Tuno (born Tunosiwe Mwakalinga in 1996) is an award-winning Malawian R&B, Amapiano, and Afro-pop singer-songwriter and model. Widely praised for her sensational vocals, striking fashion sense, and high-energy dance choreography, she stands as one of the most prominent female voices in Malawi’s urban music scene.
Key Highlights
- Background & Education: Originally from Karonga but raised in Blantyre, she discovered her passion for singing in high school choirs. She holds a Diploma in Marketing and studied Information Technology at Techno Brain.
- Career Beginnings: She officially entered the recording industry in 2014. She quickly broke into a male-saturated market with early hit singles like “Run” (featuring Ishan Capital) and “Heavy”.
- Major Awards: She was named both Female Artist of the Year and Female Model of the Year at the 2018 Urban Music People (UMP) Awards. She later won Best Female Artist at the 2022 Maso Awards.
- Top Hits: Operating as an independent solo artist, her notable tracks include “No One” (with Sonyezo), “Sidala” (featuring Saint), “Munditenga”, and “Zivute Zokha”