Pop Young

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Pop Young
Born
Vitumbiko Chisoni

(2004-03-02) March 2, 2004 (age 22)
Other names
  • Popizo
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2016–present
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels
  • Akometsi

Vitumbiko Chisoni (born March 2, 2004), best known as Pop Young, is a Malawian Afro-Pop singer and songwriter.[1] In 2022, he won a Mzuzu Music Award as the best male artist of the year.[1] Chisoni's most popular songs include "Collect," "Mesa," "Sole," and "Story," among others that brought him popularity and recognition national wide.[2][3][4]

He is widely known for his unique fusion of Tumbuka, English and Chewa in his compositions. He was signed and managed by the Akometsi,[5] a company based in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe.[6][7][8]

Background

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Early life

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Chisoni was born on March 2, 2004, in Mzimba District, in the city of Mzuzu. He is a Tumbuka by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.[1][9]

Music career

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Chisoni entered in the music industry when he recorded his first song in 2016 titled "Ndikusowa" (I am missing you).[1] Since then, he had been sending some of his songs to different radio stations.[1] In 2021, he released a few videos that he launched in Mzuzu, alongside Piksy. His song titled "Story" got nominated as well as won a Mzuzu Music Awards. Chisoni sites Mikozi, Mafumu, Makosana, and Kelvin Sulugwe, among others for supporting and sponsoring his music[1][3]

Achievements

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Mzuzu Music Awards (Mpoto Awards)

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Source:[1]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2022 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won
2022 Sole Best Music Video of Year 2022 Won

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2023 Himself Best Artist of the Year Won

See also

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References

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