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Katelele Ching'oma

Katelele Ching'oma

Malawian musical artist and songwriter (1991–2024)

Katelele Ching'oma (4 June 1991 – 18 January 2024) was a Malawian musical artist and songwriter known for his breakthrough hit song "Asowe" in 2009 and other songs.[1][2] He released his debut album Ndili Nawo Mwayi in 2011.[1]

Life and career

Katelele was born in Nsanje on 4 June 1991. He moved to Lilongwe for his musical career.[3][4] On 17 January 2024, Ching'oma died due to liver damage at Kamuzu Central Hospital in Lilongwe. He was 32.[5][6][7] He had been suffering from health problems for some time.[8]

Ching'oma's notable songs include Asowe (She should pack), Mulomwa and Ndili Nawo Mwai (I have luck), among others.[9][7][10][11][12]

See also

References

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    Times, Malawiana (18 January 2024). "Oyimba Katelele Ching'oma wamwalira". Malawiana Times. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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    Mkandawire, Mwayi (18 January 2024). "Katelele Ching'oma watisiya Malawi 24". Malawi 24. Retrieved 18 January 2024.
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    "Katelele Ching'oma watisiya Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Ground News. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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    Voice, Malawi (18 January 2024). "Music icon Katelele Ching'oma dies". Malawi Voice. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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    247Malawi (26 March 2022). "Katelere breaks his silence on his illness:Admits he was sick for sometime but now strong". 247MALAWI NEWS. Retrieved 19 January 2024.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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    "Peter Nsauka features Katelele Ching'oma in single". The Times Group. 1 September 2023. Retrieved 20 January 2024.
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    Reporter, Maravi Post (18 January 2024). "Malawi's musician Katelele Ching'oma dies". The Maravi Post. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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    "Katelele Ching'oma Death". Nyasa Vibes. Retrieved 19 January 2024.
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    Inkpockett (18 January 2024). "Katelele Ching'oma Legendary Malawian Singer Dies". Zedscoop. Retrieved 19 January 2024.


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