James Chilowera was born on 17th March, 1994 at Maluku village T/A Kachere in Dedza district. He is a sixth born son in the family of seven children. James started primary school at Kaphatenga in Salima, then at Katewe and later at Kamphemba in Dedza district. He attended Chawa Community day secondary School and later at Katewe Community where he obtained Malawi School Certificate of Education in the year 2017 and was the best student. In September 2018 James Chilowera was selected to Lilongwe teachers training college. Currently he is there doing teaching certificate.