Tasila Mwale

TASILA MWALE started her professional music career after winning the inaugural Idols Zambia competition in February 2002. Her prize included a recording contract with Zambia’s number one record label, Mondo Music Corporation.
Her first song was via collaboration with Black Muntu (Zambia’s kings of Kalifunku) on a remake of Ubushimbe. The song became a Zambian hit and classic.
Her debut album Uchi, released in September 2002, was produced by the late Joe ‘The Ambassador’ Chibangu and featured writing from Joe, Saboi of Shatel, Leo and Mweembe of Black Muntu, Alubusu and Ballad Zulu. The album produced favourites like Kiwena Fela, Nalimudiga and the title track Uchi.
After the yearlong contract with Mondo Music, Tasila took a break from fulltime music to pursue her studies. She continued to be part of the industry, however, by lending her soulful vocals to hits by Ty2, Ruff Kid and Cq Muzukulu. She also showcased her writing skills by penning songs for Celtel Star Search winners Viola and T.R.
In March 2013, Tasila stepped back into the spotlight; releasing the hit single Ready for Love. It received generous airplay and became a top 10 song on the local music charts.
2014 saw the release of Tasila’s 10 track album called Malizu which won the prestigious Zambian Music Awards 2015 for Best Traditional Music album. The album is a re-imagining of traditional Zambian folk songs and is led by four singles Shekala ku Mutima, Ndafunafuna, Mulume Wankene & Amama(Emeli) whose videos are available on YouTube.
Nili Chabe Bwino is the title track of Tasila’s October 2020 album. Soulful vocals and thoughtful writing are showcased on a beautifully put together piece of art that boasts tracks like I Love You, So...Lelo and Ndiwe Mukazi.
2022 saw Tasila release two songs produced during her participation in the FABRIC-ated STORIES residency. Takulandilani and Nshingini are her best work yet.
Listen to and buy FABRIC-ated STORIES, Malizu and Nili Chabe Bwino on mvesesani.com and all your favourite streaming platforms.