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Biography
Introduction
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
| Title | Details |
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| Malinso |
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| Wounded Buffalo |
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| Chimusebo |
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| Isumbu |
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| Nakulalolela |
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Singles
| Title | Year | Album |
|---|---|---|
| "Darling" | ||
| "Mami" |
2010 | |
| "Hold Me" | ||
| "Ichiselema" | ||
| "Easy Goer" | ||
| "Kakonkote" | ||
| "Wounded Buffalo" | Wounded Buffalo | |
| "Kayonawileni" | ||
| "Ichimusebo" |
2015 | |
| "Example" | ||
| "Umwaume Wakulela" |
2016 | |
| "Nakulalolela" | 2019 | Nakulalolela |
| "Piki Piki Skirt" | ||
| "Currency" | ||
| "My Past" |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Nominee/Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Zambia Music Awards | Best Collaboration | 'Kumalila Ngoma' | Won | |
| 2017 | Kwacha Music Awards | Best Mainstream Pop | 'Pama Order' | Nominated | |
| Best Collaboration | 'Umwaume Wakulela' | Won | |||
| Best Male Artist | Afunika | Nominated | |||
| Provincial: Copperbelt Province | Nominated |