Musician Juma James Chitsonga known in music circles as Jay Jay Cee has announced that he will launch his album ‘Pamodzi’ on October 7 in Blantyre.
Confirming the news to 247 Malawi News, the artist said the launch will take place at Robins Park in the commercial city.
“I can confirm that the launch for ‘Pamodzi’ album will be on October 7 and on Monday we will start announcing artists who will perform at the launch,” he said.
The new album features a number of artists including his long time friend Afro-pop musician ‘Saint’ in a song titled ‘Tetezeni’.
Jay Jay Cee started music at a very young age and released his first mixtape titled ‘Kupanga Dzina’ which was recorded & mastered by Gaffar in 2014 and he has since worked with a number of well known artists including Saint, Sangie and Piksy.
Silver Strikers FC are back at the top of the TNM Super League table following their 2-1 victory over Blue Eagles in a match played at Bingu National Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Chinsisi Mainga broke the deadlock in the 32 minute and Stain Davie scored the other goal for the central bankers in the 70th minute.
Blue Eagles got their consolation in the 74th minute through Ranken Mwale.
Silver Strikers players celebrate
The win means that Silver are now leading the standings with 32 points from 16 games.
In Karonga, Chitipa United beat Karonga United 2-nil at Karonga Stadium to go level on points with Silver Strikers and move second on the log table.
Ramadan Mtafu and new signing China Chirwa were on target for Chitipa United.
Chitipa has now accumulated 32 points from 16 games, two points ahead of second placed FCB Nyasa Big Bullets but the People’s team have a game in hand.
Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and Dedza Dynamos are through to the quarterfinals and semifinals of the FDH Cup following victories over Zingwangwa United and Moyale Barracks respectively.
Wanderers thumped Zingwangwa United 4-1 at Kamuzu Stadium while Dynamos beat Moyale Barracks 3-1 at Dedza Stadium on post match penalties.
Gaddie Chirwa put the Nomads ahead 11 minutes into the game with a simple tap in after receiving a pass from Vitumbiko Kumwenda.
Chiukepo Msowoya doubled the lead for the Lali-Lubani boys two minutes later with a beautiful header after receiving a cross from Isaac Kaliati.
Msowoya completed his brace with yet another beautiful header from a Stanley Sanudi corner kick in the 17th minute.
Francis Mkonda scored the last goal for the Nomads in the 73rd minute from a rebound after an earlier attempt by Robin Ngalande was fumbled by Zingwangwa goalkeeper.
Zingwangwa United got their consolation from the penalty spot through Mwai Banda who converted the penalty in the 82nd minute.
With the win, the Nomads will now face Santhe United in the quarterfinals and the winner will play Mafco FC in the semifinals.
Elsewhere, Dedza Dynamos beat Moyale Barracks 3-1 on post match penalties at Dedza Stadium to book themselves a place in the semifinals.
The match ended 1-all in regulation time with Gastin Simkonda scoring for the visitors and Limbani Phiri equalizing for Dedza from the penalty spot to force the match into post-match penalties.
Dedza Dynamos scored their spot kicks through Lughano Kaira, Christopher Phiri and Khumbo Banda while Clement Nyondo missed his spot kick.
Moyale Barracks scored through Mphatso Kasonga while Gasten Simkonda, Prince Phiri and Lovemore Jere missed their spot kicks.
Dedza Dynamos will now face FCB Nyasa Big Bullets in the semifinals.
Wanderers player Vitumbiko player was voted man of the matchDedza United after the victory
Sumeya Issa, a Malawian spoken word poet , writer and journalist has released her first ever poetry Extended Playlist (EP) titled ‘Lyrics for your Soul’.
In an interview, Sumeya said ‘Lyrics for your Soul’ is the first EP since she started her poetry journey back in 2014 when she was in University.
Released on July 30, 2023, the new EP carries a message about healing , harnessing ones inner power and finding positivity amid the many struggles that humans go through in life that eventually end affecting their mental well being
Sumeya Issa
Asked on what motivated her to drop the EP, the soft-spoken Sumeya said :”Growing up , I have had to face some really severe struggles in my life and there are many times I feel and have felt like giving up when these struggles come . I realised that everyone eventually struggles and battles with something in life . As a creative I thought about compiling words of comfort , encouragement , healing and motivation that those struggling with their mental health and with life in general can lean on to and relate to.”
She added :”I should stress that since the release of this EP on the 31 of July , the support has been quite overwhelming. The EP already had over 1000 streams since it was released and for me that’s such a great achievement . I finally get to see people listening to my work and finding purpose and healing in it. Some have even come to me telling me how they have found my poems soothing and calming . I have even come across others who are ready to go through the path of healing after listening to EP . So all of this is so fulfilling for me as an artist . It makes me believe that I am serving a higher purpose through my art and creativity.”
Sumeya said,the poetry EP which has four poems namely; Heal Bodies and Blessings, A Blissful Proclamation and ‘Love and Fire’ , is currently available for downloads and streaming on Audiomack.
She said the healing poem features an up and coming singer and artist, Omega Mzama.
To her fellow poets and writers in the country, Sumeya said :”I would say they should keep writing , keep speaking and finding purpose through their art. There are so many reasons why God blesses us with talent , but I believe one of the main reasons is that we are able to serve others and I hope artist find that path for themselves.
As a poet, the young creative said she is inspired by Maya Angelou’s work ,because her poetry is emotionally authentic and genuine.
“I feel like she really found her voice and nurtured it so well , which is what I hope I can eventually do with my poetry .
“I also love the work of Titilope Sonuga , she is a Nigerian Spoken word Poet and America’s famous Amanda Gorman. She is young , fierce and ready to speak,” she said.
Leader of the Opposition in Parliament who is also Democratic Progressive Party Vice President for the Southern Region Kondwani Nankhumwa MP, on Saturday August 5,2023 attended a wedding reception of Tahir Suleman who wedded Sumea Pillane.
The reception took place at Amaryllis Hotel in the city of Blantyre.
Tahir is a son to Hon. Sameer Suleman, Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Member of Parliament for Blantyre South East Constituency.
In his speech, Nankhumwa MP, wished the newly wedded couple well and advised them to be faithful to each other.
Nankhumwa also donated an upright fridge to the couple.
In his vote of thanks, Sameer Suleman MP thanked Nankhumwa and other DPP MPs for honouring an invitation to the ceremony.
Also present at the wedding ceremony were Honourables Mathews Ngwale, Yelemia Chihana, Orphan Shawa, Grace Kwelepeta, Roseby Gadama and various DPP members.
Former Director of State residences Peter Mukhito and his wife were also in attendance.
