Zani Challe | |
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| Born | Zani Michelle Chiumia June 6, 1993 |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Citizenship | South Africa |
| Education | Mzuzu University of Malawi |
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| Years active | 2012- present |
| Known for | Single Tonight |
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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.