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Legendary artists need to be accorded national recognition; As tributes pour in for late Eric Mabedi

August 2, 2021

No one has entertained Malawians in Chichewa drama like Izeki and Jakobo * Now that Jakobo has gone to join Izeki up there, we will mourn, we will mourn, we will * Finally the curtain for Eric Mabedi closes. This is the final bow on drama in Malawi * Malawian great artists go silently and are buried in unmarked graves with no formal recognition of any sort * Our approach to ‘honouring’ our heroes is ad hoc, subjective whim-based…

Nahsho in collabo with Barry One in Gospel single ‘Sagona Tulo’

July 21, 2021

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* It is teaching Christians that the Almighty God never sleeps but watches all sins people commit * Renowned hip hop artist Barry One is of ‘Ulendo’ and ‘Chikondi Chathu’ fame By Duncan Mlanjira Ndirande-based gospel musician Nasho Nyirenda — trending in showbiz as Nahsho — has released a collabo single entitled ‘Sagona Tulo’ with renowned hip hop performing artist, Barry One. ‘Sagona Tulo’ is a fusion of piano sounds and hip hop, that is teaching Christians that the…

BBNaija Season 6 to premiere Saturday, July 24 with double launch shows

July 21, 2021

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Maravi Express Malawian enthusiasts of TV reality shows are in for another treat as DStv will launch Big Brother Naija (BBNija) with a double show on Saturday and Sunday, July 24-25. The auditions for the Season 6 done from May have been concluded for Africa’s biggest reality TV show and the special double launch show will air from 20:00 CAT onDStv channel 198 and GOtv channel 29 with a simulcast-on Africa Magic Showcase, Africa Magic Urban and Africa Magic…

Multichoice introducing Maisha Magic Movies to DStv Malawi

July 13, 2021

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Maravi Express Authentic East African story-telling available on Maisha Magic Movies will from July 26 from 15hrs (CAT) be enjoyed by Malawian DStv subscribers on DStv Compact, DStv Compact Plus and DStv Premium packages. Channel Head for Maisha Magic Movies, Barbara Kambogi is quoted in a statement that the channel is being positioned as a game changer within the target market as well as in an industry where the creation of local movies has proven to be in deficit….

MultiChoice extends application deadline for MTF to Friday, July 19

July 8, 2021

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Gift Sukali, the new president of the Film Association of Malawi * As Malawian multi-award winning filmmaker Gift Sukali shares thoughts on the future of the country’s film industry * The film industry requires passion and patience as it takes years to master it * There is never ending learning as it needs determination, persistence and focus By Duncan Mlanjira The application deadline for MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) has been extended to Friday, July 19 from June 30 to…

Bangwe chief keeps his community’s self-sponsored 6 July celebration alive 11 years on

July 7, 2021

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Headman William addressing his subjects * The idea was mooted in 2010 taking cognizance that not many people attend national celebrations at Kamuzu Stadium * Thus denying the younger generation from appreciating the importance of the day By Duncan Mlanjira The village community of Headman William of Bangwe — off Robert Mugabe Highway at Chikunda, has kept its self-sponsored special Independence Celebration on July 6 since 2010, initiated by their traditional leader in conjunction with his well-wishing subjects. The…

MultiChoice Malawi changes customer care line to just three digits 527

July 7, 2021

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MultiChoice MD Gus Banda Maravi Express With effect from Thursday, July 8, MultiChoice Malawi will be changing the customer care line number to three simple digits, 527 — in what the company says is an effort to further optimize their customer service at all key touch points. “This is our way to ensure that our contact number is easier for customers to remember, saving them more time when they need to get in touch with us,” said Managing Director,…

Malawians fondly pay tribute to late South African legendary singer Steve Kekana

July 2, 2021

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* Composed ‘I Just Wanna Sing, Ndimafuna Kuimba Nyimbo after his concert visit to Malawi in 1985 * I loved his music much; legends don’t die, they sleep— Ally Stephens * Kekana recorded over 40 albums and enjoyed widespread chart success since the 70’s * He won the SABC Black Music Award for Best Male Vocalist in 1979 and 1980 By Duncan Mlanjira South African legendary performing artist, Steve Kekana, who died on Thursday at the age of 63,…

Tour company Paulendo Adventures organising Mulanje Sapitwa Hike adventure August 13-15

June 18, 2021

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By Duncan Mlanjira With the ever-present digital fatigue overwhelming our lives — from constantly scrolling Instagram, Facebook; waking up to sad news; to being available at a ping of an email — it’s so important to get out and get hiking to get away from it all at times. That can be done by connecting with nature — it’s mind calming and a good way to recharge, says local tour company, Paulendo Adventures on its flier enticing people to…

Tour company Paulendo Adventures enticing Malawians for a Lake Malawi cruise to Likoma Island in September

June 18, 2021

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* To visit historical places such us St Peters Anglican Cathedral Mwala Belu; Mwala Phadzi * The fee is at K140,000 per person which caters for travel, accommodation, meals, entertainment By Duncan Mlanjira People who have not had the chance to visit Likoma Island can grab an opportunity that has presented itself that is being organised by local tour company, Paulendo Adventures for a Lake Malawi cruise aboard the historical MV Ilala from September 3-5. Paulendo Adventures is enticing…