Soldier Lucius Banda on Monday performed at Village House and this was his first gig in Blantyre in the year 2018.
\nThe artist, who earned himself the name Soldier for speaking for the voiceless, was performing at Village House after treating people at M1 Centrepoint in Lilongwe on New Year\u2019s Eve through to New Year.
\nHis performance was also the first in Blantyre since he launched his latest album Crimes in South Africa during the Christmas period.
\nHowever, the only setback during the show, which pulled a remarkable audience, was that Lucius came on stage late.
\nHe jumped on stage at 10:30pm.
\nThe musician compensated for this by performing for a long time as people did not want to let him go, finishing his routine at 2am.
\nDuring his performance with his Zembani Band, Lucius took people down memory lane by performing songs from some of his previous albums, including \u2018Tina,\u2019 \u2018Kupupuluma\u2019, and \u2018Nthawi\u2019.
\nHaving not been in the country during the Christmas period, Lucius also dished out a Christmas song, which put the audience in Christmas mood.
\n\u201cThis was the first show this year in Blantyre. It felt good and the support was tremendous. Actually, this was one of the largest crowds I have ever pulled at Village House,\u201d Lucius said.
\nHe said the launch of his latest album, Crimes, in South Africa was marvelous.
\n\u201cThis was the first time to launch the album in South Africa and the support I received was great and I can\u2019t ask for more,\u201d the \u2018Mabala\u2019 star said.
\nLooking back to 2017, Lucius said it was tough although he and his team managed to succeed in some of their projects.
\n\u201cSand Festival was one of the best in 2017 despite some shortfalls. We managed to recover the money despite not having many sponsors. The organisation was good although one of the international acts did not do well. I then released an album,\u201d he said.
\nLucius, who has several albums to his credit, said he is also planning to work on an international album this year.
\n\u201cIn the year 2018, I want to work very hard and go international because a lot of calls have come up to perform outside the country. I am looking at producing an international album as well,\u201d he said.
\nDuring the show, Lucius also said that Crimes album was now ready and people scrambled to buy the CD at K1, 000 while the musician also signed autographs.
\nThe 12-track album has songs such as \u2018Chida cha Mtendere\u2019, which he performed during the show, \u2018Chako\u2019, \u2018Kuyenda Ngati Nkhunda\u2019, \u2018Limbikila Mwanawe\u2019, \u2018Zithumwa\u2019, \u2018Touch Me\u2019, \u2018Siliva ndi Golide\u2019 and \u2018Nkokoma\u2019.
\nThe past has seen Soldier performing the song \u2018Johnny\u2019, from his Cell 51 album with his son but it was a different story at Village House, where he was tasked with playing the guitar.
\nFans insisted that John sing for them to appreciate his voice but Soldier said he had agreed with his wife that he (John) should only come into music after finishing his studies.
\nHe also took time out to call upon people to take education seriously, saying it would better their future.
\n\u201cFor instance, I have gone back to school because I do not have a first degree so I want to earn it now and improve,\u201d said the musician, who is a Member of Parliament.
\nLucius thanked people for patronising the show but also buying his CD for his Crimes album.
\n\u201cI ask people to support me as they have always done by buying original CDs. I also ask them to listen attentively to the songs.
\n\u201cI have touched on so many issues, the problems that people are facing and let me also say that I am not afraid of speaking out, even if I am victimised in whatever way,\u201d he said.
\nNepman of the \u2018Nalelo\u2019 fame, Dan Lufani creator of \u2018Shupie\u2019 and Sam Smack were some of the artists who also performed at the show.
\n\u201cI have enjoyed the show but Lucius delayed to come that\u2019s what I didn\u2019t like. There were people who came with their children, who were forced to wait until late so he needs to improve on this,\u201d Joseph Chitseko, a fan, said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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