Zani Michelle Chiumia[1] (born 21st November 1985 ) is a Malawian artist, actress, model and former TV presenter.[2][3] She gained international recognition in music when she collaborated with a Nigerian reggae-dancehall singer and songwriter, Patoranking, on a song called "Single Tonight"[4] released in 2016.[5][6]
Zani Challe | |
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| Born | Zani Michelle Chiumia November 21, 1985 |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Education | Mzuzu University of Malawi |
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| Years active | 2012- present |
| Known for | Single Tonight |
| Awards |
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Chiumia was one of the eight selected entertainers by the International Central Working Committee (ICWC) for the forthcoming projects that were scheduled in March 2017 in Nigeria.[1] In 2018, she was nominated for best female newcomer in 2016 African Music Industry Awards (AMIA) Afrika – People’s Choice awards.[7][8][9][10][11] She was the only nominee from Malawi.[12] In 2017, she was nominated for her 2017 song Chikondi Chako (your love). Chiumia is the only Malawian artist appearing in the rest of the 32 award categories.[7] She has performed in the United States along with other artists such as Tay Grin.[13][14][15][16][17] In November 2016, she won best Malawi female artist at Malawi UMP awards.[12][18][19]
Background
editEarly life
editChiumia was born on 6 June in 1993 in Nkhata Bay district in Malawi to Tumbuka parents.[20][21] She is a Tumbuka by tribe.[21]
Music
editChiumia collaborated on single called “Single Tonight” that was spotted acting in the few movies she has done abroad. She revealed that ICWC took interest in her when she was acting for the drama series “The Dragons”.[1]
Achievements
editAfrican Music Industry Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Herself | best female newcomer | Nominated |
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Herself | best female artist | Won |
Personal life
editChiumia was in a relationship and in February 2021, she announced that her boyfriend had died.[22]
References
edit- ^ a b c "Malawi's Zani Challe named Theatremania Africa Festival ambassador - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-09-06. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2016-05-10). "Malawi's Zani Challe rules Africa Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2016-04-25). "Artist Zani Challe vows to market Malawi Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mkhutche, Wonderful (2016-04-27). "Single Tonight crowns Zani Challe as Africa's indisputable queen Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2017-01-26). "Zani Challe explains why she picked Nigerian producer Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ johnson, ayodele (2016-08-09). "'Single tonight' Ft. Patoranking [Video]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ a b "Zani Challe nominated for best female newcomer in 2018 AMI Awards – Afrika". www.maravipost.com. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2018-07-28). "Malawian artists miss out on AFRIMMA awards Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Nyasa Music Awards voting opens with TNM - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-04-19. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "'I will win for Malawi, but please keep voting': Zani Challe speaks on Afrimma 2017 nomination - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-09-12. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Zani Challe the only Malawi artist nominated for Afrimma 2017 awards: Best newcomer - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-07-25. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ a b "Zani Challe gets best female artist award in Malawi UMP: Oscar Thomson recognised with Lifetime Achievement - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Sipe to join Zani Challe at Old Trafford performing May 6, Malawi charity party - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-05-06. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Zani, Dan Lu, Tay Grin dominate nominations in Nyasa Music Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ MaraviPost (2017-07-10). "South Bend Malawians celebrate Independence Day; Malawi artists offer maximum entertainment". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Malawi celebrity singers Tay Grin, Zani Challe to perform together in America - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-06-27. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Pictorial of Zani, Tay Grin Dallas show, next is South Bend for 53rd Malawi Independence party - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-07-06. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Four Malawi artists, Nyasa Times, others for 2016 BEFFTA Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-10-25. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ "Malawi's Zani Challe get All Africa Music Awards nomination - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-09-12. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2021-02-01). "Zani Challe clamps on sexist remarks Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ a b "Zani Challe - Malawi-Music.com". Malawi-Music.com - Nyimbo Zachimalawi. Retrieved 2023-11-27.
- ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2021-02-12). "Zani Challe's boyfriend dies Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2023-11-27.