{{Short description|Malawian secular musician}} {{Use dmy dates|date=September 2025}}
{{Infobox musical artist | name = Giboh Pearson | image = | caption = | birth_name = Gift Pearson | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|8|29}} | birth_place = Phalombe District, Malaŵi | origin = Phalombe, Malaŵi | genre = Afrobeat, Amapiano, Local Malawian music | occupation = Musician, songwriter | instrument = Vocals | years_active = 2015–present | label = Phalombe Muzik | associated_acts = Joseph Nkasa, Nepman, Wikise | website = }}
'''Giboh Pearson''' (born 29 August 1997) is a Malawian local musician and songwriter. He is known for his Afrobeat and amapiano-inspired sound and is among the leading young artists from Phalombe District.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Msukwa |first=Manson |date=2024-12-24 |title='Adzamwa’: Pearson’s musical medicine for those suffering from success envy Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2024/12/24/adzamwa-pearsons-musical-medicine-for-those-suffering-from-success-envy/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In 2024, he won a Maso award in the title ''best local sound of the year''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Msukwa |first=Manson |date=2024-12-29 |title=Crispy and Jaki, making waves at the MASO Awards Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2024/12/29/crispy-and-jaki-making-waves-at-the-maso-awards/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-GB}}</ref> He gained recognition with hits such as ''Ndizakukwatira'', ''Budget'', and ''Wandilakwira'', and is the founder of the Phalombe Muzik Band.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Nzangaya |first=Archangel |date=2025-09-09 |title=Bwede, Gibo set Mangochi ablaze at NBM championship launch Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2025/09/09/bwede-gibo-set-mangochi-ablaze-at-nbm-championship-launch/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Career == Pearson began recording music in the mid-2010s and built a following through local performances and online music platforms. His breakout track ''Wandilakwira'' earned radio play across Malawi, and subsequent singles established him as a versatile local artist.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Malawi24 |date=2022-10-23 |title=Gibo Pearson emerges with “ Izathera Ma penalty” Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2022/10/23/gibo-pearson-emerges-with-izathera-ma-penalty/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In 2022, he released the single ''Ndizakukwatira'', which became one of his most streamed tracks. He has collaborated with artists such as Joseph Nkasa on the amapiano track ''Go Konko''.
Pearson launched the Phalombe Muzik Band in Migowi as a way of promoting live performance and inspiring the local music industry.<ref name=":0" />
== Community work == Outside music, Pearson has been involved in youth empowerment initiatives. He has organized sports and music activities in Phalombe aimed at inspiring young people and keeping them engaged.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magalasi |first=Chikondi |date=2025-01-12 |title=Gibo Pearson urges youths to refrain from drug, substance abuse Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2025/01/12/gibo-pearson-urges-youths-to-refrain-from-drug-substance-abuse/ |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-GB}}</ref>
In 2023, he survived flash floods in southern Malawi, an incident that was widely reported in regional media.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kachere |first=Thomas |title=Mango tree saves top Malawian musician and his neighbours from death in floods |url=https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/mango-tree-saves-top-malawian-musician-and-his-neighbours-from-death-in-floods-20230317 |access-date=2025-09-30 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Discography ==
=== Selected singles === * ''Wandilakwira'' (2020) * ''Ndizakukwatira'' (2022) * ''Budget'' (2022) * ''Go Konko'' (feat. Joseph Nkasa, 2022) * ''Galu Ndine'' (2024)
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Category:Malawian musicians Category:Afrobeat musicians Category:Amapiano musicians Category:1997 births Category:People from Phalombe District Category:Living people