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Katelele Ching'oma

Malawian musical artist and songwriter (1991–2024) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Katelele Ching'oma (4 June 1991 – 18 January 2024) was a Malawian musical artist and songwriter known for his breakthrough hit song "Asowe" in 2009 and other songs.[1][2] He released his debut album Ndili Nawo Mwayi in 2011 which sold over 80,000 copies in a single week.[1]

Life and career

Katelele Ching'oma was born in Nsanje on 4 June 1991. He moved to Lilongwe for his musical career.[3][4] On 17 January 2024, Ching'oma died due to liver damage at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. He was 32.[5][6][7] He had been suffering from health problems for some time.[8]

Ching'oma's notable songs include Asowe (She should pack), Mulomwa and Ndili Nawo Mwai (I have luck), among others.[9][7][10][11][12]

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