Shafie S. Phiri is a Malawian artist better known by his stage name Driemo. He started his music career in early 2017 in Nkhotakota district. At the time, his stage name was Smart P, and he changed it into Driemo in 2020. In 2021, he released "Duma", which garnered him a lot of commercial success. His debut EP, "Love Letter", was a commercial success. Other successful singles include "Mojo" and "Weni-Weni".
Chiyanjano Muheziwa popularly known as Annie Matumbi, and sometimes Nyakwawa, is a Malawian veteran musician, tv presenter, actor and politician. In 2017, Matumbi claimed he was the father of Malawi urban music. In 2018, Matumbi stood in a winning a parliamentary seat in 2019's general election under Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Candidate for Lilongwe City South West constituency.
Priscilla Kayira is a Malawian radio broadcaster, presenter and television personality. In 2019, Kayira was nominated the Personality of the Year along with Luna and Sharon Chirwa in UMP Media Awards. She won the same award in the same category in 2020 and 2022.
Simbi Phiri is a Malawian businessman and philanthropist based in South Africa. He is the founder and CEO of Khato Civils Ltd, a company that operates in Malawi, South Africa and Botswana. The company was awarded a contract to pump water from Lake Malawi situated in Salima to Lilongwe. In 2019, Phiri donated K700 million to Malawi Congress Party for campaign funds. In 2017, Phiri also donated money to the party as well as the then ruling Democratic Progressive Party.
Aubrey Ghambi, best known as Suffix, is a Malawian gospel rapper and songwriter. In 2020, he won a UMP Award in best gospel act. In 2018, his album titled "Before I Sleep" won the category Album of the Year in UMP Awards and he was nominated as Best Hip Hop Artist as well as Best Urban Gospel. In 2016, was nominated for the same category and award.
Area 24 is a residential town East of Lilongwe City in Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. Institutions found in Area 24 include Area 24 College, Area 24 Secondary School and Area 24 Technical Centre. Other neighborhoods of Area 24 include areas 22, 36, Biwi, and Falls.
Area 44 is a residential town west of Lilongwe, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. Institutions found in Area 44 include Area 44 College, Area 44 Secondary School and Area 44 Technical Centre. Other areas found in Lilongwe include Area 24 and other similar areas.
Area 25 is a residential town west of Lilongwe District, Malawi and forms part of the Lilongwe municipality. The Traditional Authority of the area is Chief Chitukula.
Noel Chikoleka better known by his stage name Phyzix, is a Malawian musician, rapper, songwriter and activist. He gained national recognition in 2006 when he released the song titled "Cholapitsa" (boogeyman) which sold over 40, 000 copies national wide within a month and has released over 6 albums. In 2020, he won a UMP Award in Best Hip Hop artist of the year.
Martin Nkhata, better known by his stage name Martse, was a Malawian rapper, songwriter and activist. He started music journey in 2004 when he was influenced by Dzimbiri, whose real name is Mphatso Katopola, of the now defunct Khamradzi Music Group.
Mzuzu Stadium is a multi-use stadium in Mzuzu, Malawi. The stadium is mostly for football matches, on club level by Moyale Barracks FC of the Super League of Malawi and other various sport activities. The stadium has a capacity of 10,000 spectators.
Geoffrey Kapusa was a veteran Malawian television and radio broadcaster and presenter. He was known to have started a television music show called 'Malawi Music Splash' programme on Malawi's MBC state television in early 2000s. He was known as Mr. Splash as a result of his flagship TV music show. Kapusa worked for Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation (MBC) before a brief stint with Times Group.
Lupaso, Muzu is a residential town in Mzuzu. It is located West of Mzuzu, Northern Region, Malawi. It is a home to Lupaso United Team, as well as Lupaso FC. Chitumbuka is the predominant language spoken in the area which is also the official regional language of the Northern Region of Malawi. Nearby towns include Luwinga, Dunduzu and Nkholongo.
Zikomo Presidential Awards are Malawian awards established in 2021 by the president of Malawi, Lazarus Chakwera, to celebrate organisations, individuals and entertainers and other minorities in music, film, philanthropy and fashion. The 2023 awards ceremony took place in Lilongwe at Kamuzu Palace. During the ceremony, the president said that the awards were appropriate to honor some of the country's outstanding social enterprises as well as social entrepreneurs that provide solutions to some of the challenges the country faces.
Zeze Kingston is a Malawian Afropiano singer, songwriter and television personality. In 2023, he won Male Artist of the Year at the Maso Awards that took place at BICC in Lilongwe. He also won Best Live Act.
Mbalachanda is a residential town in Mzimba District, Malawi. The town is located in Mbalachanda Ward and is home to Mbalachanda Health Care. It is located East of Mzimba in the Northern Region. Chitumbuka is the predominant language spoken in the area which is also the official regional language of the Northern Region of Malawi. Nearby towns include Mzalangwe, among others.
Maula Prison is a maximum-security prison located in Lilongwe, Malawi.
Chichiri Prison, also known as Blantyre Central Prison, is a maximum-security prison located in Blantyre, Malawi. The prison has a rich history spanning over a century, with significant events and developments shaping its purpose and operations.
Mzuzu Central Prison is a prison in Mzuzu City in Mzimba District, Malawi. The prison was built to address the growing need for a secure facility to hold criminals and political dissidents in the Northern Region of Malawi.
Area 9 is a township located in the capital city of Lilongwe, Malawi. Area 9 is situated in the heart of Lilongwe, approximately 3 kilometers from the city center. It is bordered by the Lilongwe River to the north and the Area 10 township to the south.
