Vitumbiko Chisoni (born March 2, 2004), best known as Pop Young, is a Malawian Afro-Pop musician and songwriter.[1] In 2022, he won a Mzuzu Music Award as the best male artist of the year.[1] Chisoni's most popular songs include "Collect," "Mesa," "Sole," and "Story," among others that brought him popularity and recognition national wide.[2][3][4]
He is widely known for his unique fusion of Tumbuka, English and Chewa in his compositions. He was signed and managed by the Akometsi,[5] a company based in the capital of Malawi, Lilongwe.[6][7][8]
Background
Early life
Chisoni was born on March 2, 2004, in Mzimba District, in the city of Mzuzu. He is a Tumbuka by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.[1][9]
Music career
Chisoni entered in the music industry when he recorded his first song in 2016 titled "Ndikusowa" (I am missing you).[1] Since then, he had been sending some of his songs to different radio stations.[1] In 2021, he released a few videos that he launched in Mzuzu, alongside Piksy. His song titled "Story" got nominated as well as won a Mzuzu Music Awards. Chisoni sites Mikozi, Mafumu, Makosana, and Kelvin Sulugwe, among others for supporting and sponsoring his music[1][3]
