Skeffa Chimoto

Skeffa Chimoto
Born (1981-11-27) November 27, 1981 (age 42)
Lilongwe, Malawi
Genres
  • Reggae
  • Afrobeat
Occupation(s)Musician
songwriter
producer
Years active2003–present
Spouse(s)Thandi Chimoto

Skeffa Chimoto is a Malawian musician and songwriter.[1] His debut sophomore album "Nabola Moyo (as Iong as I am alive)" was well received and critically acclaimed, topping music charts all over Malawi.[2]

His other album ‘Ndife Amodzi’ which had hits such as ‘Ndakusowa’, ‘Sungamchose’, title track ‘Ndife Amodzi’ and ‘Ulendo’ saw success in the Malawi music industry when he sold over 70,000 copies within a week.[3][4] He has collaborated with various artists such as Dalisoul from Zambia, Billy Kaunda, Allelluya Band[5] and Katelele Ching'oma.[6][7]

He is also a civil servant and works for the Ministry of Health.[1][8]

  1. ^ a b Kamiyala, Kondwani (2014-01-04). "Skeffa's rise and rise | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-06-21.
  2. ^ Mkweu, Justin (2016-05-25). "Skeffa responds to stroke reports Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  3. ^ "Don't be jealous, empower one another — Skeffa - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-09-04. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  4. ^ "Skeffa releases gospel single: 'Chimwemwe Chanu Ambuye' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2019-01-31. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  5. ^ "Skeffa Chimoto dates Balaka, to perform face to face with Alleluya Band - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-02-11. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  6. ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2023-02-03). "Israel Chatama's remake basking in over million views on YouTube Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  7. ^ "I'm not a Satanist, Skeffa: Malawi musician hits at claims he worships the devil - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2016-01-18. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  8. ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2023-01-10). "Skeffa says he has zero interest in politics Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.

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