- Maskal (Singer)
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Masiye Kansalu "Maskal" (born November 25, 1991) is a Malawian Afro-R&B singer from Dedza.[1]His most popular song is "Udalire".[2] He was nominated in two categories at the Malawian Music Awards (MMA)2011- "Best Male" and "Best R&B".[3]He won Best Male Vocal for the MMA 2011.[4]
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Career
Early career
He has a diploma in Information Systems from Polytecnic and worked as an It officer for the Blantyre Malaria Project.
Music career
He wrote his first song in February 2001. He made his debut on Young Kay's songs, "Utalaweza", "Photobook", and "Mamvelamvela".[5] He was picked up by music promoter Ndefeyo entertainment.[6] Since lauching his career he has collaborated on songs like "Malawi Goodlife" with Lucius Banda, Young Kay and Tigris.[7] He has released his album "Nthawi" and his second album, including DVD is soon to be released. He has performed at many local concerts and shows. He was the fourth Malawian to perform at Big Brother Africa show.[8] . He has also performed with Sean Kingston during his Malawi tour.[9]
Albums
- Nthawi - 2010
Awards & Nominations
- Malawian Music Award 2011 - Winner - "Best Male Vocal"
- Malawian Music Award 2011 - Nominee - "Best Male R&B"
References
- ^ http://www.malawivoice.com/latest-news/get-to-know-maskal-malawi-voice%E2%80%99s-promising-musician-of-the-year/
- ^ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal-nominated-for-malawi-music-awards-2011
- ^ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal-nominated-for-malawi-music-awards-2011
- ^ http://www.bnltimes.com/entertainment/45-all/1648-2011-malawi-music-awards.html
- ^ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal%e2%80%99s-dvd-in-the-offing-to-be-beamed-on-mtv-channel-o/
- ^ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal%e2%80%99s-dvd-in-the-offing-to-be-beamed-on-mtv-channel-o/
- ^ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal
- ^ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal-101-dj-tipped-to-perform-at-bba/
- ^ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal
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- Living people
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