Frank Chirwa (born July 31, 1985), better known by his stage name Afunika, is a Zambian singer, songwriter and music producer.
Early life and music style Chirwa was born on July 31, 1985, in Chingola of the Copperbelt Province of Zambia.
He has, in most interviews, cited P.K. Chishala and Paul Ngozi as the people that influence his musical style and sound.
Personal life In 2021, Chirwa married Elizabeth Mubanga.
Discography Studio albums + List of studio albums with selected details Title Details Malinso Formats: CD Wounded Buffalo Formats: CD Chimusebo Released: 2015 Formats: CD Isumbu Released: 2016 Formats: Digital download Nakulalolela Released: 2019 Formats: CD • Digital download
Singles Title Year Album "Darling" "Mami"(feat. Macky 2) 2010 "Hold Me" "Ichiselema" "Easy Goer" "Kakonkote" "Wounded Buffalo" Wounded Buffalo "Kayonawileni" "Ichimusebo"(feat. J.K) 2015 "Example" "Umwaume Wakulela"(feat. Slapdee) 2016 "Nakulalolela"2019Nakulalolela "Piki Piki Skirt" "Currency"(feat. Macky 2) "My Past"
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Nominee/Work Result Ref. 2015 Zambia Music Awards Best Collaboration 'Kumalila Ngoma' 2017 Kwacha Music Awards Best Mainstream Pop 'Pama Order' Best Collaboration 'Umwaume Wakulela' Best Male Artist Afunika Provincial: Copperbelt Province
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