Afunika
Frank Chirwa (born July 31, 1985) better known by his stage name Afunika, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.[1][2]
Afunika | |
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| Born | Frank Chirwa July 31, 1985 |
| Other names | • The Eye Of An Eagle |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Elizabeth Mubanga
(m. 2021) |
| Musical career | |
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| Years active | 2008– Present |
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Early life and music style[edit]
Chirwa was born on July 31, 1985, in Chingola of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.
He has, in most interviews, cited P.K. Chishala and Paul Ngozi as the people that influence his musical style and sound.[3]
Personal life[edit]
In 2021, Chirwa married Elizabeth Mubanga.[4]
Discography[edit]
Studio albums[edit]
| Title | Details |
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| Malinso |
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| Wounded Buffalo |
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| Chimusebo |
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| Isumbu[5] |
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| Nakulalolela |
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Singles[edit]
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Darling" | ||
| "Mami" (feat. Macky 2) |
2010 | |
| "Hold Me" | ||
| "Ichiselema" | ||
| "Easy Goer" | ||
| "Kakonkote" | ||
| "Wounded Buffalo" | Wounded Buffalo | |
| "Kayonawileni" | ||
| "Ichimusebo" (feat. J.K) |
2015 | |
| "Example" | ||
| "Umwaume Wakulela" (feat. Slapdee) |
2016 | |
| "Nakulalolela" | 2019 | Nakulalolela |
| "Piki Piki Skirt" | ||
| "Currency" (feat. Macky 2) | ||
| "My Past"[6] |
Awards and nominations[edit]
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Zambia Music Awards | Best Collaboration | 'Kumalila Ngoma' | Won | [7] |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best Mainstream Pop | 'Pama Order' | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Collaboration | 'Umwaume Wakulela' | Won | |||
| Best Male Artist | Afunika | Nominated | |||
| Provincial: Copperbelt Province | Nominated |
References[edit]
- ^ Mulwanda Lupiya (May 13, 2015). "Afunika to release new album". Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Chambo Ng'uni and Silumesi Malumo (June 16, 2018). "Afunika lights up show". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Hildah Lumba (April 9, 2016). "AFUNIKA SHUNS MIMING". Times Of Zambia. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (February 23, 2020). "Singer Afunika's wife charged with sedition publication". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Mumba Mwansa (January 2, 2016). "Afunika launches 'Isumbu'". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Thelma Bwalya (September 16, 2017). "No album this year for Afunika". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (April 12, 2015). "Zambia Music Awards 2015: and the winners are …". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ L.T Staff (October 2, 2017). "2017 Kwacha Music Awards : and the winners are". Lusaka Times. Retrieved May 7, 2023.