Nigerian Afrobeats artists Johnny Drille, Bayanni, and Teni are set to headline the inaugural Afro Fest in Lilongwe on October 10, according to Nyasa Times. The new music festival, organised by Beyond Marketing, will take place at Malawi Square at the Bingu International Convention Centre. The international trio will share the stage with prominent Malawian acts, including Kell Kay, Eli Njuchi, and Teddy Makhadi. Organisers stated that the event is designed to encourage creative collaboration and cultural exchange between Malawian artists and other African musicians.
In literary news, Malawian poet and author Joseph Daniel Sukali is preparing to release a new book exploring how childhood memories shape adulthood, Nyasa Times reports. Moving away from traditional self-help formats, the upcoming release examines identity development, touching on themes such as family, ambition, loneliness, and faith.
Meanwhile, the Copyright Fund has announced it will sponsor 10 local creatives to attend the Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) Weekend 2026, according to MBC Digital. The conference is scheduled to take place in Nigeria starting November 3, providing Malawian artists an opportunity to network and connect with the broader African cultural sector.