Ethel Kamwendo Banda
Ethel Kamwendo Banda | |
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| Born | November 22, 1969 Blantyre, Malawi |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician songwriter |
| Years active | 1998–present |
Ethel Timba Kambenje, popuraly known as Ethel Kamwendo Banda, is a renowned Malawian gospel musician from Blantyre.[1][2] She has released several albums and DVDs, which are among the best-selling in Malawi. She has won numerous awards, including: Best Female Gospel Artist (Malawi Music Awards) and Best Gospel Album (Malawi Music Awards), as well as Best Video (Malawi Music Awards).[3][1]
Banda is known for her touching gospel music and has released a number of albums and DVDs, which are among the best-selling in Malawi.[4]
Background[edit]
Early life[edit]
Banda was born on November 22, 1969, in Blantyre as Ethel Timba Kambenje to Frone Timba, a kachasu brewer, and a banjo-playing father. She grew up in a Christian family and was exposed to music from a young age. She attended St. Columba Primary School and later went to St. Mary's Secondary School.[1]
Music career[edit]
Banda started her music career at the age of nine with the Kamwendo Brothers Band. She later joined the Ravers Band, Wepaz, Mitondo, and Sapitwa, becoming a star vocalist. She has also performed with her brother Jack Kamwendo's One Mega Band. Her father, the late Kamwendo Phiri, was a banjo player, and she used to sing with her brothers, who later formed the Kamwendo Brothers Band.[1]
Discography[edit]
Some of Ethel's popular songs include:[1]
- Amen!
- Ndiumboni
- Ndidzayimba
- Uthenga
- Watikondera
Accolades (achievements)[edit]
Banda has released several albums and DVDs, which are among the best-selling in Malawi. She has won numerous awards, including:[1]
- Best Female Gospel Artist (Malawi Music Awards)
- Best Gospel Album (Malawi Music Awards)
- Best Video (Malawi Music Awards)
Personal life[edit]
Ethel is married with three children.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g Banda, Albert (2014-01-10). "Ethel Kamwendo-Banda | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ Nankhonya, Jacob (2018-12-04). "Ethel Kamwendo-Banda magic | Nation Online". mwnation.com. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
- ^ https://allafrica.com/stories/200305280215.html
- ^ "Ethel Kamwendo Banda". Music In Africa. 2015-04-13. Retrieved 2024-05-24.
