Frank Chawinga (born September 18, 1992), best known as Che Wikise, is a Malawian singer, songwriter and comedian. In 2019, he was awarded as the artist of the year in UMP Awards[1] and his song "Chikam’phukire" (Back to the sender) was awarded as the song of the year 2019.[1]
Che Wikise | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Frank Chawinga |
| Born | September 18, 1992 Lilongwe, Malawi |
| Genres | Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Chawinga got national recognition in Malawi in 2017 after he released a song titled "Shabarakatari" (Tongues).[2][3]
He collaborated with Zambian famous artists General Kanene, Chimzy Kelly and Marky2 in a song titled 'Uli mzingati" (How much do you have).
Background
editEarly life
editChawinga was born on 18 September 1992, at Likuni Hospital in Lilongwe. His home village is Hewe in Rumphi District and is a Tumbuka by tribe. He did his primary school in Lilongwe as well as his secondary school education.[4][3]
Music career
editChawinga started singing in 2003 and gained national recognition after he released his single titled "Shabarakatari". He released his funny video of Shabarakati where he played Wikise as a pastor which turned him into a household name. He resulted in releasing another video under the persona of preacher called "Galamukani" (awake) which saw success in the country.[5]
Chawinga has collaborated with various artists on successful songs such as Yonzo, among others.[5]
In 2022, Chawinga called on Non-Governmental Organizations to support his mental health awareness campaign, ‘I Can’t Kill Myself’ which helps people seek mental support to avoid suicide.[3]
Achievements
editSource:[1]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Himself | Artist of the year | Won |
| 2019 | Chikam’phukire | Song of the year | Won |
Criticism and controversies
editOn 2 October 2019, Chawinga was refused to appear on the MBC's program "Made on Monday" by radio presenter and dj, Joy Nathu for music reasons. He claimed that Nathu does not play his songs on the radio whilst he played everyone's. Nathu dinied the alligations and farther banned Chabinga's songs on the radio station.[6][7]
In August 2019, Chabinga was reported attacking women in his song Ng’weng’weng’we.[6]
On 10 May 2022, Chawinga's Facebook account was reported to have been hacked. The attackers made several posts about illumination as well as promoting their pages.[8]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Malawi: 2019 UMP Awards announce winners". Music In Africa. 2019-12-15. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2017-12-19). "Wikise aims at Prophets in Shabarakatakali Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ a b c Nzangaya, Archangel (2022-05-10). "Wikise seeks NGOs' support on 'I can't kill myself' campaign Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-06-26). "Wikise storms tiktok with 'Male' challenge Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ a b Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-08-24). "Yonzo, Wikise win women's hearts with 'Anzao A Bae' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ a b Mughogho, Lyonike (2019-08-03). "The show goes on: Abusa Wikise aims at blessers, slay queens Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2019-10-02). "No Made on Monday appearance for Wikise as Joy Nathu advises him to try Radio Maria Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
- ^ Kondowe, Russell (2021-06-20). "Wikise's Facebook Page hacked Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-21.
