Organisers of the Lake of Stars Malawi Arts Festival have officially announced that the 2026 edition will take place from October 2 to 4 in Nkhotakota, according to The Southern African Times. Managed by Dusty Orange Projects Et Al, the festival will operate under the theme "Festivals with Purpose: Inspire, Connect, Invest, Celebrate". Festival director Sharmila Elias-Taijala stated that the internationally acclaimed event continues to serve as a driver for creative industry growth, community empowerment, and tourism in Malawi.
In local music developments, rising artist Praise Umali has teamed up with popular singer Driemo to release a new collaborative single titled "Let Me Go", according to Dj Mido Music Tz. Released earlier this week, the track mixes contemporary Afrobeat with traditional Malawian sounds to tackle themes of personal freedom.