By Rahim Abdul
Malawian musician Joe Gwaladi has released a new song featuring Man Duda that has ignited a firestorm of reactions online.
The song, which praises Malawi Congress Party leader and President Lazarus Chakwera, has sparked a heated debate about the intersection of music and politics in the country.
The 5:35-minute song, which blends traditional danceable rhythms with modern beats, opens with Gwaladi’s deep vocal intro, featuring the lines “MCP chipani chathu a Chakwera woyeeee.” The lyrics, which translate to “MCP is our party, Chakwera is great,” have been seen as a bold endorsement of the president and his party.
The song’s music video, posted on Dan Lu’s Facebook page, has generated a lot of buzz, with many users weighing in on the song’s message and Gwaladi’s motivations.
Some have accused Gwaladi of chasing money and using his talent for personal gain, while others have praised him for supporting the president and his party.
Vincent Bernard Nambuzi, a Facebook user, commented, “Deep down, Gwaladi cannot vote for Chakwera.
He is chasing money, and he should use his talent to earn it.
The debate surrounding Gwaladi’s song highlights the complex relationship between music and politics in Malawi. With general elections on the horizon, many artists are using their platforms to express their views and support their preferred candidates.
As the country prepares to go to the polls, it will be interesting to see how music and politics intersect in the coming months.
