Call it signs of the times but former Malawi Congress Party (MCP) legislator for Dowa East constituency Frank Kuseni Chidzaye is now a gospel musician.

A newly established film production company in Lilongwe, Night Star Media Productions, has embarked on talent search for Malawian talented story writers, actors and actresses across the country.

When most musicians in Malawi establish their own music studios, they forget to make music of their own.

Tale of 'Sheep and Crocodiles'

BY CLIFF KAWANGA

The most relevant song in K'Bonnie's EP is 'R.I.P' although the E.P's title is Sheep and Crocodiles. Reason: The rapper has cut an imaginary figure of a revolutionary that he likens his song to a sword that kills all kinds of injustice.

Thoko Katimba's latest music has necessitated fans to give him title of 'Anaphiri' which he does not deem offensive.

Lilongwe-based renowned secular musician Bon Kavalasanza of 'Nyamule' and 'Professor' songs has announced a switch from secular to gospel music following his decision to receive Jesus Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour.

Beauty, intelligence and a beaming smile ushered Chikondi Malunga to the Miss Providence Girls Secondary School crown at a colourful event held at its campus in Mulanje on Saturday night.

DJ Boo, known for his magic on the turntables, is the latest artist to launch his music career with the release of singles that become people's favourites at night clubs and local radio stations.

Lilongwe-based dancehall star Mafunyeta has responded to Blak Jak's 'Wadya Iwe' admitting that it was him who ate whatever former Nyasa Guruz' member insinuates in the original song.

Top beauty queens and urban musicians in the country have united for Miss Valentine show slated for Sunday afternoon at Chez Ntemba International Club in Blantyre.

As one way of commemorating Valentine's Day which falls on February 14 in style, New Grand 'N' Grill Bar in Chirimba Blantyre has lined up several activities to drive patrons to a romantic mood.

The success story of Blantyre's urban music promotion company Loc Nations (formerly known as Sean Loc Entertainment) is incomplete without mentioning the signing of 20-year-old Limbani Mafupa, popularly known as D-Seda.

Musician Thomas Chibade is annoyed by the conduct of some bosses who take advantage of female employees in his new song titled 'Azimayi Ena'.

Dublin may be in Europe but its people, especially the youths, can appreciate Malawian culture through the music of youthful rapper, Pop Dogg, who is making a name for himself there.

The announcement that Big Brother season seven will hit the airwaves in May has created excitement among young people aspiring to participate in the reality show.

Malawi music industry continues to grow at a rapid speed regardless of discouraging developments such as piracy.

After his sensational rise to fame with his unique style, expectations were great that Mafunyeta was the future of Malawi music.

Lions Theatre will stage their play, Semo, on Monday at Robin's Park in Blantyre, over a month after playwright and director Thlupego Chisiza was arrested by the Censorship Board for staging the play without authorisation.

With 16 albums to his name, Lucius Banda is among the most successful musicians in the country.

Seventeen years have passed since the fallen acoustic maestro Allan Namoko strummed the last strings of his guitar. Seventeen years since he crafted the last of his didactic lyrics into song. He died on November 22, 1995 after a long battle with TB, according to The Daily Times of November 24, 1995.