Lawrence Mbenjere | |
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| Born | November 15, 1975 Chiradzulu, Malawi |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter producer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
Lawrence Mbenjere (born November 15, 1975) is a Malawian musician, songwriter, composer and producer.[1][2][3][4] His breakthrough came in the late 1990s with his band Machuluka Sounds, gaining recognition for their unique fusion of traditional Malawian rhythms with modern influences. He came into public in 2005 with his debut album Ndimasilira (I wish), which had a hit Chiphaso (passport).[5]
The album was followed by Biriwita released in 2006, Sewere (2007),[5] Udzaleka (2009), and Khwekhwelere(2010). In 2011, Mbenjere released Kwawilira Ku Maliketi that saw large public demand.[5] On December 29, 2009, Lawrence Mbenjere set a new record when he became the first musician in Malawi to pull home money in excess of over K2.5 million in royalties.[4][5]
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