Mlaka Maliro

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Mlaka Maliro
Born (1984-03-23) March 23, 1984 (age 40)
Blantyre, Malawi
Genres
  • Gospel
Occupation(s)Musician
songwriter
Years active1990–present

Mlaka Maliro is a Malawian gospel singer, songwriter, and evangelist. [1] [2] [3] He rose to fame in the late 1990s with his debut album "Dzanja Lalemba" (The Hand Has Written) which sold over 131,000 copies in four months. He has released several successful albums, including "Maloto", "Usalire", and "Gologolo". [4] [5] His music career spans over two decades, with a transition from secular to gospel music in 2011. [6] [7] [8]

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Background

Early life and career

Maliro was born on March 23, 1984, in Blantyre. [9] He started his music career in the early 1990s. His popular songs include "Wangolakwa" and "Abraham", among others. [10] His music is a blend of roots reggae and traditional Malawian rhythms, with lyrics that inspire and uplift. He has performed at numerous concerts and festivals, both locally and internationally, and has collaborated with various artists. [9] [1] [3]

Transition to preaching

Apart from his music, Maliro is also an evangelist and has preached at several crusades and events. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry and has won several awards. [11]

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References

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  2. ↑ "Mlaka rolls back hands of time". Nation Online. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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  6. ↑ Sundu, Yvonnie (2015-05-19). "Mlaka now a full time evangelist | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.[ permanent dead link ]
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  8. ↑ Mkhutche, Wonderful (2017-08-03). "Even Shanil Muluzi liked Mlaka Maliro Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  9. 1 2 "Lilongwe welcomes Mlaka". Nation Online. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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