Phyzix

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Phyzix
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Phyzix in 2018 performing at the Polytechnic College
Background information
Birth nameNoel Chikoleka
Born (1980-12-18) December 18, 1980 (age 43)
Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi
Genres
  • Afro-soul
  • Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Musician
songwriter
producer
Years active2000–present

Noel Chikoleka (born 18 December 1980), better known by his stage name Phyzix, is a Malawian musician, rapper, songwriter and activist. [1] [2] [3] He gained national recognition in 2006 when he released the song titled "Cholapitsa" (Boogeyman) which sold over 40,000 copies nationwide within a month. He has released over six albums.[ clarification needed ] [4] [5] In 2020, he won a UMP Award for Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year. [2]

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Background

Early life

Phyzix in 2018 advocating for safe schools and workplaces for girls and women Phyzix in 2018 advocating for Safe Schools & Workplaces for Girls and Women.jpg
Phyzix in 2018 advocating for safe schools and workplaces for girls and women

Chikoleka was born on 18 December 1986 in Area 12, Lilongwe, Malawi.

He moved to Area 25 in Lilongwe to pursue his career. [6] Chikoleka's major breakthrough came in 2006 after releasing his single titled "Cholapitsa" (The Boogeyman), for which he later shot a music video that topped charts in Malawi. [5] [7]

In 2008, Chikoleka started his own entertainment company, It's Only Entertainment (IOE). [5]

In 2009, he released his debut album titled The Lone Ranger LP, which had successful singles such as "Gamba", "Abwana" “Jessie”, and "Usodzi".

Chikoleka has won several Malawi Hip Hop Awards such as Artist of the Year (Male), Song of the Year ("Makofi") and Album of the Year (Gamba Season).

Phyzix in 2019 at a meeting representing NBS Bank as marketing manager Phyzix in 2019 at a meeting representing NBS Bank as Marketing Manager.jpg
Phyzix in 2019 at a meeting representing NBS Bank as marketing manager

In 2020, he won a UMP Award for Best Hip Hop Act and Album of the Year (Gamba Season). Other awards include the 2021 MASO Awards for the Best Album (Flaws) as well as the Best Collab of 2022 ("Legends"). In 2020, his song "Follow" was among the top 10 songs on BBC Radio. [8] [9]

Other names that Chikoleka is known with include Gamba, Phyzo, Captain Bae, Man Phyzo, and Don Gamba.[ clarification needed ] [5] [10] [11]

Achievements

UMP Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2020HimselfBest Hip Hop ActWon [12]
2020Gamba Season - PhyzixAlbum of the YearWon [13]
2020HimselfMale Artist of the YearNominated [14]
2020‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli NjuchiSong of the YearNominated [15]
2020‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli NjuchiMusic Video of the YearNominated [16]

[2]

Malawi Hip Hop Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2020HimselfArtist of the Year (Male)Won
2020Makofi (Fists)Song of the YearWon
2020Gamba SeasonAlbum of the YearWon

MASO Awards

YearNominee / workAwardResult
2021FlawsBest AlbumWon
2022LegendsBest Collabo 2022Won

Personal life

Chikoleka is married to Ruth Kulaisi and the couple was reported as welcoming a baby. [17]

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