Mlaka Maliro
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Mlaka Maliro | |
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| Born | March 23, 1984 Blantyre, Malawi |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
Mlaka Maliro is a Malawian gospel singer, songwriter, and evangelist.[1] 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".[2][3]
His music career spans over two decades, with a transition from secular to gospel music in 2011.[4][5]
Background
Early life
Maliro was born on March 23, 1984, in Blantyre.[6]
Music career
Maliro started his music career in the early 1990s. His popular songs include "Wangolakwa" and "Abraham", among others.[7] 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.[6][1]
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.[8]
See also
References
- ^ a b "Mlaka, Soldier set for stage reunion". Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Sundu, Yvonnie (2015-05-19). "Mlaka now a full time evangelist | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Mlaka to cut forth album in December". Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ a b "Lilongwe welcomes Mlaka". Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
- ^ "Mlaka Maliro - Songs, Events and Music Stats | Viberate.com". www.viberate.com. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ "Hands off my wife—Mlaka". Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
