Afunika

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Frank Chirwa (born July 31, 1985) better known by his stage name Afunika, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer. [1] [2]

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Afunika
Born
Frank Chirwa

(1985-07-31) July 31, 1985 (age 38)
Other names• The Eye Of An Eagle
Occupations
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
  • Producer
Spouse
Elizabeth Mubanga
(m. 2021)
Musical career
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
Years active2008– Present
Labels
  • Danger Zone
  • Bravo Records

Early life and music style

Chirwa was born on July 31, 1985, in Chingola of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.

He has, in most interviews, cited P.K. Chishala and Paul Ngozi as the people that influence his musical style and sound. [3]

Personal life

In 2021, Chirwa married Elizabeth Mubanga. [4]

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details
TitleDetails
Malinso
  • Formats: CD
Wounded Buffalo
  • Formats: CD
Chimusebo
  • Released: 2015
  • Formats: CD
Isumbu [5]
  • Released: 2016
  • Formats: Digital download
Nakulalolela
  • Released: 2019
  • Formats: CD • Digital download

Singles

TitleYearAlbum
"Darling"
"Mami"
(feat. Macky 2)
2010
"Hold Me"
"Ichiselema"
"Easy Goer"
"Kakonkote"
"Wounded Buffalo"Wounded Buffalo
"Kayonawileni"
"Ichimusebo"
(feat. J.K)
2015
"Example"
"Umwaume Wakulela"
(feat. Slapdee)
2016
"Nakulalolela"2019Nakulalolela
"Piki Piki Skirt"
"Currency"
(feat. Macky 2)
"My Past" [6]

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryNominee/WorkResultRef.
2015 Zambia Music Awards Best Collaboration'Kumalila Ngoma'Won [7]
2017 Kwacha Music Awards Best Mainstream Pop'Pama Order'Nominated [8]
Best Collaboration'Umwaume Wakulela'Won
Best Male ArtistAfunikaNominated
Provincial: Copperbelt ProvinceNominated

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References

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