Vitumbiko Chisoni (born March 2, 2004), best known as Pop Young, is a Malawian Afro-Pop musician and songwriter.[1] In 2022, he won a Mzuzu Music Award as the best male artist of the year.[1] Chisoni's most popular songs include "Collect," "Mesa," "Sole," and "Story," among others that brought him popularity and recognition national wide.[2][3][4]

Pop Young
Born
Vitumbiko Chisoni

(2004-03-02) March 2, 2004 (age 20)
Other names
  • Popizo
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2016–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Akometsi

He is widely known for his unique fusion of Tumbuka, English and Chewa in his compositions. He was signed and managed by the Akometsi,[5] a company based in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe.[6][7][8]

Background

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Early life

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Chisoni was born on March 2, 2004, in Mzimba District, in the city of Mzuzu. He is a Tumbuka by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.[1][9]

Music career

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Chisoni entered in the music industry when he recorded his first song in 2016 titled "Ndikusowa" (I am missing you).[1] Since then, he had been sending some of his songs to different radio stations.[1] In 2021, he released a few videos that he launched in Mzuzu, alongside Piksy. His song titled "Story" got nominated as well as won a Mzuzu Music Awards. Chisoni sites Mikozi, Mafumu, Makosana, and Kelvin Sulugwe, among others for supporting and sponsoring his music[1][3]

Achievements

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Mzuzu Music Awards (Mpoto Awards)[1]

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2022 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won
2022 Sole Best Music Video of Year 2022 Won
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Pop Young enters the music scene with delight, promises a thrilling 2023 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  2. ^ Phiri, Chisomo (2023-04-11). "Pop Young drops new song' Sole' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  3. ^ a b Lubanzi, Khumalo (2023-11-30). "Pop Young creates history with over 1 Million streams on Spotify". News Invasion 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  4. ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-12-24). "Saint, Pop Young lights up All White Party in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  5. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-04-26). "Pop Young is Back! Releasing New Single 'Patricia' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  6. ^ Phiri, Chisomo (2023-02-09). "Pop Young reflects on his "Collect" video shooting experience in Tanzania Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  7. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-03-17). "Like Makhadzi: Akometsi takes down Pop Young's music videos on YouTube Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  8. ^ "Akometsi to open 2024 with Kale featuring Pop Young, Qaso, Deebo, Diego - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  9. ^ "Pop Young impresses with Collect Music Video - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
  10. ^ a b Voice, Malawi (2024-01-28). "Cosoma awards Akometsi Entertainment in the One Million Mark in Royalties". Malawi Voice. Retrieved 2024-05-11.