Musician cum music producer ‘Stich Fray’ has released a heartfelt tribute to fallen sons and daughters of Malawi whose lives touched a good number of people in the country.
In a song titled ‘Hello’ (Kalata) the musician is trying to send a message to the departed souls telling them how strange their absence feels and how painful life has been without them.
Stich Fray
The artist said the song is a letter to all the people that left the world to be with the Lord including Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima and Legendary musician Lucius Banda.
“This is a letter to Dr Saulos Chilima and eight other compatriots who died in an aeroplane crash in Chikangawa, This is a letter to Sir Soldier Lucius Banda,Thomas Chibade, Katele Ching’oma, Atoht Manje, Tremour, Spyral, Hope Chisanu and my long time friend Revolver,” he said.
The song which has been produced by Stich Fray himself has come out with a Visualiser which has been directed by K Future.
Here is the link for Stich Fray’s new song ‘Hello’ (Kalata) https://youtu.be/sm6ctD9Iz5M?si=TQeEte1o3P_HLBo5
Up and coming musician Amidu Ellani Monjeza known in the music circles as ‘Amidu Ellani’, has released a visualiser for his long anticipated single titled ‘Udikirebe’
The artist became popular on social media in November last year after renowned singer, Driemo, shared a video clip on Facebook in which Ellan was captured singing along with his friend Malumbo Ngwira who was playing a guitar.
Amidu Ellani
The video attracted positive feedback from the general public including music producers ‘Don Foxy’ and ‘Mwanie’ who offered to record Ellani’s song for free.
Now seven months down the line, the University of Malawi students has finally released the visualiser for the song.
The audio has been produced by Mwanie and the visualiser has been directed by Dir Videlio
The song ‘Tidikirebe’ talks about the social-economic challenges that Malawians are currently facing with a message of encouragement at the end of it for people not to loose hope but to trust in God.
Just days after Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma announced that he will be contesting for the First Vice Presidency at the fourth coming MCP convention, he has already started receiving endorsements from several political players. The recent endorsement has come from a UK based Political Scientists and former leader of the MCP Diaspora Network Allan Mandindi.
Writing on his Facebook page , Mandindi made a case for the Delegates to vote for Dr Ken Zikhale who he described as a capable leader that would bring so much to MCP as a Vice president
Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma with UK Based Political Scientist Allan Mandindi
In his post, Mandindi wrote
“As MCP convention is drawing closer and nominations have started flying around. Many politicians will try to sell themselves as good men and women of the people but once elected, they are nowhere to be seen. This is a regular occurrence and to my fellow youth beware who you support”
Mandindi went on to say he has known Dr Ken Zikhale Ng’oma for some years while in opposition and he is one politician that Zikhale has vast knowledge on Malawi politics and is passionate about Malawi.
Mandindi also acknowledged Zikhale openness and willingnes to listen to Malawians in diaspora “Opposition or in government he has always been reachable and very passionate about promoting young people and the diaspora”
The MCP convention will take place on the 8th of August 2024 at BICC on Lilongwe
In a touching address, Vice President of the Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo, has reassured Malawians of an unwavering commitment to continue the agenda of transformation initiated by the late Saulosi Klaus Chilima. Speaking passionately during a Candlelight memorial service held at Nthungwa in the Chikangawa forest on Malawi’s Independence Day, Mtambo conveyed a resolute message of hope and perseverance.
Mtambo emphatically stated, “Whether one likes it or not, a better Malawi is coming in 2025. No one should intimidate us; we must not allow anyone to threaten us. Malawi is our heritage, and developing it is our generation’s mandate.”
Mtambo at Nthungwa
Highlighting the urgent need for economic liberation and revolution in Malawi, Mtambo emphasized that at 60 years old, the country requires new leadership with fresh ideas. He criticized what he described as “recycled politicians” whose time, in his view, has passed. Mtambo underscored that the agenda Chilima fought for—a vision of progress and prosperity—is crucial for steering Malawi forward.
Addressing the somber occasion commemorating Chilima and eight others who tragically perished in a plane crash, Mtambo urged UTM members and youth across Malawi to continue honoring their memory through candlelight memorial services. He called for unity and resilience in the pursuit of a new Malawi, one that overcomes the current challenges of economic hardship and infrastructural decay.
Reflecting on Malawi’s 60 years of independence, Mtambo expressed solemnity rather than celebration, citing ongoing crises such as hunger and dilapidated roads like the perilous Karonga Road. He lamented that the nation remains in a metaphorical wilderness, yearning for progress and development.
In a stirring conclusion, Mtambo invoked the legacies of past Malawian leaders such as Henry Masauko Chipembere and Orton Chirwa, urging unity and collective action among the youth to build a brighter future. He conveyed a message of determination, asserting, “Change is coming in 2025. Malawi should not endure perpetual shame; a new Malawi is not only necessary but achievable.”
As Malawi navigates its path forward, Mtambo’s words resonate as a call to action, challenging the status quo and advocating for a transformative agenda that honors the aspirations of its people.
Stay tuned as developments unfold on this journey towards a renewed Malawi envisioned by leaders like Timothy Pagonachi Mtambo and Saulosi Klaus Chilima.
