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Robert Fumulani

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Robert Fumulani (1948 – 1998) was a Malawian musician, nightclub owner, and businessman. He led the Likhubula River Dance Band, known for its Afroma ("Afro-Malawi") funk rock reggae fusion.

Born1948 (1948)
Zomba, Nyasaland
(present-day Malawi)
Died1998 (aged 49–50)
CitizenshipMalawi
OccupationSinger
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Robert Fumulani
Born1948 (1948)
Zomba, Nyasaland
(present-day Malawi)
Died1998 (aged 49–50)
CitizenshipMalawi
OccupationSinger
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Fumulani has been described as "one of Malawi's most popular bandleaders of the late 1980s and 1990s",[1] and as "the blessed father of our national music".[2] He was part of a generation of male singers whose lyrics were about life, but devoid of political content.[3] In the 1980s he was a three-time winner of Malawi's "Entertainer of the Year" award.

His earnings from music went towards a number of business enterprises, including the Chileka nightclub, Likhubula Entertainment Centre.

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