Born Afrikan Lockdown EP Resurrects Makasu’s Matenda Hit

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The classical “Matenda” hit by Makasu Band returns in the sound systems and airwaves in reggae style.

The South Africa-based Malawian reggae singer and producer, Born Afrikan, real name Nelson Shaba, remade the reggae cover of the song to reinforce its message about the importance of taking care of the elderly and to promote the Malawian classics. 

Morgan Heritage Live To The Promise; Performing Again In Malawi On 30th April With Full Band

Not only these three men again, but the full band
is coming (Born Afrikan Second from left)

Born Afrikan manager for Born Afrikan Productions has just announced today on his Facebook page of the coming back to Malawi, The Royal Family of Reggae, Morgan Heritage.

Malawi Artists Says Luciano Show Has Exposed Their Talent To The World

Born Africa Productions Promises More

 

Sallly Nyundo perfoming alongside Soul Raiders Band

Malawi artists are optimistic that their inclusion to perform in International shows especially the last week, Saturdays Luciano show in the Capital Lilongwe has exposed their talent to the world.

A renowned musician Lucius Banda says Luciano show has greatly added value to Malawi music and  talent as it is apparent that people from all corners of the world had patronised the event and spotted them.

“Luciano is a world class artist and surely we benefited a lot by sharing a stage with him.” He said, “People like those when they go to a country, don’t expect that the audience is to be from the host country only.”

He continued “So, the audience for Luciano show in Malawi was not only from Malawi, some traveled from Zambia, even Zimbabwe and some I hope came from Jamaica just to see him in Malawi.” He said, “By so doing, we are getting exposed to various people and that’s what every artist needs in Africa.”

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Meanwhile, events coordinator for Born Afrikan Productions in Malawi Mphatso Chaluluka has promised that Born Afrikan Productions will continue supporting Malawi artists though exposing them in such international musical events.

However, Malawi  upcoming artists in reggae music were missing on the Luciano show, yet musicians who sing other types of genres but not reggae had performed on such event. On this issue, Chaluluka said “The question is, why is it that we will bring them next time. We will bring them because they are doing a good job.”

“Last time we included a lot of people including Malinga Mafia and what have you, but this time around we thought of including other artists that did not perform that December Show for Fantan Mojah because Born Africa Productions is here to make sure that Malawian music develops.”

He added “The theme for this show was Reggae Unites Festival, so we decided to take various artists to be on one stage jut to show that reggae really unites. But we really want the young ones and the next show we will definitely include them”

Limbani Banda Perfoming alongside Soul Raiders Band

The Malawi's Born Afrikan Events Coordinator has since thanked Malawians for coming to the Luciano show in large number. He has also promised that there is more to come from Born Afrikan Productions, “So far we are improving, Malawians are responding and it’s a positive feedback that we have got from Malawi.”

“Luciano was on point and he was in form. Am sure Malawians will accept that the guy had a great show.” said Chaluluka

“But we need more people to come next time, people should believe that Born Afrikan Productions is here to deliver. Next time we are bringing somebody else, it can be anybody, can be Sizzla or Morgan Heritage” he assured

Communique (Chilichonse chilindi nthawi fame)

On other issues Chaluluka said “There is room for improvement, there is a lot more we need to do; we have a big problem with security on the gates because as a lot of people are not prepared to pay for the show even though we started advertising months before the show. So, people should change that mentality. On our part we have some shortfalls as well, we need to fix especially on ticketing system but we are working on that.”

Malawians Enjoyed Luciano’s Show; Luciano Urge Malawi Artist to Remain Original

Luciano "Jah Messenger" did not give fans a dull performance Saturday night at Silver Stadium in the Capital Lilongwe. Some of those who patronized the show say Luciano performance was lively and he indeed made his lovely music come to life.

Luciano who appeared on stage at around 23:00 hours, was dressed in a Rastafarian pale cool brown khaki jacket and camouflage pair of trouser with military boot. He also had put on a conical hat while holding a Rastafarian walking stick on his left hand.

 

The ‘Jah Messenger’ remembered to great fans in Chichewa and could often times say “Zikomo!” (Tank you). Apart from his impressive dancing moves he did not forget to mention "Malawi" in almost more than 20 songs he performed.

Luciano did some somersault as he sings some of his unforgettable songs from various albums and in two occasions, he jumped out of stage to hug fans but with a block formed by security personnel’s they could not easily touch him.


With quality crystal clear sound system, Luciano was supported by South African Group in performing songs among them, Ulterior Motive, Lord Give Me Strength, Sweep Over My Soul, Who Could It Be and Knocking on Heavens Door.



In an interview immediately he finished his outstanding performance, Luciano asked Malawi artists to be original, “Write your own Music and be true” He added, “Aim for the sky, because sky has no limit”

Asked if he plans to collaborate with Malawian or African Artists Luciano replied, “Honestly I respect all Born Afrikan work and I really appreciate. Collaborating with that man on stage was a great vibes. It’s like a home coming for me, its family vibes really. I don’t feel like when am in Europe, I now feel like one with my people. Am going to share stage and productions along with this man, feeling the vibes”

 

About his coming he said “Oooh! It has been a great feeling man, it’s been long awaited and well anticipated. As people kept waiting for me I have been waiting also. So its anticipation from all side”

 

His last year decision to cancel the show following Ebola outbreak in Africa, Luciano said “It was not just Malawi it was an African tour that we had to postpone. We didn’t cancel it, because if we had canceled it we wouldn’t be here today. We postpone for a later date because, at the same time there was Ebola problem there was Chikungunya outbreak in Jamaica. And I caught Chikungunya, I had pain all over my joints.

 

He expressed strong desire to be back in Malawi just to have time with fellow Rastafarian Nyahbinghi’s, saying “I belong to something here”

Born Afrika performing

Born Afrikan owner of Born Afrikan productions has since expressed gratitude for support he is receiving from both Malawians and people from other countries who always participate in music shows he brings to Malawi.

“Am Happy with the turnout and support, I can’t ask for more” he said, “if there is more, then more will come”

“Look I don’t stay in Malawi and I can’t forget what Malawi is all about, I know Malawians love reggae as much as they love other genres of music, I bring them Reggae and am happy with the support”




 However, he said Born Afrikan Productions company will not be restricted in organizing only Reggae shows and bringing artists from Jamaica, but will also promote all genres of music whether Hip hop or House, “As much as Reggae is the core foundation for my company and being an artist, we will also give attention to promoting other types of music.”

Last year in December, Born African Productions also brought Fantan Mojah to Malawi.