Mario Bros has won Best Duo and their fanbase, Abale, has won Best Fans of the Year at the 2025 UMP Awards.
“Izi ndi nyimbo zowinira Grammy koma sindikuphweketsa UMP,” — Spe
UMP Music Awards 2025 Announced with 30 Categories
The Urban Music People (UMP) Awards are making a grand return in 2025, celebrating the best of Malawian and African music talent. This year’s edition introduces an expanded list of 25 categories covering core music awards, genre-specific accolades, performance and visual excellence, international recognitions, and special awards. Key Award Categories:
TULI WINS SONG OF THE YEAR AT THE UMP MUSIC AWARDS [SEE FULL WINNERS LIST]
UMP MUSIC AWARDS WINNERS LIST: Best Fans Abale Fans Best Band Black Missionaries Best Humanitarian Namadingo Tourism Promotion Award Tay Grin Life Time Achievement Wisdom Chitedze Global Impact Award Tay Grin Best New African Artist Act Eemah Best North African Act Wegz Best East African Act Diamond Platnumz Best West African Act Davido SADC Regional … Read more
Miss Malawi has disqualified two contestants — Victoria Michongwe and Shukran Maundala.
The Miss Malawi pageant has disqualified two contestants — Victoria Michongwe and Shukran Maundala — following internal reviews by the organizing team. The decision has triggered public debate after Victoria posted a detailed statement on social media challenging the fairness of her removal. Victoria, who had made it into the Top 12, said in an … Read more
