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1 Background  



1.1  Early life  







2 Achievements  



2.1  UMP Awards[2]  





2.2  Malawi Hip Hop Awards  





2.3  MASO Awards  







3 Personal life  





4 References  














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Phyzix
Phyzix in 2018 performing at the Polytechnic College
Phyzix in 2018 performing at the Polytechnic College
Background information
Birth nameNoel Chikoleka
Born (1983-10-27) October 27, 1983 (age 40)
Area 25, Lilongwe, Malawi
Genres
  • Afro-soul
  • Afrobeat
  • Occupation(s)Musician
    songwriter
    producer
    Years active2000–present

    Noel Chikoleka (born 27 October 1983) better known by his stage name Phyzix, is a Malawian musician, rapper, songwriter and activist.[1][2][3] He gained national recognition in 2006 when he released the song titled "Cholapitsa" (boogeyman) which sold over 40, 000 copies national wide within a month and has released over 6 albums.[4][5] In 2020, he won a UMP Award in Best Hip Hop artist of the year.[2]

    Background

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    Early life

    [edit]
    Phyzix in 2018 advocating for Safe Schools and Workplaces for Girls and Women

    Chikoleka on 22 October, 1989 in Area 12, Lilongwe, Malawi. He later moved to Area 25 in Lilongwe to purse his career.[6] Chikoleka's major breakthrough came in 2006 after releasing his single titled "Cholapitsa" (The Boogeyman) to which he later shot the music video of it that toped charts in Malawi.[5][7]

    In 2008, Chikoleka came up with his own entertainment company labelled “It's Only Entertainment” (IOE).[5]

    In 2009, he released his debut album titled "The Lone Ranger LP" which had successful singles such as "Gamba", "Abwana" “Jessie”, and "Usodzi".

    Chikoleka has won several Malawi Hip Hop Awards such as Artist of the Year (Male), Song of the Year (Makofi) and Album of the Year (Gamba Season).

    Phyzix in 2019 at a meeting representing NBS Bank as Marketing Manager

    In 2020, he also won a UMP Awards in Best Hip Hop Act and Album of the Year (Gamba Season). Other awards include the 2021 MASO Awards for the Best Album (Flaws) as well as the Best Collabo 2022 (Legends). In 2020, his song titled “Follow” was amonmg the Top 10 songs on BBC Radio.[8][9]

    Other names that Chikoleka is known with include Gamba, Phyzo, Captain Bae, Man Phyzo, and Don Gamba.[5][10][11]

    Achievements

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    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2020 Himself Best Hip Hop Act Won[12]
    2020 Gamba Season - Phyzix Album of the Year Won[13]
    2020 Himself Male Artist of the Year Nominated[14]
    2020 ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi Song of the Year Nominated[15]
    2020 ‘Follow’ – Phyzix ft. Eli Njuchi Music Video of the Year Nominated[16]

    Malawi Hip Hop Awards

    [edit]
    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2020 Himself Artist of the Year (Male) Won
    2020 Makofi (Fists) Song of the Year Won
    2020 Gamba Season Album of the Year Won
    [edit]
    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2021 Flaws Best Album Won
    2022 Legends Best Collabo 2022 Won

    Personal life

    [edit]

    Chikoleka is married to Rutha and the couple was reported welcoming a baby.[17]

    References

    [edit]
    1. ^ Sundu, Yvonnie (2020-10-29). "Phyzix dominates Hip-Hop awards nominations list | Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-04-11.
  • ^ a b c "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "Phyzix takes hip-hop to aMapiano: Releasing new hit 'Blesser Friday - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-11-10. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ Contributor* (2022-03-02). "Phyzix ropes in urban's finest on new single "Legends" Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  • ^ a b c d "Phyzix now ready for international stage: Bags 7 nominations in Malawi Hip-Hop Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2020-10-30. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ Bengo, Cyrus (2020-09-26). "Pray for me my soul is in danger – Phyzix Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2016-05-13). "Phyzix still coming stronger: refuses to be a lukewarm BA Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  • ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2022-02-18). "Phyzix exhumes a Dinosaur Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "Malawi music is booming – Phyzix - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2022-07-15. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ Mughogho, Lyonike (2018-01-17). "Phyzix comes clean on fight with Fredokiss Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "Phyzix takes his 'Flaws' to SA, UK and US - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2021-05-02. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ "UMP Awards in Malawi 2020: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2020-12-21. Retrieved 2024-04-12.
  • ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2017-06-12). "Phyzix and Ruth now parents Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-04-12.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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