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| Born | Vitumbiko Chisoni (2004-03-02) March 2, 2004 (age 20) Mzimba, Malawi |
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| Years active | 2016–present |
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| Instrument | Vocals |
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Vitumbiko Chisoni (born March 2, 2004), best known as Pop Young, is a Malawian Afro-Pop musician and songwriter. In 2022, he won a Mzuzu Music Award as the best male artist of the year. Chisoni's most popular songs include "Collect," "Mesa," "Sole," and "Story," among others that brought him popularity and recognition national wide.
He is widely known for his unique fusion of Tumbuka, English and Chewa in his compositions. He was signed and managed by the Akometsi, a company based in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe.
Background
Early life
Chisoni was born on March 2, 2004, in Mzimba District, in the city of Mzuzu. He is a Tumbuka by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.
Music career
Chisoni entered in the music industry when he recorded his first song in 2016 titled "Ndikusowa" (I am missing you). Since then, he had been sending some of his songs to different radio stations. In 2021, he released a few videos that he launched in Mzuzu, alongside Piksy. His song titled "Story" got nominated as well as won a Mzuzu Music Awards. Chisoni sites Mikozi, Mafumu, Makosana, and Kelvin Sulugwe, among others for supporting and sponsoring his music
Achievements
Mzuzu Music Awards (Mpoto Awards)
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2022 | Himself | Best Artist of the Year | Won |
| 2022 | Sole | Best Music Video of Year 2022 | Won |
Maso Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2023 | Himself | Best Artist of the Year | Won |
MBC Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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| 2023 | Himself | Best Artist of the Year | Won |
See also
References
- ^ "Pop Young enters the music scene with delight, promises a thrilling 2023 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- Phiri, Chisomo (2023-04-11). "Pop Young drops new song' Sole' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Lubanzi, Khumalo (2023-11-30). "Pop Young creates history with over 1 Million streams on Spotify". News Invasion 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-12-24). "Saint, Pop Young lights up All White Party in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-04-26). "Pop Young is Back! Releasing New Single 'Patricia' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- Phiri, Chisomo (2023-02-09). "Pop Young reflects on his "Collect" video shooting experience in Tanzania Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-03-17). "Like Makhadzi: Akometsi takes down Pop Young's music videos on YouTube Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- "Akometsi to open 2024 with Kale featuring Pop Young, Qaso, Deebo, Diego - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- "Pop Young impresses with Collect Music Video - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Voice, Malawi (2024-01-28). "Cosoma awards Akometsi Entertainment in the One Million Mark in Royalties". Malawi Voice. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
