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Zambian hitmaker Yo Maps set to headline Sand Music Festival as organisers confirm final details for beachside bash

Music fans across Malawi are gearing up for a weekend of beats and sunshine, after organisers confirmed Zambian star Yo Maps as the headline act for this year’s Sand Music Festival, themed “Rhythms of the Shore.” The star-studded festival, organised by Capestars, will take over Kingfisher Inn in Mangochi from October 23 to 25, following […] The post Zambian hitmaker Yo Maps set to headline Sand Music Festival as organisers confirm final details for beachside bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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NBM Women’s Premiership starts mid-week fixtures

The National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership will for the first time feature mid-week games with four matches scheduled for this afternoon and tomorrow. National Women’s Football Association (NWFA) general secretary Lustica Gondwe yesterday said the arrangement is meant to avoid fixture congestion that might result from the Malawi National Women’s Football Team’s imminent … The post NBM Women’s Premiership starts mid-week fixtures appeared first on Nation Online .

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Msaka to universities: Start earning Malawi dollars to copy Zambia’s forex model

Malawi’s Minister of Education, Science and Technology, Bright Msaka, has thrown down a bold challenge to the country’s universities, demanding they step up and help mobilise desperately needed foreign exchange through their teaching and other services. Speaking during the signing ceremony of public sector reform commitments with academic institutions in Blantyre, the minister openly questioned […] The post Msaka to universities: Start earning Malawi dollars to copy Zambia’s forex model appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Sand Music Festival forced into last-minute venue switch as organisers scramble to avoid date clash chaos

Music fans have been left scrambling to update their plans after organisers of this year’s Sand Music Festival announced a dramatic last-minute venue change, just weeks after the event’s dates were also shifted. Impakt Events Management confirmed the popular festival will now take place at Kingfisher Inn, rather than its original home at Sunbird Nkopola […] The post Sand Music Festival forced into last-minute venue switch as organisers scramble to avoid date clash chaos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Book celebrates youth leadership, environmental stewardship

Chifuniro Kandaya has released a new children’s book titled The Desert Bloom Club, which celebrates youth leadership, environmental stewardship and Africa’s agricultural potential. He is a senior research associate and advisory board member at the Centre for Ecological Intelligence of the University of Johannesburg in South Africa. Kandaya: It is an entry point. | Courtesy … The post Book celebrates youth leadership, environmental stewardship appeared first on Nation Online .

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Bronze Queens get hearty welcome

The Malawi Queens yesterday received a hearty welcome on arrival at Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe from Nairobi, Kenya where they finished third at the Africa Netball Championship and booked a ticket to the 2027 Netball World Cup. Second Vice-President Ecoch Chihana, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture Alfred Gangata and officials from Nico Group, … The post Bronze Queens get hearty welcome appeared first on Nation Online .

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Rudevit starts full-scale local fertiliser production

Rural Development Investment Initiative Trust (Rudevit) has started full-scale production of granulated organic fertiliser at its plant in Chileka, Blantyre, producing about 3 000 kilogrammes (kg) per hour. The K2 billion facility currently operates one eight-hour shift and produces about 60 bags of 50 kg per hour. Part of the fertiliser equipment which is already … The post Rudevit starts full-scale local fertiliser production appeared first on Nation Online .

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Muluzi looks to wartime Kyiv for lessons in national resilience

When opposition politicians seek inspiration for domestic policy, war zones are rarely the first destination on the itinerary. Yet United Democratic Front (UDF) leader Atupele Muluzi has returned from Kyiv offering precisely that: drawing an explicit parallel between Ukraine’s wartime endurance and the economic challenges facing Malawi. ​Writing on social media following his attendance at […] The post Muluzi looks to wartime Kyiv for lessons in national resilience appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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MCP split over Chakwera’s future: party flirtation with ‘life leadership’

Malawi’s main opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) is entering a period of internal reckoning that looks set to shape its fortunes well beyond the immediate horizon of the 2030 General Election. At issue is a question that many parties eventually confront but few resolve gracefully: what happens to a defeated leader who does not wish […] The post MCP split over Chakwera’s future: party flirtation with ‘life leadership’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Joyce Banda honoured with two international awards at UN General Assembly in New York

Malawi’s fourth president, Dr Joyce Banda, received two international awards on the sidelines of the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, in recognition of her work on women’s leadership and access to higher education. The awards were presented at separate ceremonies on Wednesday, 24 September, held at 777 United Nations Plaza and the 959 […] The post Joyce Banda honoured with two international awards at UN General Assembly in New York appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Poor attendance overshadows Malawi’s winning start to Afcon qualifying

Malawi’s Flames opened their TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over South Sudan on Friday night — but the celebrations were tempered by a strikingly poor turnout at the magnificent Bingu National Stadium, with vast sections of the 40,000-capacity venue left conspicuously empty. The clash, played under the floodlights […] The post Poor attendance overshadows Malawi’s winning start to Afcon qualifying appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Taken out of context: Daud Suleman hits back at claims over Chilima crash Facebook post

A former telecoms regulator chief has been forced to publicly defend himself before Parliament, after a cryptic Facebook post he made on the very day of the plane crash that killed former vice-president Saulos Chilima sparked a wave of online speculation suggesting he somehow had advance knowledge of the tragedy. Daud Suleman, who previousl y […] The post Taken out of context: Daud Suleman hits back at claims over Chilima crash Facebook post appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Rare earths miner says power key to expansion

Rare earths miner Lindian Resources Limited has said access to grid power is a major consideration for its expansion plans for Kangankunde Rare Earths Project in Balaka District. The company’s executive director Zekai Komur, speaking yesterday when Minister of Mining Thoko Tembo visited the mine site, said they are assessing an expansion that will take … The post Rare earths miner says power key to expansion appeared first on Nation Online .

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Cape Maclear Film Festival brings music on board

The Cape Maclear International Film Festival has announced a major change in the line-up of its activities this year by adding music for its third edition of the event as organisers seek to attract more people to the film platform. The festival has since unveiled a line-up of musicians who will perform during the event … The post Cape Maclear Film Festival brings music on board appeared first on Nation Online .

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Media Council of Malawi marks 30 years with special excellence awards

The Media Council of Malawi (MCM) is set to hand out Media Excellence Contribution Awards as part of celebrations marking its 30th anniversary, with the milestone event taking place in Lilongwe on 26 September, 2026. Running under the banner “Three Decades of Promoting Professional, Independent and Professional Media in Malawi”, the MCM@30 celebrations will pay […] The post Media Council of Malawi marks 30 years with special excellence awards appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Karonga DC cautions contractors against substandard work

Karonga district commissioner Willard Mwambo has cautioned contractors tasked to construct infrastructure in Karonga Lufilya Constituency against delivering substandard structures. He said this on Monday during a handover of construction sites to three contractors under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund projects. Mwambo also told the contractors to complete the project within agreed timeframe, … The post Karonga DC cautions contractors against substandard work appeared first on Nation Online .

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Eight parties in trouble over ‘living-room’ headquarters

Eight registered political parties without a single seat in Parliament have been hit with hefty fines of between K3 million and K5 million after being caught flouting the rules laid out under the Political Parties Act — including operating without proper offices and failing to keep their records up to date. Registrar of Political Parties […] The post Eight parties in trouble over ‘living-room’ headquarters appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Livingstonia Synod Lilongwe CCAP choir launches second album

Lilongwe Church Choir of the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP) Synod of Livingstonia has launched its second album titled Ndirute Kufupi kwa Chiuta. The album contains 32 tracks recorded at the choir’s Timchindike Studio and features both a cappella and instrumental compositions. In an interview after the launch on Saturday, the choir’s chairperson Patrick … The post Livingstonia Synod Lilongwe CCAP choir launches second album appeared first on Nation Online .

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Joyce Banda tells world leaders: stop talking, start acting on women in Congo peace talks

Former Malawian president Joyce Banda has delivered a blistering call to action to African leaders and the international community, demanding they finally move beyond empty political promises and take real, concrete steps to get women a seat at the table in peace efforts across eastern Democratic Republic of Congo and the wider Great Lakes Region. […] The post Joyce Banda tells world leaders: stop talking, start acting on women in Congo peace talks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Contractors cautioned against shoddy works

Mchinji District Council chairperson Kennedy Chipanga has cautioned contractors engaged in projects under the Reformed K5 billion Constituency Development Fund (CDF) against compromising on quality. He said this on Saturday during the launch of CDF projects at Rice Village, Traditional Authority (T/A) M’duwa in the district. Chipanga said projects that fail to meet the required … The post Contractors cautioned against shoddy works appeared first on Nation Online .

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Get ready to party for your mama: ‘Amayi Asangalare’ concert confirmed for Nkhopola this October

Malawi’s mothers are set for a day to remember, with event organiser Jai Banda — better known as “Mr Entertainer” — confirming that the much-anticipated Amayi Asangalare Concert will go ahead on Thursday, 15 October, at Nkhopola Leisure Centre. Billed as a Mother’s Day celebration like no other, the concert promises a full day of […] The post Get ready to party for your mama: ‘Amayi Asangalare’ concert confirmed for Nkhopola this October appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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EU backs Malawi film industry growth

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Malawi’s film and creative industries, with its envoy saying there are many untold local stories that deserve to reach wider audiences. EU ambassador Daniel Aristi-Gaztelumendi said this during the opening night of the Euro Film Festival in Lilongwe, where Malawian and European films were screened … The post EU backs Malawi film industry growth appeared first on Nation Online .

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Silver start NBM Women’s League defence in style

Silver Strikers Ladies on Saturday started their National Bank of Malawi (NBM) Women’s Premiership title defence campaign with a 3-1 comeback victory over hosts Kukoma Ntopwa Women at Mpira Stadium in Chiwembe Township, Blantyre. Ntopwa took an early lead through defender Rose Alufandika’s 16th-minute strike for the first half to end in the hosts’ favour. … The post Silver start NBM Women’s League defence in style appeared first on Nation Online .

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Dassu: Malawi’s vice-presidency is a constitutional office, not a party asset

There are critical moments in the life of a constitutional democracy when we must step back and confront a fundamental question: what does the supreme law of our land, the Constitution of the Republic of Malawi, demand? Since our hard-fought-for democracy, the recurring debates over the status, authority, and security of tenure of Malawi’s First […] The post Dassu: Malawi’s vice-presidency is a constitutional office, not a party asset appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Malawian poet Sukali to release book asking: why are we the way we are?

Malawian poet and author Joseph Daniel Sukali is preparing to release a new book that digs into one of the oldest questions there is — how the experiences of childhood quietly shape the adults we become. Don’t expect easy answers or a step-by-step fix for your life. The book, instead, takes a reflective look at […] The post Malawian poet Sukali to release book asking: why are we the way we are? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Sports bodies told: stop waiting on govt, start earning your own money

Malawi’s sports associations have been told to stop leaning so heavily on government handouts and start hustling for their own cash — with a stark warning that funding could soon be tied to results. Jim Kalua, board chairperson of the Malawi National Council of Sports (MNCS), delivered the message at a capacity-building workshop for sports […] The post Sports bodies told: stop waiting on govt, start earning your own money appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Relief maize distribution set to start in November

The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (Dodma) says it will start distributing maize under the 2026/27 Lean Season Food Insecurity Response in November. In an interview yesterday, Dodma commissioner Wilson Moleni said the response will provide assistance to food insecure people for up to four months. The Malawi Vulnerability Assessment Committee (Mvac), through the Integrated … The post Relief maize distribution set to start in November appeared first on Nation Online .

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Malawi stars shine in Zikomo Africa Awards nominations

Malawian talent has received recognition at the 2026 Zikomo Africa Awards and Caribbean Awards as local personalities have been nominated in different categories ahead of the ceremony scheduled for December in Tanzania. Zeze Kingston has received three nominations as Best Southern African Artist, Best International Collaboration and Best Amapiano Song. Navicha. | Courtesy of Ireen … The post Malawi stars shine in Zikomo Africa Awards nominations appeared first on Nation Online .

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Nomads launch Nyerere App, new kit part of commercial revolution

Mighty Wanderers FC have finally overhauled their merchandise line-up, months after fans were left frustrated by replica kits still bearing the branding of former sponsor 888bets. The Lali Lubani Road giants have now rolled out fresh merchandise proudly displaying the logos of new backers Ekhaya and Kingbossi, marking a major step forward in the club’s […] The post Nomads launch Nyerere App, new kit part of commercial revolution appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Prophet Bushiri to hold Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival in Lilongwe

Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) Church founder and leader Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has announced a major evangelistic outreach, the Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival, to be held on 26 September at the Garden of Peace in Area 43, Lilongwe. Communication from Prophet Bushiri’s office indicates the event will be centred on the theme of salvation, with organisers […] The post Prophet Bushiri to hold Harvest Mandate Salvation Festival in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Licensing delays formalisation of artisanal miners

The government’s efforts to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining (ASM) are being hampered by a moratorium on issuing new mining licences, the Ministry of Mining has said. Principal Secretary Rodwell Mzonde said the ministry, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialisation, Business, Trade and Tourism, had embarked on a nationwide campaign to sensitise and organise … The post Licensing delays formalisation of artisanal miners appeared first on Nation Online .

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Mwawi bags Australia netball award

Malawi Queens shooter Mwawi Kumwenda has capped a remarkable season in Australia’s Gippsland Netball League by winning Best and Fairest Award after an outstanding campaign with Drouin Hawks. Kumwenda, affectionately known as ‘MJ’ at Drouin Hawks, polled 36 votes to win the prestigious award, finishing 15 votes clear of the second-placed player Courtney Young of … The post Mwawi bags Australia netball award appeared first on Nation Online .

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UMP sets up music heritage fund

Ubuntu Music People (UMP) has established a permanent fund to preserve Malawi’s musical heritage through research, documentation and other heritage-related initiatives. The UMP Music Heritage Fund will support research, storytelling, exhibitions, recordings and publications as well as the construction of memorial tombstones and other memorabilia for some fallen music legends. In a statement, UMP said … The post UMP sets up music heritage fund appeared first on Nation Online .

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Malawi music stars line up for lakeside all-nighter at Sunbird Nkopola for Accountant’s Explosion concert

A line-up of some of Malawi’s most prominent musicians will take to the stage at Sunbird Nkopola Lodge on 19 September for The Accountant’s Explosion, an all-night concert promising performances from dusk until dawn. The event is the work of promoter Jai Banda, known in Malawi’s entertainment circles as Mr Entertainer, who has billed the […] The post Malawi music stars line up for lakeside all-nighter at Sunbird Nkopola for Accountant’s Explosion concert appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Kayira to co-host 20th Future Awards Africa

Malawian award-winning broadcaster and events host Priscilla Kayira will be among five hosts for the 20th edition of The Future Awards Africa (TFAA), slated for November at the Balmoral Events Centre in Lagos, Nigeria. She will share the stage with four other African hosts, including Nigerian actress Genoveva Umeh, Tanzanian actor and producer Idris Sultan, … The post Kayira to co-host 20th Future Awards Africa appeared first on Nation Online .

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DPP torn apart by factions, admits VP Ansah in bombshell interview

Estranged Malawi Vice-President Jane Ansah has dropped a political bombshell, admitting for the first time that she is fully aware of bitter factions tearing through the governing Democratic Progressive Party — and claiming she has been deliberately shut out ever since taking office. “I am really aware that there are factions,” Ansah declared, when confronted […] The post DPP torn apart by factions, admits VP Ansah in bombshell interview appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Wiskesi: Malawi a ‘serious and reliable partner’ in global ozone effort

Minister of Natural Resources Patricia Wiskesi says Malawi has registered significant progress in protecting the ozone layer through policy action and compliance with international environmental agreements. Speaking during a press briefing in Lilongwe to commemorate the International Day for the Preservation of the Ozone Layer, Wiskesi said Malawi has demonstrated its commitment by ratifying the […] The post Wiskesi: Malawi a ‘serious and reliable partner’ in global ozone effort appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Ex-Tonse partners fault MCP apology

Two of the former Tonse Alliance partners have faulted the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) apology for failure to adhere to the agreement, noting that it means nothing now. During an interview with Zodiak Broadcasting Station on Sunday, MCP publicity secretary Jessie Kabwila asked opposition political parties to unite and work together to defeat the Democratic … The post Ex-Tonse partners fault MCP apology appeared first on Nation Online .

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MCP MP Ayuba savages own party’s apology to ex-allies, declaring no one will trust Chakwera again

Ayuba insists no party can risk an alliance with MCP while Dr Lazarus Chakwera remains at the helm Accuses Chakwera of only caring for family, close allies and “handclappers” once in power Says apology means nothing without removing Chakwera and his inner circle Comes after MCP Vice President Jessie Kabwira issued rare public apology to […] The post MCP MP Ayuba savages own party’s apology to ex-allies, declaring no one will trust Chakwera again appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Adah Ehi, Pompi to perform at Theresa Phondo Live concert

Nigerian gospel musician Adah Ehi and Zambian artist Pompi will perform at Malawian musician Theresa Phondo’s concert slated for October 31 at the Bingu International Convention Centre Amphitheatre in Lilongwe. Dubbed the Theresa Phondo Live in Concert, the event will also feature Malawian artists, including Praise Umali, Paul Kachala, Beraca and Esther Chitheka. Coming to … The post Adah Ehi, Pompi to perform at Theresa Phondo Live concert appeared first on Nation Online .

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PPPC gears up for infrastructure financing, partnership forum

The Public Private Partnership Commission (PPPC) says its infrastructure financing and partnership forum will provide an opportunity to explore how PPPs can draw on private capital and expertise to support the country’s sustainable infrastructure development. PPPC chief executive officer Arthur Nanthuru said this in a statement ahead of the forum to be held in Lilongwe … The post PPPC gears up for infrastructure financing, partnership forum appeared first on Nation Online .

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Phyzix receives YouTube silver creator award for hitting 100k subscribers milestone

Malawian musician Phyzix was left beaming with pride after receiving a surprise package in the post — his very own YouTube Silver Creator Award, handed out to mark his channel smashing the 100,000 subscriber milestone. The singer couldn’t resist sharing the moment with fans, posting a photo on Facebook of himself proudly holding up the […] The post Phyzix receives YouTube silver creator award for hitting 100k subscribers milestone appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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Sauti Sol set to headline Lilongwe’s Kumbali Live Music Concert

Grammy Award-winning Kenyan musician Bien-Aimé Alusa Baraza, best known as a member of Afro-pop sensation Sauti Sol, is set to headline this year’s Kumbali Live Music Concert in Lilongwe. The star will take to the stage on 25 October, sharing the bill with Malawian artists Driemo, Praise Umali and Maggie Kadrum at the fourth edition […] The post Sauti Sol set to headline Lilongwe’s Kumbali Live Music Concert appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times .

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