Moses Makawa
Moses Makawa is a Malawian musician and songwriter.[1][2][3][4] He has collaborated with Lucius Banda, Billy Kaunda, Phungu Joseph Nkasa, and Katelele Ching'oma. Makawa is the maker of ‘Ali Mmanjamanja'.[1] His themes in his music remain about witchcraft, magic, love, criticism, blasts on perpetrators of injustices.[5][6] In 2010s, he partnered with Katelele Ching'oma and Mozambican Afro Kilos in a song "Ndilandileni".
Background
[edit]Makawa attended his primary school education at Chibathe before going to Vonken Community Day Secondary School in Mulanje.[7] In 2003, he left from the choir he was in and formed his own music group which played music using locally made musical instruments.[7] He named it New Generations Band and went around playing with them till 2006. In 2010, he released his third studio album titled ‘Khuzumile (love portion)’ which sold over 30,000 copies in the first week.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Banda, Sam (2023-07-04). "Moses Makawa in surprise act at Mangolongondo Night". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Times, The Daily (2023-07-04). "Moses Makawa in surprise act at Mangolongondo Night". African News Agency. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ MLOZI, HOWARD (2015-10-14). "Moses Makawa spots trendy new look | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-04-25). "'Awa ndionama basi': Makawa wang'alura asing'anga Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Scofield (2023-04-24). "Moses Makawa BOSHI (Bodza). Mp3 Download -". Wakanda Spirit. Retrieved 2024-02-14.
- ^ Times, The Daily (2023-07-04). "Moses Makawa in surprise act at Mangolongondo Night". African News Agency. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ a b c "Moses Makawa - Malawi-Music.com". Malawi-Music.com - Nyimbo Zachimalawi. Retrieved 2024-02-16.