Zeze Kingston (born March 26, 1993) is a Malawian Afropiano singer, songwriter and television personality.[1] In 2023, he won Male Artist of the Year at the Maso Awards that took place at BICC in Lilongwe.[2] He also won Best Live Act.[2]
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Born | Zeze Kingston March 26, 1993 |
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Years active | 2002–present |
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Children | 2 |
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Instrument | Vocals |
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Background
editEarly life
editKingston was born on March 26, 1993, in Lilongwe and raised in Blantyre. He completed his primary schooling in Blantyre as well as his secondary school education.[3][failed verification]
Music career
editKingston started his music career as a producer in Malawi around 2011. In December 2022, Kingston released his EP titled "In My Zone" following the massive success of the song "Mvetsela," which featured Temwah and Jillz. After winning Male Artist of the Year, Kingston owed his success to South Africa's Amapiano.[4][5]
Achievements
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2023 | Maso Awards | Best Male Artist of the Year | Won |
2023 | Maso Awards | Best Live Act | Won |
Personal life
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ^ Joy Mphande. "Malawian star Zeze Kingston on how amapiano changed his life". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ a b c Kalumbi, Mike (2023-11-26). "Zeze Kingston wins male artist of the year at Maso Awards Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Mokoena, Sibu M. (2023-04-21). "Zeze Kingston, Cash Madam 'relationship' takes social media by storm Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "MBC announces list of nominees for Entertainers of the Year - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-12-07. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Shugga an African love story, says Malawian hitmaker Zeze Kingston of new song with Ciza and Tony Duardo". Drum. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Daza, Chikondi (2024-01-22). "Ndinu Mbuli!' Dorothy Shonga bashes Malawians criticizing 'The Kingstons' Episode 1 Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-24). ""Zeze ndili naye pulani" - Jetu achenjeza Cash Madam Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ AkwathuAmavinaMaliseche, Asing'anga. "Dorothy_Shonga_Zeze Kingston". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-05-25). "Dorothy Shonga gets engaged to Zeze Kingston Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
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