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Frank Chirwa, also known as Afunika is a Zambian artist who hails from the Copperbelt; Zambia's musically fast-paced province now being referred to as Kopala. This multi award winning artist was born and raised in Chingola. Born on 31st July 1985 as Frank Chirwa aka Afunika's character, image and determination are all distinguished as revealed by his music which he is now calling,' New Version of Kalindula.'
He set off his music career close to five years ago under the shadows of Danger Zone studios which at the time, was being popularised by Baska Baska as main producer. It was the same time that Dandy Krazy made a serious impact on the musical scene with the “ Not Guilty” début album. Afunika, Chikowise, B-Nell, James Dizzy, MackyII and a whole lot of other artistes on the Danger Zone label were still finding fame ground. Interestingly for the young Afunika, his real test of fame began to be noticed when he released, “ Malinso,” single which later developed into a full album that captured the attention of a number of radio stations.
To this effect, what followed for Afunika were collaborations and instant hits which made the lad register his presence nationwide and helped him fly the Kopala flag between 2009 and 2010. Hits like, “ Kakonkote,” “ Darling,” “ Ba DJ-Chikokoshi,” and collaborations such as, “ Mami” with Macky2, “ Iciselema” and “ Mukansende” with his buddy Chikowise not forgetting “ Toya toya,” with Eric all put Afunika in a league as big as that of JK, Exile, PJ and many lead vocalists at the time. His second album which he called, “ Wounded Buffalo,” included the hit single, “ Tefumo Lyandi” and earned Afunika some good publicity towards the end of 2011. He now became a house-hold name and enjoyed massive publicity. His music became a favorite to most nightclubs and it cut across all ages.
At that stage, the young singer also exposed his production skills working closely with his Lusaka-based brother, known musically as “Sonny Brex” under their label Bravo Records. Afunika's good lyrical composition of songs and excellent stage acts by his dancing queens further catapulted his fame and earned him a number of local and intentional shows. Within few months of the release of his second album, the singer was already performing in South Africa, the UK, neighboring countries and many other local outlets. According to ZambianMusic.Net, His unique and dedicated stage performances with his sizzling dancing queens has become his main attraction to prove he is the king of the new version of kalindula. Afunika appeals to both young, old, urban or rural audiences. The last album Chimusebo” featured the golden voices JK, Chefy 187 and the late Pablo. This album scooped Best Niatu in the last Zambia Music Awards and that cemented Afunika as indeed the real king of the new version Kalindula.
Afunika recently released his latest album ISUMBU also features a track done with Judy. This album was inspired by thing that happen in society today and some issues that he has experienced as a person. ISUMBU translates to fishing net and he got the inspiration of this track from the bible story about fishermen failing to catch anything only for Jesus to come top them tell them to cast their net again and this time they had the largest catch they had ever had.
He set off his music career close to five years ago under the shadows of Danger Zone studios which at the time, was being popularised by Baska Baska as main producer. It was the same time that Dandy Krazy made a serious impact on the musical scene with the “ Not Guilty” début album. Afunika, Chikowise, B-Nell, James Dizzy, MackyII and a whole lot of other artistes on the Danger Zone label were still finding fame ground. Interestingly for the young Afunika, his real test of fame began to be noticed when he released, “ Malinso,” single which later developed into a full album that captured the attention of a number of radio stations.
To this effect, what followed for Afunika were collaborations and instant hits which made the lad register his presence nationwide and helped him fly the Kopala flag between 2009 and 2010. Hits like, “ Kakonkote,” “ Darling,” “ Ba DJ-Chikokoshi,” and collaborations such as, “ Mami” with Macky2, “ Iciselema” and “ Mukansende” with his buddy Chikowise not forgetting “ Toya toya,” with Eric all put Afunika in a league as big as that of JK, Exile, PJ and many lead vocalists at the time. His second album which he called, “ Wounded Buffalo,” included the hit single, “ Tefumo Lyandi” and earned Afunika some good publicity towards the end of 2011. He now became a house-hold name and enjoyed massive publicity. His music became a favorite to most nightclubs and it cut across all ages.
At that stage, the young singer also exposed his production skills working closely with his Lusaka-based brother, known musically as “Sonny Brex” under their label Bravo Records. Afunika's good lyrical composition of songs and excellent stage acts by his dancing queens further catapulted his fame and earned him a number of local and intentional shows. Within few months of the release of his second album, the singer was already performing in South Africa, the UK, neighboring countries and many other local outlets. According to ZambianMusic.Net, His unique and dedicated stage performances with his sizzling dancing queens has become his main attraction to prove he is the king of the new version of kalindula. Afunika appeals to both young, old, urban or rural audiences. The last album Chimusebo” featured the golden voices JK, Chefy 187 and the late Pablo. This album scooped Best Niatu in the last Zambia Music Awards and that cemented Afunika as indeed the real king of the new version Kalindula.
Afunika recently released his latest album ISUMBU also features a track done with Judy. This album was inspired by thing that happen in society today and some issues that he has experienced as a person. ISUMBU translates to fishing net and he got the inspiration of this track from the bible story about fishermen failing to catch anything only for Jesus to come top them tell them to cast their net again and this time they had the largest catch they had ever had.
All Afunika Songs
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Love Me Back
44,223 Plays -
Nabuchafye Bwino
40,300 Plays -
Libela
41,002 Plays -
Volume
31,938 Plays -
World War III
90,217 Plays -
Utulo
64,183 Plays -
Nakulalolela
260,071 Plays -
Currency
93,568 Plays -
Piki Piki Skirt
371,705 Plays -
Nadoba
263,136 Plays -
My Past
210,555 Plays -
Amina
105,571 Plays -
Life
95,873 Plays -
Umwaume Wakulela
93,768 Plays -
Ichipenipeni
108,261 Plays -
Stupid Mood
97,035 Plays -
Temperature
70,957 Plays -
Isumbu
149,820 Plays -
Ilya Nshita ft Judy Yo
117,420 Plays -
Beautiful Ladies
82,183 Plays -
Akabwelela Numa
90,889 Plays -
Abasuma Baya
70,703 Plays -
Moment Of Time
150,095 Plays -
Wibomfwila
78,810 Plays
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RECENTLY ADDED SONGS
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Demfu by Drimz & Afunika
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On My Own by Cleo Ice Queen & Towela Kaira
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Location by Yo Maps
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Rise To The Top by Tha Hood Deizel
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My Dwags by Tha Hood Deziel, Kilo G & Milk Man
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If Love Was A Person by Neo Slayer
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Tidwale Remix by Aqualaskin, Chanda Na Kay & Xaven
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Fweba Ku Chaume by Chile One Mr Zambia & Jemax
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Idedeshe by Xaven & Nez Long
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My Party Vibes by Geezy & Trigger Banx
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Sun City by Jay Rox & Tsean
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Flying High by Hood Diezel, OG Hassla & Jesto Mathis
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I got The Receipt by Hood Diezel & OG Hassla
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Ukwababili by LG Fresh & SB Mr Coin
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Nizaku Sunga Mushe by Bolokiyo & Roberto