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'''Mlaka Maliro''' is a [[Malawian]] gospel singer, songwriter, and evangelist.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Mlaka, Soldier set for stage reunion |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-soldier-set-for-stage-reunion/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |language=en-US}}</ref> He rose to fame in the late 1990s with his debut album "Dzanja Lalemba" (''The Hand Has Written'') which sold over 131,000 copies in four months. He has released several successful albums, including "Maloto", "Usalire", and "Gologolo".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-20 |title=Mlaka show moved to downtown Manchester Sept 27 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/mlaka-show-moved-to-downtown-manchester-sept-27/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-20 |title=Mlaka Maliro cuts Hosanna, launch 24 June - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/mlaka-maliro-cuts-hosanna-launch-24-june/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
'''Mlaka Maliro''' is a [[Malawian]] gospel singer, songwriter, and evangelist.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=Mlaka, Soldier set for stage reunion |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-soldier-set-for-stage-reunion/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |date=31 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mlaka rolls back hands of time |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-rolls-back-hands-of-time/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |date=4 January 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite book |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=JiIxAQAAIAAJ&q=Mlaka+Maliro |title=The Society of Malawi Journal |date=2002 |publisher=The Society |language=en}}</ref> He rose to fame in the late 1990s with his debut album "Dzanja Lalemba" (''The Hand Has Written'') which sold over 131,000 copies in four months. He has released several successful albums, including "Maloto", "Usalire", and "Gologolo".<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-09-20 |title=Mlaka show moved to downtown Manchester Sept 27 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/mlaka-show-moved-to-downtown-manchester-sept-27/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2012-06-20 |title=Mlaka Maliro cuts Hosanna, launch 24 June - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/mlaka-maliro-cuts-hosanna-launch-24-june/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>His music career spans over two decades, with a transition from secular to gospel music in 2011.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sundu |first=Yvonnie |date=2015-05-19 |title=Mlaka now a full time evangelist {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-now-a-full-time-evangelist/,%20https://mwnation.com/mlaka-now-a-full-time-evangelist/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US }}{{Dead link|date=August 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mlaka to cut forth album in December |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-to-cut-forth-album-in-december/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |date=19 October 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mkhutche |first=Wonderful |date=2017-08-03 |title=Even Shanil Muluzi liked Mlaka Maliro Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2017/08/03/even-shanil-muluzi-liked-mlaka-maliro/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

His music career spans over two decades, with a transition from secular to gospel music in 2011.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Sundu |first=Yvonnie |date=2015-05-19 |title=Mlaka now a full time evangelist {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-now-a-full-time-evangelist/,%20https://mwnation.com/mlaka-now-a-full-time-evangelist/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Mlaka to cut forth album in December |url=https://mwnation.com/mlaka-to-cut-forth-album-in-december/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |language=en-US}}</ref>

== Background ==
== Background ==


=== Early life ===
=== Early life and career ===
Maliro was born on March 23, 1984, in Blantyre.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Lilongwe welcomes Mlaka |url=https://mwnation.com/lilongwe-welcomes-mlaka/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |language=en-US}}</ref>
Maliro was born on March 23, 1984, in Blantyre.<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |title=Lilongwe welcomes Mlaka |url=https://mwnation.com/lilongwe-welcomes-mlaka/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |date=9 May 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>He started his music career in the early 1990s. His popular songs include "Wangolakwa" and "Abraham", among others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mlaka Maliro - Songs, Events and Music Stats {{!}} Viberate.com |url=https://www.viberate.com/artist/mlaka-maliro/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=www.viberate.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> His music is a blend of roots reggae and traditional Malawian rhythms, with lyrics that inspire and uplift. He has performed at numerous concerts and festivals, both locally and internationally, and has collaborated with various artists.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":3" />

=== Music career ===
Maliro started his music career in the early 1990s. His popular songs include "Wangolakwa" and "Abraham", among others.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Mlaka Maliro - Songs, Events and Music Stats {{!}} Viberate.com |url=https://www.viberate.com/artist/mlaka-maliro/ |access-date=2024-05-25 |website=www.viberate.com |language=en-gb}}</ref> His music is a blend of roots reggae and traditional Malawian rhythms, with lyrics that inspire and uplift. He has performed at numerous concerts and festivals, both locally and internationally, and has collaborated with various artists.<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" />


==== Transition to preaching ====
==== Transition to preaching ====
Apart from his music, Maliro is also a devoted evangelist and has preached at several crusades and events. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry and has won several awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hands off my wife—Mlaka |url=https://mwnation.com/hands-off-my-wife-mlaka/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |language=en-US}}</ref>
Apart from his music, Maliro is also an evangelist and has preached at several crusades and events. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry and has won several awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Hands off my wife—Mlaka |url=https://mwnation.com/hands-off-my-wife-mlaka/ |access-date=2024-08-08 |website=Nation Online |date=21 March 2022 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== See also ==
== See also ==

Revision as of 03:04, 30 August 2024

Mlaka Maliro
Born (1984-03-23) March 23, 1984 (age 40)
Blantyre, Malawi
Genres
  • Gospel
Occupation(s)Musician
songwriter
Years active1990–present

Mlaka Maliro is a Malawian gospel singer, songwriter, and evangelist.[1][2][3] He rose to fame in the late 1990s with his debut album "Dzanja Lalemba" (The Hand Has Written) which sold over 131,000 copies in four months. He has released several successful albums, including "Maloto", "Usalire", and "Gologolo".[4][5]His music career spans over two decades, with a transition from secular to gospel music in 2011.[6][7][8]

Background

Early life and career

Maliro was born on March 23, 1984, in Blantyre.[9]He started his music career in the early 1990s. His popular songs include "Wangolakwa" and "Abraham", among others.[10] His music is a blend of roots reggae and traditional Malawian rhythms, with lyrics that inspire and uplift. He has performed at numerous concerts and festivals, both locally and internationally, and has collaborated with various artists.[9][1][3]

Transition to preaching

Apart from his music, Maliro is also an evangelist and has preached at several crusades and events. He has been recognized for his contributions to the music industry and has won several awards.[11]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "Mlaka, Soldier set for stage reunion". Nation Online. 31 March 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  2. ^ "Mlaka rolls back hands of time". Nation Online. 4 January 2021. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ a b The Society of Malawi Journal. The Society. 2002.
  4. ^ "Mlaka show moved to downtown Manchester Sept 27 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2014-09-20. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  5. ^ "Mlaka Maliro cuts Hosanna, launch 24 June - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2012-06-20. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  6. ^ Sundu, Yvonnie (2015-05-19). "Mlaka now a full time evangelist | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.[permanent dead link‍]
  7. ^ "Mlaka to cut forth album in December". Nation Online. 19 October 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  8. ^ Mkhutche, Wonderful (2017-08-03). "Even Shanil Muluzi liked Mlaka Maliro Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  9. ^ a b "Lilongwe welcomes Mlaka". Nation Online. 9 May 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  10. ^ "Mlaka Maliro - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
  11. ^ "Hands off my wife—Mlaka". Nation Online. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
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