Thoko Katimba | |
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| Birth name | Thoko Katimba |
| Born | June 25, 1985 Yamwala Village, Traditional Authority Wimbe Kasungu District, Malawi |
| Genres | Gospel music |
| Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter businessman accountant |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Spouse(s) | Maggie Katimba (died 2013) |
| Partner(s) | Miracle Chinga |
Thoko Katimba, also spelled Thocco Katimba, is a Malawian gospel singer, songwriter and businessman.[1] He released his first debut song in 1999 titled Asayansi bodza (scientists are liers) that gained him national recognition. He released his first debut album titled Unasankha Ndani (whom did you chose) and this was the album the audience mistook his voice and name for a lady.[2][3]
Katimba has collaborated with different gospel artists.[4][5][6][7]
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- ^ "Hundreds mourn gospel star Thoko Katimba's wife". nyasatimes.com. 2013-01-10. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Thocco Katimba to release Bakha album on April 10". nyasatimes.com. 2017-04-07. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Loka, Chris (2022-12-24). "Great Angels Choir promises fireworks at Ufumu Umodzi Sumaukilana launch Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ Loka, Chris (2016-06-20). "Top gospel musicians sing against killing of people with albinism Malawi 24". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Musicians to launch 'Battle of Praise' festival". nyasatimes.com. 2018-08-27. Retrieved 2024-03-17.
- ^ "Budding gospel artist Nkalo to launch album in Mchinji: Kumwamba Kumve". nyasatimes.com. 2016-11-17. Retrieved 2024-03-17.