Top 5 Malawian Artists To Watchout 2025

Malawian Music Has Experienced Vast Growth Over The Years, The Music Industry Has Witnessed A Crop Of Talented Artists Emerge To Uplift It’s Value. These New Crop Of Artists Have Also In-fused A New Genre In The Original Malawian Sound. Well, Here Is A Zedwap Select Of The Top 5 Malawian Artists To Watchout 2025.

1. Driemo

On Number 1, We Have Shafie S. Phiri, Popularly Known As Driemo. Talk About Creativity And Hard Work, Driemo Is One Of The Few Artists Who Are Driving The Wheels Of Malawi Music. Since His Breakthrough In 2021 With The Release Of “Duma”, A Song That Was Widely Accepted By Music Consumers In Malawi Followed By An EP Titled “Love Letter”, Driemo Has Branched Out Of His Comfort Zone Collaborating With Top Zambian Artists Such As Yo Maps, Triple M And Chile One, Including Zimbabwean Artist Nutty O. Driemo Has Also Released Other Notable Songs Such As Popo, Magini, Handede Just To Name A Few. The Singer Also Went On To Release An Album Titled “Mzaliwa” In 2023.

2. Kell Kay

Kelvin Kambwiri Popularly Known As Kell Kay Is An Award-winning Prominent Singer From Lilongwe, Malawi. Kell Kay Made His Prominence In 2014 With The Release Of A Massive Song Titled “Ndilore Ndipite”. The RnB Singer Has Embodied Growth Through Diversification, Adapting To The New Sound That Has Earned Him Prominence In The Music Scene. Top Songs By Kell Kay So Far Include “Bana Pwanya”, Assurance, Ndatopa, Sunandi And Others.  Kell Kay Is Another Malawian Artist That Is Set To Uplift The Value Of Music In Malawi.

3. Eli Njuchi 

Chifuniro Steven Magalasi Popularly Known As Eli Njuchi Is A Malawian Singer, Songwriter And Rapper. Known For His Raw Talent And Unmatched Creativity, Eli Njuchi Rose To Fame When He Scooped An UMP Award For Best New Act In 2018. Eli Njuchi’s Top Songs So Far Include “Yabaya”, Temporale, Simpo, Mije And Others. Eli Njuchi Is Considered One Of The Few New Wave Of Malawi Music. Eli Njuchi Released A Massive Album Titled “Cifu” In 2025.

4. Emmie Deebo

Emily Zintambila Popularly Known As Emmie Deebo Is An Afropop Artist Who Has Captured The Hearts Of Music Consumers With Her Energetic Performances, Creativity, Singing And Songwriting Skills. Emmie Deebo Rose First Rose To Fame When She Featured On A Song By Akometsi Titled “Kale”. Top Songs By Emmie Deebo Include Hapa, Befu, Chilipo, Tikudziweni Just To Name A Few. Emmie Deebo Is Another Young Artist To Look Out For In 2025.

5. Theresa Phondo

Known For Her Touching Lyrics And Sweet Melodies, Theresa Phondo Has Changed The Value Of Gospel Music In Malawi Through Her Unmatched Writing Skill And Message Delivery. Top Songs By Theresa Phondo Include Testimony, Yewo, Daily And  Pray For Me Just To Name A Few. Theresa Released Her First Major Project Titled “Theresa Phondo” In 2024.