education.

President of Film Association of Malawi, Izaius Mkandawire thanked the government and Malawi Gaming Board for the initiative.

“The arts and creative industry will contribute to the growth of the broadcasting industry through the creation of local content for broadcasters,” Mkandawire said.

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By Moses Nyirenda

Lilongwe, August 26, Mana: A Lilongwe based up-and-coming comedian, Che Mandota says he is geared to release his latest comedy episodes aimed at informing, educating and entertaining people in the country.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana), Che Mandota whose real name is Jamil Sharif Chikakuda said he is currently shooting comedy video clips which will be premiered on various media channels after release.

“I am currently shooting new comedy video clips and I will be releasing the video clips every Wednesday which will be premiered on different media outlets including; Facebook, Youtube and Luntha Television,” Che Mandota said.

He added that, he will be hosting live performances for the new episode of his comedies once COVID-19 pandemic is over.

“Once the COVID-19 pandemic is over, I will be organizing live shows and other entertainment events for my comedies as one way of keeping Malawians entertained and also keeping the country’s comedy industry active,” he said.

With inspiration from his brother, Hussein Chikakuda and John Nyanga who was known as Izeki in a comedy duo dubbed Izeki ndi Jakobo, Che Mandota ventured into comedy industry in 2005 with stage performances while at primary school.

The comedian said since joining the comedy industry, comedy performances have been part of his life until when he started shooting comedy video clips while at the college in Kampala, Uganda where he is studying medicine.

“Since I joined the comedy industry, comedy performances have been part of my life whereby I found myself bringing serious comedy topics and suggestions that would make people laugh and enjoy.

“After having a lot of serious comedy concepts, I thought it wise to start producing comedy video clips in form of episodes and I embarked on this project when I was at the college in Uganda,” he explained.

He said currently, he is eyeing to do collaborations with international comedians such as, Teacher Mpamire and Kansiime from Uganda as well as Mr. Macaroni from Nigeria.

In a separate interview, one of the country’s comedy legends, Eric Mabedi who is known as Jakobo in a comedy duo, Izeki ndi Jakobo commended the youth like Che Mandota for their enthusiasm in comedy production saying that there is need for new breed of comedians in the country.

“As longtime comedians, we are happy to see many youth in the country developing interest in comedy production and this is welcome gesture as a lot of comedy legends are getting old hence there is need of new breed of comedians,” Mabedi said.

However, he advised the up-and-coming comedians in the country to be more creative in order for them to be recognised on both local and international comedy scene.

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By Sam Majamanda

Phalombe, August 30, Mana: A social grouping called Muthukumano wa Alhomwe on Saturday celebrated the life of fallen Artist, Michael Yekha who was well known for his traditional music that hit Malawian airwaves in the 80s.

Born on April 28, 1951 as Michael Yekha Mukhito Phiri, the Namawerenga hit maker passed away on March 3, 1988 at the age of 38 after a short illness.

However, his grave site had not been decorated after 31 years of his demise, a thing that prompted the Lhomwe grouping to contribute MK1.2 million towards construction of the tombstone.

Speaking during the Tombstone unveiling ceremony, Taskforce Chairperson, Wilfred Mpisa said Yekha needed to be remembered for many reasons including his contribution to preservation of the Lhomwe culture through music.

“His cunning musical skills continue to entertain people today and in particular keeps the Lhomwe culture alive, something that makes us proud and it was heartbreaking for us to learn that his grave remained abandoned till date, that is why we came up with this idea,” he said.

Some of Yekha’s best sold songs include Khuruwani Muche and Oyimba Muchenjere which won him the entertainers of the year award in 1986.

Michael Yekha’s nephew, Gusto Gundaphiri described the lone artist who played from place to place as a fallen pillar that left a huge gap in their family which was yet to be filled.

“He was a torch-bearer in the family and his demise affected almost everyone. His leadership was hope for everyone in the family and we had a lot of expectations from him. God loved him the most and we accepted it,” he said.

Muthukumano wa Alhomwe is an affiliate of the Mulhako wa Alhomwe, established on June 1, 2019 and it exists in order to focus on minor activities that seek to preserve the Lhomwe culture at grassroots level.

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Malawi’s celebrated Musician Patience Namadingo has managed to source over MK 4.7 Million for fellow artist William Kachigamba who is struggling with cancerous lip and seeks medical attention abroad.

Namadingo, who is also FDH Bank brand ambassador, some days ago turned himself into a living statue to help raise MK 3 Million for Kachigamba to seek medical attention in Zambia.

“This Morning Team Namartists has finished reconciling with Western union, Money gram and Mukuru on the statue funds to William Kachigamba. We are proud to announce that we beat the target.

Ladies and Gentlemen thank you for putting together Mk 4,718,000 excluding what the President might give,” Namadingo posted on his official facebook account.

Opposition United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi and Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera also supported Namadingo’s fundraising drive.

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By Sellaphine Banda

Lilongwe, September 15, Mana: After taking a five year break in the music industry, veteran reggae artist, Hax Mumba, is expected to release his new album titled Sitima Yomaliza  this year.

Speaking with Malawi News Agency (MANA), on    Monday Mumba said he is officially back with an explosive album which has twelve songs in both English and Chichewa languages.

“I think it is time to break the silence after releasing my last album in 2015. This is one of my greatest albums that have ever been produced, I am optimistic that my fans will appreciate both the quality and sound of the music”

Commenting on his absence in the music business, Mumba   revealed that he was taking his time in composing the songs.

“I took a long break before coming up with this album paving way for reflection on a number of things in my career,” he said.

Feeling fresh and rebranded, Mumba decided to come up with the Sitima Yomaliza album which is a narrative of his life journey and spiritual welfare.  

The Kufa Saferana hit maker admits that God has sent him to proclaim the Word of God and people should have faith in him no matter what they are going through.

“My message to all my fans is that they should expect fireworks from the songs curtailing real life experiences for they possess an intimate touch to the soul,” he said.

Enock Mkandawire a Lilongwe-based fan of Hax Mumba is in anticipation of the new album saying Mumba’s absence has been felt in the music circles.

The album has been recorded at  Galeed Studio  in Lilongwe and Grolia Studio in Blantyre.   It was produced by A.H Honor.

Some of the songs that will appear in this album include Sitima Yomaliza, Mkazi wa Chiyuda,  Fire Music, Woyipa, and Chaka  cha Mayankho.

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Divorce star, Janta has finally confirmed his separation with his wife as he recently shared a heartbreaking message.

Earlier this month, speculation brewed on social media that the two love birds, Shukuran Mwachumu and Ethel Mollande were no longer together citing possible infidelity.

Sharing the message on social media, Janta showed disbelief of the issue while signaling that his wife was involved in an “entanglement” with a married man.

Below is the whole message;

“If you constantly have to tell someone the same exact thing about how you feel and they don’t change it, understand they don’t respect you. But now it’s worse considering you take away my kid the only best thing that came out of this beautiful apple outside, but very rotten inside‘ Each passing day am missing my kid’ how evil can one be so heartless to take away the innocent child from love of his father? It can look so easy that other people can say I will be sending help to my kid but father figure is very important in child life.

Is this not witchcraft for a lady to leave his house destroy the little happiness we were having taking care of our kid but not end there still go to destroy another lady house by dating her man, a married man for that matter.

It has been hard on me to accept this and yes its hurting but I have to face reality and accept the situation. You can’t change someone who don’t see an issue in there actions though even if they are hurting u, its only God who sees everything.”

The couple celebrated their first wedding anniversary

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Malawian hip hop artist born Limbani Kalilani better known by his stage name Tay Grin has been nominated by the London Political Summit and Awards as “Ambassador 2020”.

Tay Grin, who is also known as ‘Nyau King’ will represent Malawi and Southern Africa at large.

London Political Summit global ambassador, Dr Josephine Ojiambo said the award is in recognition of Tay Grin’s contribution to the causes of youth emancipation for social change, for the enhancement of democratic leadership and to the role of music and culture in social transformation in Malawi.

Tay Grin has accepted the position saying he is committed to continue championing the cause and space for the youths in politics, arts and business in Malawi and Africa.

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The popular entertainment hub, Club Cyclone, has surpassed its own high standards with the opening of the new outside bar and restaurant to make it even better than before.

Add to that, the club has a good parking space inside that means merrymakers would not be worried with the safety of their cars and other belongings.

“The restaurant has opened doors, anyone can pop in anytime of the day starting from 10.00am and enjoy our delicious meals.

We want to provide 100 percent service, from proper meals to drinks, good music to top class customer service from our well-trained waiters and bar attendants,” says the owner of the club Selvaraj Nayagam.

To celebrate the new outside bar and restaurant, a red carpet launch will be organized soon to be graced by guest DJs and artists.

“We are providing the best option for those seeking fun. We have set high standards for ourselves and we are going to maintain that.

We have put in place a proper plan to sustain this momentum because we believe in satisfying the needs of our customers fully,” Nayagam says.

Club Cyclone is situated along Haile Selassie Road in the heart of the city making it easily accessible to a lot of people during the day and at night too.

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By Mphatso John Sam

Blantyre, October 16, Mana: After releasing some singles during the lockdown period, South Africa-based musician, Onesimus, has given his fans another comeback with a new song titled ‘Panado’ which has rebuked behaviour of some people of bringing others down.

The song has already hit the airwaves barely five days after release, the artist exposes the Judas-like behaviour of some people who become angry when they see him prospering and living a good life.

The Ndatopa hit maker, real name Armstrong Kalua, refers to God as Panado, a pain killer, which relieves headaches saying when the haters tries to bring him down, the God he serves always brings him up through the trials and tribulations.

“Amakonda miseche/amakonda munthu adzivutika/zochitika ngati siopemphera/ daily daily busy ntopola/kubaya ma damage/kuwupatsa moyo wanga challenge/machitidwe awo ngati Judas/ makhalidwe awo ngati Njenjete,” the AFRIMA award-winning artist sings.

[They love to gossip/they love to see you suffer/what they do like atheists/daily daily they are busy trying to bring you down/throwing up damage/giving my life challenge/ their behaviour like Judas/their behaviour like crickets]

The Singer-songwriter and vocalist, who has used Afro beat vibe in the song, has teamed up with DJ Megi to rebuke people with tendencies of gossip, jealousy, hatred, backbiters and those with a bad mind heart.

Onesimus, though singing in vernacular Chichewa language, but his unique voice and the production itself, leaves audience in a happy mood.

Onesimus is leaving a mark on the international stage through his marathon of songs including Here With Me remix, which he collaborated with Nigerian Afro beat artist, Tekno, as well as South African RnB Artist Usinova and Electro/ Aamapiano DJs “Dr Moruti” and “Dj Vitoto”

Here With Me remix was on number two for five days on the top 100 iTunes Africa Chart and reached 450, 000 views within two months of release.

In 2020 alone, the former Telkom and Sony Ambassador has collaborated with DJs and Producers from across the continent.

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Malawi’s Afro pop musician,Prisca majonanga popularly known as Prima, is set to release a new single titled ‘Ndekha at the end of this month.

An NRC student set to graduate, says that Ndekha talks about love.

“Ndekha is a song with love message. Iam expressing love for oneself after being tired of heart breaks. I came up with that song because l overlooked to how people breakup these days and I thought of coming up with something like that to ease oneself,” said, Prima, who also sings Passada.

She says through the single, she want to give her fans what they have been craving for all this while.

“The other good thing is that both audio and video will be released on the same day this month end. But some people have already started downloading it on Mikozi network, “said Prima.

“My fans should expect alot from me. More music coming on there way because the higher you go the greater it becomes,” said Prima , who currently stays in Zomba.

Apart from Ndekha, Prima has released other popular singles such as Sindingakusiye which she featured Waxy Kay and Ndiwe Champions, which continue to enjoy massive air play.

Despite music and school, Prima is also into modeling, especially in people’s music video.

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By Fred Penjani Kalua

You have been programmed to reject Success. All these banks are running legalized financial Schemes..”Pyramids”.

 In my view, worse forms of pyramids. All these insurance companies are legalized pyramids. No one regulates the Indian or Asian Pyramids because you can’t see them.

You won’t hear about them. They raise money and capital in their groups and get rich. These Burundi’s are doing the same. The Western world is now using “Bitcoin”/ Kryptocarency. It’s a form of Pyramid.

Differences might be there but not significant ones. Asians come here with nothing but through such schemes they are able to raise capital and grow their Businesses. That’s their “Secret”. No magic involved.

Problem with most indigenous Malawians is that you are so Envious of yourselves. You don’t want to see your own biological brother or sister doing good and financially independent. Mumafila bho akamakupemphani.

 You rather disempower yourselves than empower your own. We should stop competing against each other and work as a team.

Do you know how many street kids and orphans are poor and homeless when their parents were all working and their Millions in pensions are unclaimed and being invested by these big Insurance companies? Some not even remmited by their employers. Nza bho bho cz Ndi Company.

It’s in the best interest for certain Individuals and systems for you to be poor and dependent. What most of you don’t know is that being envious of the next person is being envious of yourself.

We are all one. Malawi has gone beyond the point of seeking a political solution, our problem is economical/Financial. We need economic or financial solutions.

Do you remember a time when Banks wanted kuti Ma Bank Nkhonde and Chipeleganya zithe? Ever wondered why? Do you know that people who work in banks do Chipeleganya, Bank Nkhonde and some were in these pyramids too, ever wondered why? Observe kuti those who are against such schemes are either well to do iwowo and they don’t want anyone else around them to be rich too or they can’t afford to be part of such groups. If not these two it’s a bank or financial institution safeguarding their Business interests.

How many of you can get loan ya 3 Million from a bank without Surety? Even Medef needs Surety and political connections. I might be wrong in some of my assertions but I know it’s about that time we deploy different strategies to address poverty in our communities.

Communal approaches to empowering each other in prosperity is Key. There is always a risk to everything. Even the man investing in the Stock Exchange can lose everything or gain Big. BIG RISK. Same with Bitcoin and or Kryptocarency these are risky too.

Ambirinu you have brilliant ideas Koma Capital mulibe. Wake up. The formal financial sector will not create a Million Jobs. Organic ideas will. The formal Financial Sector is not for people with no property to their name.

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By Mphatso Sam

Blantyre, October 29, Mana: Organizers of the annual Sand Music Festival have said this year’s festival slated for October 30 to November 1,2020 at the Sunbird Livingstonia Beach in Salima will cost over K40 million.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (Mana) on Thursday in Blantyre, Impakt Events, who are the organizers of the festival, said sponsorship, which has been the biggest challenge in organizing the event, has been much better this year compared to the previous events.

Impakt Event Manager and Director, Lucius Banda said: “we can’t say how much this year’s event is going to cost us because we are still accumulating the expenses but we can project that it will cost us over K40 million,” he said.

Banda, who is the founder of Sand Music Festival, said all was set for this year’s festival which has been sponsored by Venom/Cool Drop, TNM, Nyasa, Sana, Lilongwe Dairy, Sunbird, Skyline and Mount Meru.

“There are a number of new companies that have come on board to help and support us and we feel that this is the beginning of a new chapter,” he added.

The Preparations for the sand festival are very good so far, we have musicians and venue confirmed, according to Banda.

World class Diamond Platnamuz from Tanzania and Man of the Moment Master KG from South Africa will headline this year’s event that includes music, games, acrobats, poets, visual artists and designers.

On the local scene, Black Missionaries, Anthony Makondetsa, Lulu, Sir Paul Banda, Sam Smack, Janta, Saint, Sir Soja Lucius Banda and the Zembani Banda.

Patience Namadingo who has recently made collaboration with known Malawian artists will also perform live at the event, according to the organizers.

On the gospel category, Ethel Kamwendo Banda, The Great Angels Choir, Wendy Harawa among others will perform at the festival that is pegged at K25, 000 for three days with tickets being sold at Puma Filling Station, Acres, Chikondi Stop Over, Khala among others.

He said, “It is going to be a big festival with big musicians and tit will be very nice and everybody will enjoy it,”

The organizers said have tried their best to intensify security during the musical festival citing past experiences,

“For the past three years’ people, properties have been secure and we hope it will remain the same this year and the coming years,” Banda added.

This year’s festival will mark 10 years since the event was founded in 2010 at Zitherepano Club in Mangochi.

According to Banda, the event has grown bigger over the years despite facing challenges with the major being lack of sponsorship.

“The journey has been tough with obstacles and challenges but we had faith and we continued and here we are. We hope going forward the event will grow much bigger than it is now,” the director said.

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By Elizabeth Mandala

Blantyre, October 29, Mana: Renowned Poet, Robert Chiwamba said he is set to release a final spoken word for the year on November 4, 2020 titled “Mayi anga anali mphunzitsi” a sad tale of Malawian teachers.

In an interview on Thursday in Blantyre, he said he was inspired by his childhood and what he and his siblings went through being sons of a teacher, his mother.

“My mom was a retired primary school teacher and looking at the complaints teachers have been advancing of late and remembering the life we led as children of a teacher, I thought of coming up with this 5-minute piece hoping for a change,” Chiwamba explained.

The Poem highlights a retired teacher’s life and it reveals the challenges teachers face and how as a country looked down on teaching as a profession.

He lamented on how most teachers live in pathetic houses as one of the challenges but continue to do their work in shaping other children’s future.

“Nyumba zodontha, zitseko zosakiyika zosamilitsira mipando mayi, Mipandoyo kukhala nayo ankakhala katapila mayi, Koma tsiku ntsiku tinkawaona ndi zochonga zambiri akuchonga mayi.

“Pension yawo kuyiona mutha kulira,” reads part of the poem.

In recent year’s teachers across the country held demonstrations against the government on a number of issues ranging from long standing salary arrears, low salaries and poor working conditions.

This year, Chiwamba has released four poems saying he had saved the energy for his 4^th album set to be released next year.

Being his ninth year since the start of his career, Chiwamba said he has released over 150 poems.

He started writing and reciting poems to the public since 2011.

Mayi anga anali mphunzitsi is the fourth poem this year after Mwina ndinu, Anthu amafika potopa and Amuna awo ndi last born.

Chiwamba intends to release his poems on line through sapitwapoetry.com website. 

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By Mc Donald Chapalapata, a Contributor

In a quest to increase high speed internet availability at low cost, TNM Plc has partnered the world’s technology giant Facebook to roll out public access Wi-Fi hotspots in the country.

Powered by Facebook, TNM Express Wi-Fi enables communities to access fast internet connectivity at affordable rates.

The partnership will see more Malawians connected through a number of internet hotspots   commissioned at various points across the country.

“As a local brand we are happy to bring this service in Malawi and to connect more people to the digital world. Through the partnership, TNM is supporting affordable access to the digital global world so that Malawians can be counted as well,” said Michiel Buitelaar, TNM’s Chief Executive Officer.

He said the service offers multiple benefits to Malawians with Wi-Fi enabled smartphones and devices.

“Express Wi-Fi gives more internet options and a better browsing experience for users as any mobile phone user within Wi-Fi coverage of the hotspot is able to connect by buying the special data packs. The service is open to users of other networks without necessarily switching to TNM network,” he said.

Buitelaar said Express Wi-Fi has the potential to drive higher internet usage and hence allow users to do so much more.

“The Introduction of TNM’s Express Wi-Fi resonates with TNM’s commitment to bring innovative digital technologies that connects Malawi to the digital world,” said Buitelaar.

He explained that the service is designed to complement mobile data offerings by providing a low-cost, high bandwidth alternative for getting online and access apps, download and stream content.

Buitelaar said anyone with a Wi-Fi enabled device could access the TNM Express Wi-Fi network by signing up at an Express Wi-Fi hotspot or retailer and purchasing a daily, weekly or monthly data pack.

They will need to register or create an account, login and start browsing. First time users will get a free 100MB of data, according to Buitelaar.

In a separate interview, TNM Head of Band and Communications Louis Chipofya said they will ride on the Sand music Festival to launch the TNM Express Wi-Fi to give people a feel of the product.

“This is fast internet with speeds for up to 20Mbps on Express Wi-Fi, and have a 4G experience on any device, including a 3G device,” said Chipofya.

He also explained that it is a ‘once-off log-in’ saying once a customer logs into TNM Express Wi-Fi for the first time, there is no extra log-in required again, and customers will seamlessly connect once any Express Wi-Fi hotspot is in reach, in different places adding that most platforms require one to log-in every time he or she are within the reach of the Wi-Fi, which is inconvenient.

“Unlike most Wi-Fi platforms which require vouchers to be printed and then loaded after log-in, the Express Wi-Fi platform is able to sale electronic vouchers directly to customers, and these vouchers can be used on any mobile phones, tablets and computers once customers receive them. Vouchers are loaded directly to the customers’ phone number,” explained Chipofya.

He also said the service is accessible by TNM and Non-TNM numbers in Malawi

“There are no restrictions of phone numbers that can access and buy data vouchers for Express Wi-Fi, numbers from other network providers can also log-in and get electronic data vouchers from TNM Express Wi-Fi,” said Chipofya.

TNM is the 9^th company to connect with Facebook to offer the express Wifi hotspots in Africa.

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Ugly scenes at the Sand Music Festival as patronisers threw empty bottles on the main stage protesting delays in international artists Master KG and Diamond Platnums performances.

The international acts failed to perform last evening due to power challenges and a heavy downpour that started when they were about to get on stage. Patronisers were communicated that the international acts will perform this afternoon but are yet to get on stage.

Impact Events Director, Lucius Banda, told the crowd that the sound equipment were damaged for the second time last evening during the downpour and that they have sourced new equipment currently on its way to the venue, a development which forced the angry patrons to stone him and his entire crew.

During the fracas, several people have been injured and rushed to Salima District Hospital.

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The Urban Music People(UMP) says nominees for the 2020 UMP awards will be announced on Saturday, 28 November at Golden Peacock Hotel in Blantyre during the Fashion 4 Change red-carpet event.

UMP and its partner Fashion 4 Change Global Malawi (F4C) announced the development through a Press statement dated 2 November 2020 made available to the publication.

According to the statement, music artist Kelly Kay and budding artist Rashley will space up the Fashion 4 Change event. The proceeds for the event will be used to buy tree seedlings which will be planted across the country.

Commenting on the Partnership, F4C Public Relations Officer Christina Mabvuto said they decided to partner with UMP because they share same objectives of promoting arts, music and culture.

“We partnered with UMP because we all share the same objectives to promote arts, culture and music. We have organised an event that is happening on 28th November, 2020 at Golden Peacock in Blantyre.

Our main objective is to plant 1million trees across Malawi in areas highly affected with deforestation and create awareness in schools and communities for people to plant trees,” said  Mabvuto

On his part, UMP Project Manager, Khumbo Finto expressed happiness with the partnership saying will go a long way in promoting fashion industry in the country,

“We are happy to join forces with Fashion 4 Change again this year; we support their cause for environmental sustainability.

We share the mission to promote Malawi fashion sector through fashion awards and their fashion event,” said Finto

UMP Awards is an annual event held every December to honour different people on different categories for the work they have done throughout the year. This year’s event will be held virtually on December 19.

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By Sellaphine Banda Selemani

Lilongwe, November 4,  Mana: After taking a  10-year  break in the music industry, veteran reggae artist, Moda Fumulani,  the young brother to late Gift Fumulani  is expected to release his second album  titled ‘Respect to Gift Fumulani’ on   November 27,  2020.

In an interview with Malawi News Agency (MANA) on Monday, Fumulani said he is back with his second album after 10 years of silence. He has since promised the best for his fans in his new album.

“My album has got 11 trucks, one is a bonus track and all songs are in Chichewa so that every Malawian should get the message.

“I think it is time to break the silence after releasing the first album in 2009 which my brother, Gift, left unfinished. This is one of my greatest albums that have ever been produced.

“I am optimistic my fans will appreciate both the quality and sound of the music,” he said.

Commenting on his absence in the music circles, Fumulani said the music industry is not doing well in the country as they (musicians) spend a lot of money in music production “but returns are peanuts”, which makes most musicians not to develop.

“Another factor that contributed to my absence is financial difficulties. Coming up with an album of good quality is too involving and needs a lot of money,” said Fumulani.

He said he decided to come up with ‘Respect to Gift Fumulani’ album as a narrative of his life journey and spiritual welfare.  

The Loto la Falao maker said the Spirit of his late brother lives on in him and that his mission will carry on through him.

“I encourage my fans to take time and listen to the new album. My message to them is they should expect fireworks from the songs,” he said.

The album will be launched on November 27, 2020 in Blantyre Club 27/4 and on November 28 at M1 Centre Point in Lilongwe.

Some of the big artists that will support the launch are the Black Missionaries Band, Antony Makondetsa, Khozi Masimbe and Yanjanani Chumbu, just to mention a few.  

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By Ireen Kayira

Lilongwe, November 6, Mana: Barely five months after releasing an acoustic love song titled here for love, up and coming artist, Mervin Lenno has said he is ready to release another single titled “Ndingokutenga”.

Speaking with Malawi News Agency on Friday in Lilongwe, the 20 year old artist said the song centres on the theme of love.

“It basically talking about someone trying to rescue a girl from a toxic relationship she is into where her boyfriend used to love her, give her time but things have turned, now she gets beaten, cheated and all sorts of things.

“This other Man on the other hand is convincing the girl to leave the relationship to be with him telling her that  he will love her and treat her well if she would let him be her man,” Lenno said.

The Blantyre based artist said the song has been produced by Sispenceat Matrix records.

He indicated that the song would be available on Malawi music.com from the official release on November 9,2020.

“He was so humble faithful and royal, panoanasintha he doesn’t love you anymore, Salabadira kaya wadzukabwanji,he doesn’t mind if you are doing fine, he stopped saying that I love you mpakanamonths,” he partly sings.

Lenno asked his fans to expect nothing but the best from him as he plans to release an album next year.

The artist said that so far the response from the last single has been impressive as most people have commended him to continue bringing positive and meaningful songs.

He started his serious music career in 2018 when he released his two singles of which one of them featured Nepman.

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