Annie Matumbi

{{Short description|Malawian musician}}

{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Annie Matumbi

| image =

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| birth_name = Chiyanjano Muheziwa

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1987|11|10}}

| birth_place = Salima District, Malawi

| genre = {{Ublist|Afro-soul|Afrobeat}}

| occupation = Musician
songwriter
producer
television broadcaster

| years_active = 2000–present

| spouse =

| partner =

}}

Chiyanjano Muheziwa popularly known as Annie Matumbi, and sometimes Nyakwawa, is a Malawian veteran musician,{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Malawi24 |date=2021-08-24 |title=She is my wife: Matumbi denies kissing a hooker in public Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2021/08/24/she-is-my-wife-matumbi-denies-kissing-a-hooker-in-public/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2019-04-20 |title=16 artists’ line up for Carlsberg CoolPRO Sunsplash - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/16-artists-line-up-for-carlsberg-coolpro-sunsplash/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |last=Gondwe |first=Edith |date=2022-04-19 |title=Annie Matumbi settles personal issues on stage {{!}} The Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/annie-matumbi-settles-personal-issues-on-stage/,%20https://mwnation.com/annie-matumbi-settles-personal-issues-on-stage/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |language=en-US}} tv presenter,{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2015-10-09 |title=Annie Matumbi dresses Maskal down Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2015/10/09/annie-matumbi-dresses-maskal-down/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}} actor{{Cite web |date=2012-10-22 |title=Matumbi in ‘Julie & Vivian’ movie production - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/matumbi-in-julie-vivian-movie-production/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}} and politician.{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Malawi24 |date=2021-05-05 |title=Vic Marley’s memorial show set for May 29 Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2021/05/05/vic-marleys-memorial-show-set-for-may-29/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}https://www.maravipost.com/musician-turned-tv-personality-anne-matumbi-survives-road-accident/{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2022-04-17 |title=Mwikho! Matumbi appears on stage in a kilt Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2022/04/17/mwikho-matumbi-appears-on-stage-in-a-kilt/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}} He has released several successful singles and albums, including "Marshup", "Free Major 1", and "Malawi Must Be Saved". His music has resonated with audiences, making him a household name in Malawi.

Apart from being a musician, Muheziwa is also a TV presenter for Luso TV, hosting various shows and events. This has helped him build a strong on-screen presence and connect with a broader audience.

Background

= Early life and music career =

Muheziwa was born in Salima District in Malawi. He started implemeting music at a young age. He later moved to Lilongwe the capital of Malawi to purse his career in Music. Under his name, he has released several singles, including "Marshup", "Free Major 1", "Julie Part 10 (Yao Version)", "Malawi Must Be Saved", and "Mafunyeta Tribute", as well as numerous albums.

In 2017, Muheziwa claimed he was the father of Malawi urban music.{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2017-07-11 |title=Matumbi claims he is the father of Malawi urban music Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2017/07/11/matumbi-claims-father-malawi-urban-music/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}

= Political career =

Muheziwa stood for a parliamentary seat in the 2019 general election under the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) for the Lilongwe City Southwest constituency.{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Malawi24 |date=2021-03-10 |title=Musician Matumbi embarks on initiative to fix potholes Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2021/03/10/musician-matumbi-embarks-on-initiative-to-fix-potholes/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |date=2018-06-26 |title=Anne Matumbi upbeat to win as MP for Lilongwe City South West on DPP ticket - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/anne-matumbi-upbeat-to-win-as-mp-for-lilongwe-city-south-west-on-dpp-ticket/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}{{Cite web |date=2013-06-28 |title=Musician Annie Matumbi joins politics, to contest in Thyolo on DPP ticket - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/musician-annie-matumbi-joins-politics-to-contest-in-thyolo-on-dpp-ticket/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}

= Television and acting =

Muheziwa is also a TV presenter and actor who appeared in the Malawian movie production "Julie and Vivian".

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