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Founding Creative: Chitoliro • UMP • Nde’feyo Entertainment; Artist • Songwriter • ½ of Biriwiri

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The ever-affable Miracle Chinga joins an elite list of artists set to perform at CMIFF 2026. 🎶✨

A perfect addition to Cape Maclear International Film Festival Mother’s Day weekend celebration.

📍 Cape Maclear
📅 15–17 October 2026

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UMP Music Awards winners list, Awards presentation gala is on 20th December in Blantyre.

[MBC Digital @MBC_Digital247]

#Entertainment #Update

UMP Awards celebrated top talent in Malawi’s film and fashion industries as a total of 37 awards were handed out in Lilongwe on a night filled with glamour, music, and standout creativity.

By Emmanuel Chikonso
https://t.co/BMRfAoobYz

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Join us for The Awards Gala Night — honoring the best in fashion and film at the UMP Fashion Awards & CMIFF Awards.
📍 Kweza Arts Cafe, Lilongwe
📅 Saturday, November 15 | 5PM till late
🎟️ MK15,000 online | MK20,000 at the door

+ fashion show and music performances

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UMP Festival Creative & Cultural Industries Symposium 🎉

✨ Theme: Youth-Led Economic Growth in Creative & Cultural Sectors

Feat International experts, building on the Chitoliro Conference last year!

📍 Cape Maclear, Mangochi
🗓️ 22–26 Oct 2025

Calling institutional collaborators, young creatives, entrepreneurs & investors!

Join us for powerful sessions on:
💡 Youth Entrepreneurship
🚀 Innovation & Skills
💼 Investment Opportunities
⚖️ Gender & Creative Industries

Aligned with Malawi Vision 2063 — this is more than talk, it’s action!

Email us: [email protected]

Call: [phone]

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October is finally here and marks the arrival of the UMP Festival month and we're excited to start counting down to the 7 days of non stop fun, featuring a diverse range of activities in Music, Film, Arts, Fashion, Awards, Theatre and Sports at Cape Maclear, Mangochi.

Tickets are accessible online on https://t.co/ZvaqtPTlkA and https://t.co/CkPnAQtudY

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This year we are going to give out 65 Awards in total:

Music (30)

Fashion (15)

Media (20)

Osaphweketsa UMP😁

Proudly presented & powered by @chitoliromw

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Kodi 7 days tizikatani? 👀🔥

At this year’s UMP Festival, get ready for the CX4I Zone — a vibrant mini-conference space designed to spark dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration across the cultural and creative industries.

Public panel discussions + Roundtable dialogues + One-on-one expert interviews + Keynote speeches + Creative pitches & showcases

[Chitoliro @chitoliromw]

Making history for Dance in Malawi. Sunday 31 August will be wild.
25 Dance Groups across Malawi will battle it out on 1 stage.

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Nominations continue for 2025 #UMPAwards International Categories!Submit by Sept 15 👉 https://t.co/s8ufVxEgkT
Ceremony in Oct during @umpfest

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There will be a lot of dancing involved. Skeffa Chimoto to grace the UMP Fest stage.

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Introducing 2 Special Categories:

🏆 Outstanding Music Sponsor Award — Corporate

🏅 Outstanding Music Sponsor Award — Individual

🗳️ Selection process: mix of public votes, artist input, & industry expert reviews

Nominations link: https://t.co/cZ2phUxfbe

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Get Your Early Bird UMP Festival Tickets Today!

Don't miss out on the fun! 🎊 Secure your spot and join us for an unforgettable experience at Cape Maclear from October 21st to 27th. 🌟

#UMPFestival #TheElevation #CapeMaclear #Malawi

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We have expanded our international categories— who’s gonna triumph in the Best West African Act category??

Ma nominations ali mkati: https://t.co/Dj7RmyT2Vk

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The UMP Festival 2025, themed “The Elevation,” is now accepting applications from creatives worldwide. Scheduled for October 21–27, 2025, in Cape Maclear, Malawi, this festival celebrates African urban culture through music, fashion, film, and the arts.

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Yesterday - the 7 Arts UMP Wellness Walks were launched — it was fun & fabulous

[MISS UMP (Malawi) @missumpofficial]

Our Queen & Princesses represented v well

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🎤 HEADLINER ANNOUNCEMENT: Lulu & Mathumela Band
UMP FESTIVAL 2025 – The Elevation

We are ecstatic to announce that LULU & Mathumela Band will be headlining this year's UMP Festival! 🇲🇼✨

A true icon in Malawian music, Lawrence "Lulu" Khwisa is not just a celebrated Afro-R&B and Afro-pop artist — he’s a pioneer, a virtuoso guitarist, and a legend who literally crafted his first guitars by hand, driven by a deep love for music.

[Music In Africa @MusicInAfrica]

Wisdom Chitedze, who passed away on 27 November 2011 in South Africa following a battle with cancer, was widely acclaimed for his innovative blend of hip hop and R&B with local languages and gospel themes. https://t.co/hkgMzQzdfN

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UMP Festival 2025: Honouring Wisdom Chitedze

Join us at UMP Festival 2025 (21-27 Oct, Cape Maclear) as we celebrate the life & legacy of Wisdom Chitedze, a pioneering Malawian urban gospel artist. His music inspired a generation with its unique blend of hip-hop & R&B, tackling social issues & promoting hope.

What do you remember about Wisdom Chitedze?

#UMPFestival2025 #TheElevation #WisdomChitedze #MalawiMusic