Chifuniro Steven Magalasi (born July 23, 2003), best professionally known as Eli Njuchi, is a Malawian singer and songwriter.[1][2][3] In 2018, he won a UMP Award in Best New Act.[4] In 2019, he won another UMP award as the best male of the year.[5]
Eli Njuchi | |
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| Born | Chifuniro Steven Magalasi July 23, 2003 |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Children | 2 |
| Awards | 2018 UMP Awards in Best New Act (won) |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Magalasi has made several collaborations with different artists such the gospel rapper, 'Suffix' and AK in the remix of his song titled 'Illuminati'.[3][6]
Background
editEarly life
editMagalasi on July 23, 2003, in Lilongwe. He was born in a family of six children where he is the third born. He is a distant relative of the late Malawian dancehall star 'Mafunyeta', whose real name was Patrick Magalasi.[7]
Music career
editMagalasi started his music career in primary school when he began rapping under the name "Stevovo" along with his close friend Veda. He recorded his first track in 2015 titled “never leave you”.
Later on, he formed a music group called 'Njuchi Muzik Group', also known as 'Njuchi StingDem'. The group has 3 artists including Chizmo and Coctiz.[7]
Achievements
editSource:[4]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2019 | Himself | Male Artist of the Year | Won[8] |
| 2018 | Himself | Best New Act | Won[4] |
| 2018 | Toast ft Eli Njuchi – ‘Hakuna Matata’ | Collaboration of the Year | Nominated[4] |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Eli Njuchi set for GBV awareness campaign - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-04-20. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "Telecompaper". www.telecompaper.com. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b "Malawi new music talent Eli Njuchi soars higher - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-12-15. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b c d "Malawi 2018 UMP Awards: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2018-12-30. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "7 young artists unveiled as TNM Youth Stars of Malawi: Eli Njuchi, model Tamanda Kanjaye among them - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ "7 young artists unveiled as TNM Youth Stars of Malawi: Eli Njuchi, model Tamanda Kanjaye among them - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-04-02. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ a b "Meet Eli Njuchi: A 16-year-old artist with a mellow reggae tune - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-11-20. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
- ^ Chikoti, Martha (2019-12-01). "UMP Awards nominees announced Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-14.
