Biriwiri is a Malawian Hip-Hop duo made up of Kabuzi (Khumbo Munthali) and Zizwa (Ken Limwame). The duo met in their primary school days but after going to different schools they met again at Chancellor College, a constituent college of University of Malawi where they formed Biriwiri. A year after they finished their degree programs, they released their first album titled Chipata Chopapatiza (2006) which catapulted them to the fore of Malawian Hip-Hop scene. The album contained popular hits Daily Daily, Ndikumbukira Agogo and Mudzionetsetsa.

 

Biriwiri draws its influence and inspiration from African oral literature, Malawian music heritage and American rap and Hip-Hop music - which Kabuzi and Zizwa grew up listening to. Their brand of Hip-Hop is notable for its strict adherence to the use of vernacular language as a medium of delivery for their rap lyrics. Furthermore they tackle themes that are socially pertinent, familiar and readily identifiable as Malawian and African. Even though Biriwiri’s music is urban oriented, it is permeated by elements of traditional African forms of rhythm and style.  In the end, their music also attracts, and is palatable to, adult and rural ears which are conventionally regarded as peripheral audience to Hip-Hop.

 

Biriwiri is currently working on its ambitious second album titled Umayitha which will be released in winter 2008.

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