Rudo Mkukupa Chakwera

Genre : Afrobeat
City : Lilongwe
Country : Malawi

Biography

RUDO MKUKUPA CHAKWERA- THE SONG BIRD Born to Malawi's Iconic Jazz artist Isaac Mkukupa, Rudo started singing as soon as she could talk. She rose to fame in Malawi's Music Industry in 1999 when she recorded her first album featuring the famous 'Ndine Mwana wamasiye'. A holder of a Masters in Business Administration Degree from ESAMI, Rudo studied Music for 4 years for her first degree at Chancellor College- one of University of Malawi's Constituent Colleges where she majored in voice. 18 years later she has gone back to lecture part time in voice at the same college. Rudo has performed on different platforms as a solo artist backed by her father's 3-man outfit known as 'Touch of Class'. Such performances include high profile performances at the SADC Heads of State Banquet hosted at the State House in Malawi-2003, the Inaugural Miss Malawi finals when it was reintroduced in the country, and many other concerts. One of Malawi's great female vocalists, Rudo not only holds a position in Malawi's Musicians body National Executive Committee, but has also served her country through various artistic positions as board member for the Copyright Society of Malawi and board member for Channel for All Nations radio ( one of Malawi's well known country wide radio stations). Following the respect she commands in Malawi's Music Industry, Rudo has been a judge for several singing competitions including the famous household talent search television shows known as 'E- Wallet' for several seasons. She has recorded 4 albums and is currently in the studio for her 5th album. A powerful, deep voice in Malawi music, Rudo has been branded the 'Aretha Franklin' of Malawi. Other National Musical Features: 1. Airtel Malawi's: Mwezi wawala-Tithyole dansi 2. Zathu's 'Zimatere Zimatere' Video 3. Peter Mawanga's- Sungani Mwambo [7:49 AM, 8/21/2021] +265 997 93 46 99: Mother of 3 Married to Pastor Nicky Chakwera. Came into the scene with a song Anandifera then Mwana wa Masiye. Chief executive officer of Touch Entertainment. Young people Councillor and life Coach.