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Lilongwe is gearing up for a competitive Saturday night as Miss Malawi 2025 and the Maso Awards go head-to-head on the same date. Speaking to The Slice, Miss Malawi spokesperson Stephen Mdala didn’t hold back, describing the night as “theatrical tension” for the capital. “Lilongwe must enjoy a little theatrical tension,” he said. “Miss Malawi…

The 2025 Maso Awards delivered a night of celebration, surprises, and statements about the direction of Malawi’s creative industry. From music and film to fashion, poetry, and digital content, the awards recognised both established stars and rising talents shaping the country’s cultural landscape. The biggest winners of the night, Namadingo and Joe Ikon both walked…

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Best Afrobeats/Fusion Act Album/EP of the Year – CIFU

“Izi ndi nyimbo zowinira Grammy koma sindikuphweketsa UMP,” — Spe

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:

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…

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…