Serendib Hotels partners with Alpha Arts for December 3 Miss Malawi pageantry

Alpha Arts MD Francis Kaphuka and Serendib Hotels marketing manager Ines Benvenutta Khozi signing the contract * The partnership is a strong statement of friendship with in taking national beauty pageant to another level * We are seeing this relationship beyond because this is a brand that is a pride of the nation By Duncan Mlanjira Serendib Hotels has partnered with Alpha Arts towards the success hosting of Miss Malawi pageant that include sponsoring physical auditions and other activities…

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Lots of prizes up for grabs at Sunday’s joint Daliso Chaponda and Imran Yusuf stand-up comedy at Amaryllis Hotel

* Another show is scheduled for Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe on August 13 in a trio featuring Salvado from Uganda * He began his comedy career in 2001 while he was in Canada and to hone his craft, he focused on stand-up clubs and open mic nights * In 2018, he launched a BBC Radio 4 series ‘Daliso Chaponda: Citizen of Nowhere’ By Duncan Mlanjira England-based stand-up comedian, Daliso Chaponda is set to mesmerize Malawians in a…

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Filmmakers invited to submit authentic productions for Malawian TV series for OneZed channel

* Replicas of ideas and storylines that already exist in OneZed’s content offering will not be accepted * Must be unique, fresh and truly Malawian stories for comedy or drama TV series * That reflects authentic Malawian stories with an outstanding storyline * OneZed is a pan-African channel that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets but is mostly Zambia-centric By Duncan Mlanjira Through the MultiChoice Expansion Program-Project Pamodzi, which seeks to empower Malawi’s film and TV industry, the…

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Ndirande-based gospel musician Nahsho’s single ‘Kadusa Kangati’ enjoying positive support on radio airwaves

* Amongst top 20 with public requests increasing by the day * Nahsho promises a full album soon after compiling the single tracks * Last single ‘Sagona Tulo’ done in collabo with Barry One was released last year By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based gospel musician, Nahsho Nyirenda’s new single, ‘Kadusa Kangati’ is enjoying positive support on radio airwaves as it is amongst top 20 of new releases with public requests increasing by the day. His last single ‘Sagona Tulo’ —…

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Africa’s popular reality show Big Brother Naija returns for its 7th season from July 23

* Double launch on Saturday and Sunday from 19:00hrs * On Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic Family channels * And the 24-hour show on DStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 By Duncan Mlanjira Malawian enthusiasts of TV reality shows are in for another treat as DStv and GOtv will launch the 7th edition of Africa’s popular Big Brother Naija (BBNaija) with a double launch show on Saturday and Sunday, July 23-24. A statement from…

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MultiChoice Expansion Program invests in Malawian TV content to be produced for Zambezi Magic

Christopher Puta (left) with Neil McCarthy, actor, producer and writer * Project Pamodzi initiative will be a collaborative project between MultiChoice, local television channels and industry bodies in various African territories * It will be done through industry experts led Masterclasses and driven by MultiChoice Talent Factory * Which is the MultiChoice industry-development and training programme By Duncan Mlanjira In its endeavour to revolutionise the African TV sector, MultiChoice Africa has launched its MultiChoice Expansion Program — Project Pamodzi,…

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MultiChoice launches one more channel on GOtv, OneZed

* The addition of the channel to GOtv packages forms part of MultiChoice’s ongoing business imperative * To add more local content channels to its packages after launching blockbuster movie channel, Studio Universal last month By Duncan Mlanjira OneZed, a pan-African channel that caters to the Zambian and Malawian markets, has been launched on GOtv Value, GOtv Max and GOtv Supa packages effective July 5. At a press briefing on Monday at Ryalls Hotel in Blantyre, MultiChoice Malawi’s Corporate…

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Alpha Arts resuscitating Miss Malawi pageant

Alpha Arts spokesperson, Tina Kendricks * We need 30 pageants for the main event. A lot of activities have been planned including boot camps * We are also looking towards the future, not just one year like everybody else By Twimepoki Mangani, MANA Alpha Arts is set to resuscitate the Miss Malawi pageantry and has since opened invited interested models for registration which started from July 1 until July 30. Alpha Arts spokesperson, Tina Kendricks said in an interview…

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DStv introduces new Islamic channel-Hilaal TV

* Packed with spiritual and lifestyle content specifically aimed at uplifting and supporting the broader Ummah * Providing entertaining and enlightening viewing 24-hours a day for both adults and children Maravi Express A brand-new Islamic channel, Hilaal TV has been launched on DStv, which will deliver some of the best Islamic ethos programming — including daily live crossings to the Holy Cities of Makkah and Madinah, with specific focus on holy Muslim periods. Available on channel 347 and on…

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All set for Malawi Sand Music Festival as FDH Bank Plc sponsors K15 million towards its preparations and hosting

Harawa (left) receiving the sponsorship from FDH Bank’s Lorraine Chikhula * The annual music festival will celebrate its 12th anniversary of bringing together the cream of Malawian performing artists * As well as renowned international musicians which always require a lot of money * But they lack support from the corporate world like the gesture shown by FDH Bank By Victor Singano Jnr, Correspondent Preparations for the country’s major annual entertainment and tourism attraction jamboree, the Sand Music Festival…

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