Afunika

Afunika
Born	Frank Chirwa (1985-07-31) July 31, 1985 Chingola, Zambia
Other names	• The Eye Of An Eagle
Occupations	Musician Songwriter Producer
Spouse	Elizabeth Mubanga ​ ​ (m. 2021)​
Musical career
Genres	Kalindula Zam-Rock R&B
Instrument	Vocals
Years active	2008– Present
Labels	Danger Zone Bravo Records

Frank Chirwa (born July 31, 1985) better known by his stage name Afunika, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.

Early life and music style

Chirwa was born on July 31, 1985, in Chingola of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.

He has, in most interviews, cited P.K. Chishala and Paul Ngozi as the people that influence his musical style and sound.

Personal life

In 2021, Chirwa married Elizabeth Mubanga.

Discography

Studio albums

List of studio albums with selected details

Title	Details
Malinso	Formats: CD
Wounded Buffalo	Formats: CD
Chimusebo	Released: 2015 Formats: CD
Isumbu	Released: 2016 Formats: Digital download
Nakulalolela	Released: 2019 Formats: CD • Digital download

Singles

Title	Year	Album
"Darling"
"Mami" (feat. Macky 2)	2010
"Hold Me"
"Ichiselema"
"Easy Goer"
"Kakonkote"
"Wounded Buffalo"		Wounded Buffalo
"Kayonawileni"
"Ichimusebo" (feat. J.K)	2015
"Example"
"Umwaume Wakulela" (feat. Slapdee)	2016
"Nakulalolela"	2019	Nakulalolela
"Piki Piki Skirt"
"Currency" (feat. Macky 2)
"My Past"

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Nominee/Work	Result	Ref.
2015	Zambia Music Awards	Best Collaboration	'Kumalila Ngoma'	Won
2017	Kwacha Music Awards	Best Mainstream Pop	'Pama Order'	Nominated
		Best Collaboration	'Umwaume Wakulela'	Won
		Best Male Artist	Afunika	Nominated
		Provincial: Copperbelt Province		Nominated