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Ku Mingoli Bash Festival
Ku Mingoli
StatusActive
GenreMusic festival
FrequencyAnnually
VenueGrand Business Park
Location(s)Blantyre, Malawi
Coordinates13°59′S 33°47′E / 13.983°S 33.783°E / -13.983; 33.783
CountryMalawi
Years active2023 to presesnt
Inaugurated2023
FounderShadreck Kalukusha
Most recentNovember 4, 2023 (2023-11-04)
Next event2024 Mingoli Music Festival
Attendance14,000
Organized bySound Addicts
SponsorsTecno Mobile

Ku Mingoli Bash Festival is a Malawian music festival that features 10 Malawian artists and four international headliners.[1] The 2024 bash will take place at Civo Stadium, Lilongwe, and will include South African artists such as Casper Nyovest and Young Stunna.[2] Tay Grin is also a headliner,[3] and the bash will also feature Temwa, a Malawian hip hop artist.[4][5][3]

History

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Mingoli Bash Festival started in early 2022 by Shadreck Kalukusha, founder of Sound Addicts, as a way to promote tourism and improve the local economy.[6]

Festivals, themes and winners

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2023 edition

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Ku Mingoli Bash 2023 took place in Lilongwe with foreign performances from South Africa's duo of Blaq Diamond and Daliwonga who warmed up the stage for night's headline artist from Zambia, Yo Maps.[7][8] At first, the show was to take place at the Civo Stadium but was moved to Lilongwe Golf Club and then later to Grand Business Park.[9] The performances started at 1pm with events host Annie Matumbi who manned the stage. Notable local artists included Driemo who was also a marveled to watch with his fans asking for more as he was about to leave the stage. It was organised by Shadreck Kalukusha, a member of Sound Addicts Group. Other local artists who performed were Kell Kay, Eli Njuchi, Zeze Kingston, Gibo Pearson, Temwa, Black Missionaries Band and Tuno.[1]

2024 edition

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Organizers unveiled plans for the new iteration of the event which is set for August 3, 2024 at Lilongwe's Civil Stadium.[3] Shadreck Kalukusha, the executive director of organizing partner, Sound Addict, confirmed the performances by South African rapper Casper Nyovest as well as vocalist Young Stunna who will headline musical showcase. Some of confirmed local artists are award-winning afro-pop singer Zeze Kingstone, Lulu, Pop Young, Sean Morgan, Kelly Divine, Tay Grin, Saint and Gibo Pearson. The festival will be sponsored by Tecno, a mobile provider with an intention to support Malawian musicians and at the same time expanding the company's reach.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Online, Nation (2023-07-23). "Mingoli Bash conquers | Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  2. ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2024-03-01). "South African Hip-hop artist Cassper Nyovest to headline Ku Mingoli Bash alongside Young Stunna Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-07.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  3. ^ a b c d Umali, Romeo (2024-03-01). "Tay Grin among the headliners of this year's Kumingoli Bash". Malawi Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  4. ^ Kalumbi, Mike (2023-04-30). "Ku Mingoli Bash moves to Grand Business Park Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  5. ^ Kayira, Ireen (2023-03-12). "Mingoli music bash unveils three international artist". Nthanda Times. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  6. ^ https://www.maravipost.com/sound-addicts-up-with-ku-mingoli-bash-for-lilongwe-golf-club-july-22/
  7. ^ Kalumbi, Mike (2023-07-24). "Ku Mingoli Bash excites fans in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  8. ^ Kalumbi, Mike (2023-07-22). "Blaq Diamond, Yo Maps in Malawi for Ku Mingoli Bash Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  9. ^ News, Times (2023-07-20). "No Alaine at Ku Mingoli Bash". The Times Group. Retrieved 2024-04-07. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
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