Afunika Explained
| Afunika |
| Birth Name: | Frank Chirwa |
| Alias: | • The Eye Of An Eagle |
| Birth Date: | 31 July 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Chingola, Zambia |
| Module: | | Embed: | yes | | Years Active: | 2008– Present |
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Frank Chirwa (born July 31, 1985) better known by his stage name Afunika, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.[1] [2]
Early life and music style
Chirwa was born on July 31, 1985, in Chingola of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.
He has, in most interviews, cited P.K. Chishala and Paul Ngozi as the people that influence his musical style and sound.[3]
Personal life
In 2021, Chirwa married Elizabeth Mubanga.[4]
Discography
Studio albums
Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
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| "Darling" | | |
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"Mami"
(feat. Macky 2) | 2010 | |
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| "Hold Me" | | |
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| "Ichiselema" | | |
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| "Easy Goer" | | |
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| "Kakonkote" | | |
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| "Wounded Buffalo" | | Wounded Buffalo |
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| "Kayonawileni" | | |
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"Ichimusebo"
(feat. J.K) | 2015 | |
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| "Example" | | |
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"Umwaume Wakulela"
(feat. Slapdee) | 2016 | |
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| "Nakulalolela" | 2019 | Nakulalolela |
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| "Piki Piki Skirt" |
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"Currency"
(feat. Macky 2) |
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| "My Past"[6] | | |
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Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 2015 | Zambia Music Awards | Best Collaboration | 'Kumalila Ngoma' | | [7] |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best Mainstream Pop | 'Pama Order' | | [8] |
| Best Collaboration | 'Umwaume Wakulela' | |
| Best Male Artist | Afunika | |
| Provincial: Copperbelt Province | |
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Notes and References
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/afunika-release-new-album/. Afunika to release new album . May 13, 2015 . May 7, 2023 . Mulwanda Lupiya .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/afunika-lights-up-show/ . Afunika lights up show . June 16, 2018. May 7, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Chambo Ng'uni and Silumesi Malumo .
- Web site: https://www.times.co.zm/?p=83497 . AFUNIKA SHUNS MIMING . April 9, 2016 . May 6, 2023 . Times Of Zambia . Hildah Lumba .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2020/02/23/singer-afunikas-wife-charged-with-sedition-publication/ . Singer Afunika’s wife charged with sedition publication . February 23, 2020. May 7, 2023 . Lusaka Times. L.T Staff .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/afunika-launches-isumbu/. Afunika launches 'Isumbu' . January 2, 2016 . May 7, 2023 . Zambia Daily Mail . Mumba Mwansa .
- Web site: http://www.daily-mail.co.zm/no-album-this-year-for-afunika/ . No album this year for Afunika . September 16, 2017 . May 7, 2023. Zambia Daily Mail. Thelma Bwalya .
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2015/04/12/zambia-music-awards-2015-and-the-winners-are/ . Zambia Music Awards 2015: and the winners are … . April 12, 2015. May 7, 2023 . Lusaka Times. L.T Staff.
- Web site: https://www.lusakatimes.com/2017/10/02/2017-kwacha-music-awards-and-the-winners-are/ . 2017 Kwacha Music Awards : and the winners are . October 2, 2017 . May 7, 2023. Lusaka Times . L.T Staff.
