Noel Chikoleka (born 27 October 1983), better known by his stage name Phyzix, is a Malawian musician, rapper, songwriter and activist.[1][2][3] He gained national recognition in 2006 when he released the song titled "Cholapitsa" (Boogeyman) which sold over 40,000 copies nationwide within a month. He has released over six albums.[clarification needed][4][5] In 2020, he won a UMP Award for Best Hip Hop Artist of the Year.[2]
Phyzix | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Noel Chikoleka |
Born | Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi | October 27, 1983
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Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter producer |
Years active | 2000–present |
Background
editEarly life
editChikoleka was born on 22 October 1983 in Area 12, Lilongwe, Malawi.
He moved to Area 25 in Lilongwe to pursue his career.[6] Chikoleka's major breakthrough came in 2006 after releasing his single titled "Cholapitsa" (The Boogeyman), for which he later shot a music video that topped charts in Malawi.[5][7]
In 2008, Chikoleka started his own entertainment company, It's Only Entertainment (IOE).[5]
In 2009, he released his debut album titled The Lone Ranger LP, which had successful singles such as "Gamba", "Abwana" “Jessie”, and "Usodzi".
Chikoleka has won several Malawi Hip Hop Awards such as Artist of the Year (Male), Song of the Year ("Makofi") and Album of the Year (Gamba Season).
In 2020, he won a UMP Award for Best Hip Hop Act and Album of the Year (Gamba Season). Other awards include the 2021 MASO Awards for the Best Album (Flaws) as well as the Best Collab of 2022 ("Legends"). In 2020, his song "Follow" was among the top 10 songs on BBC Radio.[8][9]
Other names that Chikoleka is known with include Gamba, Phyzo, Captain Bae, Man Phyzo, and Don Gamba.[clarification needed][5][10][11]
Achievements
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | Himself | Best Hip Hop Act | Won[12] |
2020 | Gamba Season - Phyzix | Album of the Year | Won[13] |
2020 | Himself | Male Artist of the Year | Nominated[14] |
2020 | ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi | Song of the Year | Nominated[15] |
2020 | ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi | Music Video of the Year | Nominated[16] |
Malawi Hip Hop Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2020 | Himself | Artist of the Year (Male) | Won |
2020 | Makofi (Fists) | Song of the Year | Won |
2020 | Gamba Season | Album of the Year | Won |
Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2021 | Flaws | Best Album | Won |
2022 | Legends | Best Collabo 2022 | Won |
Personal life
editChikoleka is married to Rutha and the couple was reported as welcoming a baby.[17]
References
edit- ^ Sundu, Yvonnie (2020-10-29). "Phyzix dominates Hip-Hop awards nominations list | Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-04-11.
- ^ a b c "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Phyzix takes hip-hop to aMapiano: Releasing new hit 'Blesser Friday - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Contributor* (2022-03-02). "Phyzix ropes in urban's finest on new single "Legends" Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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has generic name (help) - ^ a b c d "Phyzix now ready for international stage: Bags 7 nominations in Malawi Hip-Hop Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Bengo, Cyrus (2020-09-26). "Pray for me my soul is in danger – Phyzix Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2016-05-13). "Phyzix still coming stronger: refuses to be a lukewarm BA Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2022-02-18). "Phyzix exhumes a Dinosaur Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Malawi music is booming – Phyzix - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2018-01-17). "Phyzix comes clean on fight with Fredokiss Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "Phyzix takes his 'Flaws' to SA, UK and US - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
- ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2017-06-12). "Phyzix and Ruth now parents Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
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