AGP Executive Report

Music Feud: Producer Crack Mapiri accused rapper Evanz Muzik of relying on online attacks rather than hit songs; Evanz hit back with a screenshot in the latest Malawi hip-hop spat. Live Music: Kenyan Grammy winner Bien is headlining tonight’s Live at Kumbali concert in Lilongwe, sharing the stage with Driemo, Praise Umali, Maggie Kadrum and other local acts. Malawi Film: The Film Association of Malawi has set a K250 million budget for its November 26 gala, which will bring more than 20 international guests to Lilongwe, including Nollywood stars Patience Ozokwor and Kanayo O. Kanayo, and feature a premiere of Ikenga. Cultural Heritage: A reflection on Khulubvi revisits the Mbona rainmaker legend and its lasting place in Malawian literature and local history.

Grassroots Football: National Bank of Malawi is putting K600 million into the second Under-23 Championship, which launches in Rumphi on Sunday. Malawi’s U15s begin their FIFA festival campaign in Azerbaijan against Chinese Taipei, while FAM has ordered cooling breaks and other heat precautions for matches. Film: The Film Association of Malawi has set a K250 million budget for its November 26 gala in Lilongwe, with more than 20 international guests and a Nollywood premiere planned. Music & Culture: A local music commentary draws a line between borrowing a style—which is legal—and copying protected melodies, recordings or lyrics. Malawian artist Driemo is also set to perform at Namibia’s Zambezi Night on October 31, while Mulanje’s Mulhako festival has celebrated Lhomwe heritage.

Film: The Film Association of Malawi has set a K250 million budget for its November 26 gala in Lilongwe, which will bring more than 20 international guests, including Nollywood stars Patience Ozokwor and Kanayo O. Kanayo, and premiere the film Ikenga. Music and Tourism: Zambian group Organized Family is seeking approval to shoot its Scorchers tribute video, “Mbambande Scorchers,” at Malawian tourism sites. Culture: Namibia’s Zambezi Night festival has invited Malawian artist Driemo to its October 31 celebration of music and heritage. Creative Industries: A K300 million Copyright Fund is expected to support Malawi’s creative sector. Travel: National Geographic has spotlighted Malawi’s wildlife conservation gains, naming its parks and reserves as an emerging Big Five safari destination.

Festival Beat: CapeStars Sand Music Festival returns to Mangochi this weekend after a two-year break, with Zambia’s Yo Maps joining Zeze Kingston, Piksy, Kelly Kay and Ikon. Organisers have arranged minibuses from Blantyre and Lilongwe as fuel shortages threaten travel. Music Meets Football: Zambian group Organized Family is awaiting government approval to film its Scorchers tribute song, “Mbambande Scorchers,” at Malawi’s tourism sites, blending music, football and cross-border promotion. Creative Industry: Malawi’s Copyright Fund is set to inject K300 million into the creative sector, while fashion designer Memory Ngwira is urging models to guard against exploitation.

Music & Tourism: Zambian group Organized Family is awaiting government approval to film its “Mbambande Scorchers” tribute video at Malawi’s tourist sites, combining music, football and cross-border promotion. Festival Season: CapeStars Sand Music Festival returns to Mangochi this weekend after a two-year break, with Yo Maps, Zeze Kingston, Kelly Kay and local acts on the bill. Organisers have arranged paid minibus trips from Blantyre and Lilongwe amid fuel shortages. Emerging Artists: Music Crossroads Malawi has selected Precious Kwenje, Maggie Kudambo and Happy Theo Shaba for an international exchange programme in Brazil and Norway, with departures expected in February.

Live Music: SandFest returns to Mangochi this weekend after a two-year break, with Zambia’s Yo Maps, Zeze Kingston and Malawian artists on the bill. Organisers have arranged paid shuttle buses from Blantyre and Lilongwe. Artist Development: Music Crossroads has selected Precious Kwenje, Maggie Kudambo and Happy Theo Shaba for exchange placements in Brazil and Norway next February; Nkhongono Za Sumu is also preparing for a Belgium tour. Creative Sector: A K300 million Copyright Fund allocation is being positioned as a boost for Malawi’s creative industries. Culture: Mulhako festival in Mulanje brought crowds together to celebrate Lhomwe heritage. Women’s Football: Malawi’s Scorchers climbed 49 places to 104th in FIFA’s world rankings after reaching the WAfCON final and qualifying for their first Women’s World Cup.

Live Music: Sand Music Festival returns to Mangochi this weekend after a two-year break, sharing the spotlight with Kumbali Live in Lilongwe. SandFest says it will pair established acts with emerging performers and give local talent stage time. Artist Exchange: Music Crossroads Malawi has selected Precious Kwenje for Brazil and Maggie Kudambo and Happy Theo Shaba for Norway in its international MOVE programme. They are expected to leave in February, while Nkhongono Za Sumu Band prepares for a tour of Belgium. Creative Sector: A K300 million Copyright Fund is set to support Malawi’s creative industry. Fashion: Designer Memory Ngwira is urging Malawian models to protect themselves from exploitation.

Creative Industry: Malawi agency Blitz Interactive has formalised a partnership with Dentsu Africa, giving the global network an official local presence after years of collaboration. Live Music: Sand Music Festival returns to Mangochi this weekend after a two-year break, while Kumbali Live brings another major concert to Lilongwe; SandFest says it will pair established performers with emerging acts. Women’s Football: The Scorchers have surged 49 places to 104th in the FIFA rankings after reaching the WAFCON final and qualifying for their first Women’s World Cup. Malawian Sound: A reflection on guitarist Daniel Kachamba’s legacy challenges today’s musicians to shape a sound that feels distinctly Malawian, rather than simply copying regional trends. Culture: Mulhako celebrations in Mulanje are drawing crowds to Lhomwe heritage, while a K300 million Copyright Fund is expected to support the creative sector.

Rock Art: Malawi is among 12 countries represented at Algeria’s first International Rock Art Festival, where experts are meeting to promote and protect the continent’s ancient art. Music Identity: A new commentary invokes late guitarist Dr Daniel Kachamba’s distinctive sound to challenge Malawian artists to draw on global influences without losing their own musical identity. Creative Funding: A K300 million Copyright Fund is expected to support Malawi’s creative sector. Cultural Heritage: Mulhako festival brought Lhomwe traditions to the fore in Mulanje, with Chibuku contributing K3 million to the event. Fashion: Designer Memory Ngwira has urged Malawi’s models to guard against exploitation.

Women’s Football: Scorchers fans are urging FAM to reconsider Lovemore Fazili’s World Cup role after the coach who led Malawi to qualification was sidelined for lacking a CAF A licence. He is expected to remain on the technical panel. Creative Funding: Cosoma’s Copyright Fund has awarded more than K300 million to 26 beneficiaries, backing projects in music, film, fashion and cultural heritage. Some recipients will represent Malawi at Canex Wknd in Nigeria next year. Culture & Fashion: Crowds gathered in Mulanje for the Mulhako wa Alhomwe festival, celebrating Lhomwe heritage. Designer Memory Ngwira also urged models to protect themselves from exploitation. Malawian Music: Jay-A’s “Quick7” EP has reached 2.4 million streams, while Driemo has returned home. Beach Soccer: Malawi’s team sealed a third straight AFCON place with a 10-1 win over Seychelles and will receive K3 million per player for qualifying.

Creative Funding: COSOMA’s Copyright Fund has awarded more than K300 million to 26 creative-sector beneficiaries, including musicians, filmmakers, fashion designer Xandria and cultural projects. Some recipients will represent Malawi at CANEX in Nigeria next year. Cultural Heritage: Thousands gathered in Mulanje for Mulhako wa Alhomwe, where traditional Gugudela dancing opened the celebrations. Chibuku contributed K3 million to support the festival. Books and Fashion: A K10 million prize will reward a book on Malawi’s indigenous knowledge, while designer Neimil is blending fashion, interiors and art to tell African stories. Music and Film: Driemo is back home, Jay-A’s “Quick7” EP has reached 2.4 million streams, and the film Sona is set for a November premiere.

Cultural Heritage: Thousands gathered in Mulanje for the Mulhako wa Alhomwe festival, where traditional Gugudela dancing welcomed crowds. Organisers warned against bringing party politics into the event and said those who insult the president could be barred. Music & Film: Driemo is back home, Jay-A’s “Quick7” EP has reached 2.4 million streams, and the film Sona is set for a November premiere. Creative Careers: Fashion designer Memory Ngwira urged models to build personal brands and guard against exploitation; a new academy plans training for models, singers and actors. Books & Knowledge: Authors’ group MUANA received K10 million to document Malawi’s indigenous knowledge, from traditional medicine and farming wisdom to proverbs, before it is lost. Culture & Education: Educationist Limbani Nsapato has been appointed executive secretary of Malawi’s UNESCO Commission, which works across culture, education, science and communication.

Cultural Festival: Thousands gathered in Mulanje for Mulhako wa Alhomwe, where traditional dance and celebrations highlighted efforts to preserve Lhomwe heritage. Books & Heritage: MUANA has received K10 million from the COSOMA Copyright Fund to support a book documenting Malawi’s indigenous knowledge, from farming wisdom and food systems to proverbs and traditional medicine. Fashion & Creative Careers: Designer Memory Ngwira is urging models to build personal brands and guard against exploitation, following a Lilongwe training session that also launched Solace Creative Academy. Music: Jay-A’s “Quick7” EP has reached 2.4 million streams, while Driemo is back home, according to recent entertainment headlines.

Beach Soccer: Malawi stormed into the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations finals, beating Seychelles 10-1 in Salima for a 16-3 aggregate win. Isaac Kajamu and Frank Mwenefumbo each scored hat-tricks; the finals are in Senegal in November. Live Music: Driemo is back in Blantyre for a concert celebrating his latest work and bringing a fresh live show to the city. Creative Careers: Fashion designer Memory Ngwira is urging models to build personal brands and guard against exploitation. A new Lilongwe academy will train models, singers and actors in branding. Books and Heritage: MUANA has received K10 million to help authors document Malawi’s indigenous knowledge, from farming wisdom and medicine to proverbs and food traditions. Pageant Spotlight: Miss Teen Universe Malawi Leonorah Cooke has drawn strong online support in the contest’s social media challenge as she prepares for the international competition.

Beach Soccer: Malawi stormed into the 2026 AFCON finals, beating Seychelles 10-1 in Salima for a 16-3 aggregate win. Isaac Kajamu and Frank Mwenefumbo each scored hat-tricks. Fashion: Designer Memory Ngwira urged models to build personal brands and guard against exploitation; a new academy plans to train creatives in branding. Books & Heritage: MUANA won K10 million to produce a book preserving Malawi’s indigenous knowledge, from farming wisdom to proverbs. Live Music: Driemo announced a Blantyre show, with local DJs joining the bill. Arts Scene: Government and partners unveiled a forum for artists.

Books & Heritage: MUANA has received K10 million from the COSOMA Copyright Fund to document Malawi’s indigenous knowledge in a new book, preserving traditions and wisdom that authors say are fading with elders. Fashion: Designer Memory Ngwira is urging models to build personal brands and guard against exploitation; a new Lilongwe academy plans to train models, singers and actors. Live Music: Driemo is set to perform in Blantyre, bringing a homecoming show after recent gigs in Zambia. Culture & Film: Chibuku has pledged K3 million to support Mulhako, while Malawi film Sona is set for a November premiere.