Matamando

Biography
Matamando is a half Malawian half Zimbabwean gospel recording artist based in the UK. Born in 1982 in Blantyre to Isaac and Gloria Mkukupha. Matamando is a song writer, worship leader and vocal coach. Coming from a God loving musical family exposed her to Christian and gospel music at a very young age and she has been singing ever since. Over the last 20 years she has worked with different artists both in the UK and Malawi singing background for most prominent gospel singers such as Chrissie Kamthunzi, Dr Ethel Kamwendo, her older sister Rudo Chakwera...just to mention a few. She was also part of an opening act for Israel Houghton in the UK and has sang together with Faith Mussa, Noel Robinson, an international Gospel recording artist. In 2017, she released her debut EP titled 'It's Time'' which was an act of obedience to a God given instruction. The release proved to be a great success and opened new doors for her to minister at a variety of events in the UK. One of the tracks from the EP titled 'I Belong To You' became very popular and attracted the attention of various UK media organisations. Premier Gospel radio station made the song track of the week and Tru-Life Promotions featured it as the opening track on their gospel compilation album. Her music currently plays on the UK Gospel Radio stations and can be found on all digital platforms. She has currently been working on new music and on the 21st of November, she released her first Chichewa song ‘Siya Kudandaula’ which translates to Stop Worrying. This song is positive and comforting for anyone who is going through a tough time. The tropical African vibe offers the audience an experience of Africa as they listen. Matamando holds a double honours bachelor of Arts Degree in Advertising and Public Relations from Lincoln University and a BA in Marketing Management from Nottingham Trent University and enjoys being a wife to Daniel and mother of 3 wonderful children, Nathaniel, Charis and Abigail. She is also a lover of African fashion and loves to design her own outfits.

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