Malawian singer
Zani Challe
Born Zani Michelle Chiumia
(1993-06-06 ) June 6, 1993 (age 31) Nationality Malawian Citizenship South Africa Education Mzuzu University of Malawi Occupation Years active 2012- present Known for Single Tonight Awards
2016 African Music Industry Awards (nominated)
2016 Malawi UMP Awards (won)
Zani Michelle Chiumia [ 1] (born 6 June 1993) 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]
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]
^ a b "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 .