Maskal, born Masiye Kalso Kasaru on November 20, 1985, is a Malawian Afro-R&B singer from Ntcheu.[1] His most popular song is "Udalire". He was nominated in two categories at the Malawian Music Awards (MMA) 2011 – "Best Male" and "Best R&B". He won Best Male Vocal for the MMA 2011.

Career

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Early career

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He has a diploma in Information Systems from Polytechnic and worked as an IT officer for the Blantyre Malaria Project.

Discography

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  • Nthawi – 2010
    • Track list:
      1. Udalire (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      2. Kuwala Kwako Feat' Young Kay (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, F. Kaphuka) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      3. Ndimakukonda (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      4. Ndamasulidwa (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      5. Wa CV Feat' Piksy (G. Pasanje, M. Pasanje, M. Kasaru, E. Zangazanga) – produced by The Daredevilz
      6. Ndiwe Wanga (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      7. Chikondi Sindalama feat. Biriwiri (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, K. Munthali, K. Limwame) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      8. Mtima Wako (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      9. Nthawi (S. Kandoje, M. Kasaru) – produced by Sonyezo Kandoje
      10. Just To Say Hi (S. Beatz, M. Kasaru) – produced by Sannie Beatz
      11. Hey (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      12. Superman (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      13. Kuwala Kwako remix feat. Young Kay, Third Eye, BarryOne & Cyclone(P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, F. Kaphuka, M. Mwanza, B. Mkorongo, P. Mkorongo) – produced by Percy Manyozo
  • Umunthu – November 2012
    • Track list:
      1. Chikondi (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      2. Umamva Bwanji? (Y. Nkhwazi, M. Kasaru) – produced by Yesaya Nkhwazi
      3. Linga Langa (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      4. Sindinazolowele (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      5. Zili Ndi Iwe (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      6. Umpeze Wina (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      7. Wampeza (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      8. Kudzagwa Mvula (Y. Nkhwazi, M. Kasaru) – produced by Yesaya Nkhwazi
      9. Usatope (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      10. Akanapanda Kudziwa (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite

Singles

      1. - The way You are (Sonny Music productions UK, M.kasaru)- Produced by Sonny
      2. - Gwiritsa(OBK, M.Kasaru) - Produced by OBK Records
      3. - Mnyumba mwanga ( OBK, M. Kasaru, ) - Produced by OBK Records

Awards and nominations

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  • Malawian Music Award 2011 – Winner – "Best Male Vocal"
  • Malawian Music Award 2011 – Nominee – "Best Male R&B"

References

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  1. ^ "Get to Know Maskal: Malawi Voice's Promising new Musician of the Year". Malawi Voice. Archived from the original on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 8 November 2016.
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