Mzuz-based musician and teacher Tiwonge Hango has said people will sample more of his acts this year.
The artist, who made a name with the album Chinyengo, which features the hit ‘Mama Africa’, has had a quiet period in music.
Currently teaching music in Mzuzu, Hango said he has had more work in his tray, hence scaling down on performances.
“I wish I had more time to hold live performances but as a music teacher I have had a lot of work to do. But this year I have re-adjusted my programme and this includes holding performances,” said the singer and guitarist.
The past years have seen Hango working with Karonga-based Lusubilo Band which saw him travelling with the group to Korea where he recorded a single ‘Mkazi Wakumudzi’.
Some quarters have hit at artists such as Hango, who have shown potential but have failed to grow their base.
“As I have said, this year I will do more and let me also reveal that I will release a new album,” Hango said.
The artist also said the music industry has changed, hence one needs to take time to bring out the best.
“Music needs time and, again, you need to practice. So, my quietness has also helped me in terms of monitoring the market.
Urban music has flourished so I am looking at adapting and even collaborating with other artists,” Hango said.
He has done well in terms of producing quality music videos, some of which he has shot outside the country.
Just to show his seriousness, the artist is already out with a music video titled ‘Koloko’ which he shot in New York, USA, and Malawi.
“I have always believed in quality when it comes to music videos. Again, I have had to spend a lot of money [on production]. For instance, I shot ‘Koloko’ in USA where I worked with some producers there and also engaged a top model,” he said.
‘Koloko’ is a love song in which the artist is promising a woman timeless love.
Hango has done well fusing his songs with traditional dances, particularly from the Northern Region.
“Since releasing Chinyengo, I have not released any album. All these years, I have only concentrated on singles but now I feel it’s time to drop another album,” he said.
Hango also said he has been using his skills as a teacher to impart music knowledge on fellow youth.
“I feel talent is not for me alone so I normally take time out to teach fellow youth some of the basics in music. I have also been involved in setting up www.nyimbozathu.com as part of promoting music but also giving a platform to artists,” he said.
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