Sangie
Malawian reggae artist
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Angel Mbekeani, best known as Sangie, is a Malawian reggae singer and songwriter.[1] In 2015, she won as the best female artist of the year in UMP Awards.[2] In 2016 and 2019, she was nominated in the same awards in Best Female Artist of the Year.[3][4] In 2017, she won in the same awards in Best Female Act.[5]
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- Singer
- songwriter
- rapper
- dancer
In 2018, she was nominated as the best reggae artist, best female artist and her album titled 'painless' was nominated as the album of the year in Nyasa Music Awards.[6]
Mbekeani is a UNICEF Champion For Children in Malawi[7] and is the first Malawian female artist to be an ambassador for UNICEF as well as the second musician to take the role in the country after rapper Fredokiss.[7][8]
Background
Early life
Mbekeani was born in Ndirande, Blantyre and raised in Lilongwe. She completed her primary school in Blantyre as well as her secondary school education.[9]
Music career
Mbekeani started her music career by singing in a church choir in early 2000s. She came to the spotlight in 2014 when she recorded her first single. Mbekeani has been active in various campaigns against gender based violence against women and young girls.[7]
On 17 August, she performed at SADC summit with several different artists.[10][1]
In 2017, she released the video of the song titled 'Mkazi Wangwiro' (The Good wife) which saw many sales and downloads within a single week.[8] The music video also received attention from different politicians such as Patricia Kaliati.[11]
In 2018, Mbekeani shared a stage with prolific Malawian artists such as Dan Lu and Fredokiss during Carlsberg Urban Music Legacy in Malawi.[12] On 14 July 2020, Mbekeani and Piksy worked together on their Extended Play.[13]
In 3 January 2022, she collaborated with a Malawian fiction writer, communications specialist, and journalist, Dyson Mthawanji, in his debut hit single titled 'tiye' (lets go).[14]
Personal life
Mbekeani is reported to have been in relationship with dancehall artist, Malinga Mafia.[15]
Achievements
UMP Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Herself | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2020 | Herself | Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2017 | Herself | Best Female Act | Won |
| 2015 | Herself | Best Female Artist of the Year | Won |
Nyasa Music Awards
Source:[6]
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | painless | Album of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | Herself | Best Female Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| 2018 | Herself | Best Reggae Artist | Nominated |
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