2026 entertainment opens up

After a slow start to the year, artists and event organisers are back from the post-festive break as the entertainment scene starts to pick up with activities lined up for February. The month of January is traditionally a quiet one following the festive rush, with artists and fans taking time to recover from a packed December menu. However, February promises to have brought new energy with musicians and event organisers rolling out their first activities of the year.

One of the highlights is the Love and Vibes show scheduled for February 14 at Sunbird Mount Soche in Blantyre which is expected to bring together people to celebrate Valentine’s Day with live music performances. In an interview, event organiser Edson Kawalala said the music concert organised by Classic Events and DJ Kenny Entertainment is about bringing people together as they unwind and celebrate love. “This is for everyone who is ready to celebrate.

The performing artists are confirmed and attendees should expect a massive night of love,” he said. The lineup will feature musician Namadingo, Teddy Makadi, Mazani, Loiso and Saint Realest in addition to other activities. “The event will also feature other activities that will see patrons win various prizes on the day,” said Kawalala.

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For musician Teddy Makadi, the January slowdown offered him a necessary pause as he was in the studio in preparation for the month of love, February. “January was about starting the year on a good note with studio work as we prepared for February to give fans something to look out for,” he said For concert and music fans such as Blessings Mlera see the return of live performances as a good development as it has given them something to look forward to after the post-festive slowdown. “January was too quiet.

Now that artists are back with shows and new music in February, we have something to look forward to, “ she said. Meanwhile, musician Hope Cizzle is set to release his Extended Playlist on February 13. Beyond Valentine’s events, February will also see Onesimus headline his own show on February 28 at the Bingu International Convention Centre in Lilongwe.

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