Maskal (singer)

Maskal, born Masiye Kalso Kasaru on November 20, 1985, is a Malawian Afro-R&B singer from Dedza.[1] His most popular song is "Udalire".[2] He was nominated in two categories at the Malawian Music Awards (MMA) 2011- "Best Male" and "Best R&B".[3] He won Best Male Vocal for the MMA 2011.[4]

Career

Early career

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

Music career

He wrote his first song in February 2001. He made his debut on Young Kay's songs, "Utawaleza", "Photobook", and "Mamvelamvela".[5] He was picked up by music promoter Nde'feyo Entertainment.[6] Since launching his career he has collaborated on songs like "Malawi Goodlife" with Lucius Banda, Young Kay and Tigris.[7] He has released his album "Nthawi" and his second album, including DVD is soon to be released. He has performed at many local concerts and shows. He was the fourth Malawian to perform at Big Brother Africa show.[8] He has also performed with Sean Kingston during his Malawi tour.[9]

Discography

Tracklist:
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

Tracklist:
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

Awards & Nominations

References

  1. ↑ http://www.malawivoice.com/latest-news/get-to-know-maskal-malawi-voice%E2%80%99s-promising-musician-of-the-year/
  2. ↑ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal-nominated-for-malawi-music-awards-2011
  3. ↑ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal-nominated-for-malawi-music-awards-2011
  4. ↑ http://www.bnltimes.com/entertainment/45-all/1648-2011-malawi-music-awards.html
  5. ↑ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal%e2%80%99s-dvd-in-the-offing-to-be-beamed-on-mtv-channel-o/
  6. ↑ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal%e2%80%99s-dvd-in-the-offing-to-be-beamed-on-mtv-channel-o/
  7. ↑ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal
  8. ↑ http://www.malawivoice.com/entertainment/maskal-101-dj-tipped-to-perform-at-bba/
  9. ↑ http://ndefeyo.com/maskal

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