{{Short description|Malawian musician}} {{Infobox musical artist | name =Nesnes | image = | caption = | birth_name = Kelvin Khuzumba | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1988|11|15}} | birth_place = Thyolo, Malawi | genre = {{Ublist|Afro-soul|Afrobeat}} | occupation = Musician<br> songwriter <br>producer | years_active = 2006–present | spouse = | partner = }}
'''Kelvin Khuzumba''' popularly known as '''Nesnes''' is a Malawian rnb artist and songwriter.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Mandala |first=Patience |date=2016-12-07 |title=Nesnes sorry for not releasing album Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2016/12/07/nesnes-sorry-for-not-releasing-album/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name="nyasatimes.com">{{Cite web |date=2014-02-09 |title=Nesnes drops new song 'Iwe ndi Ine' Friday - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/nesnes-drops-new-song-iwe-ndi-ine-friday/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=MLOZI |first=HOWARD |date=2016-03-31 |title=Nesnes hopes for better times with second album {{!}} The Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/nesnes-hopes-for-better-times-with-second-album/,%20https://mwnation.com/nesnes-hopes-for-better-times-with-second-album/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |language=en-US}}</ref> He became popular after releasing songs such as ''Chidodo'' and ''It’s not fair'' in early 2010s which saw success in Malawi selling 60 copies in a single week. He featured Conel Chyoon and Lap T in the album which has songs like Chibwelele, Kadya Ubwelele, Sionse, Ndinjoye and Mundilanditse.<ref name=":0" /><ref name="nyasatimes.com" />
== Background ==
=== Early life and career === Khuzumba was born on November 15, 1988, in Thyolo, Malawi.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nesnes Profile and Discography {{!}} African Music Library |url=https://africanmusiclibrary.org//artist/Nesnes |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=africanmusiclibrary.org}}</ref> He was the fourth of six children, and his father died when he was young, leading to family disputes and his mother raising him alone. He started singing in church and at social events from a young age.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-01 |title=Nesnes |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/node/8570 |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}</ref> He began pursuing a music career in 2006 in Lilongwe but didn't gain recognition until 2013 when he signed with Prime Time Media and released the hit song "Chidodo". He went on to release several successful songs, including "Wabodza", "It's Not Fair", and "Wina Watenga".<ref>{{Cite web |last=MLOZI |first=HOWARD |date=2016-03-31 |title=Nesnes hopes for better times with second album {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/nesnes-hopes-for-better-times-with-second-album/,%20https://mwnation.com/nesnes-hopes-for-better-times-with-second-album/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2009, Khuzumba and his friends recorded their first and second songs at Toxic Records in Lilongwe which never received airplay. According to media, he recorded over 40 songs from 2009 to 2013 with only a few released.
He has collaborated with several artists such as Gwamba and Lucius Banda.<ref name=":0" /><ref>{{Cite web |last=Malenga |first=Bright |date=2016-12-31 |title=Nesnes, King Chambiecco in crossover show Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2016/12/31/nesnes-king-chambiecco-crossover-show/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2017-03-14 |title=Malawi24's Upclose: meet musician The Fame Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2017/03/14/malawi24s-upclose-meet-musician-fame/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-06-07 |title=First ever Malawi Achievers Awards – South Africa slated for July 9: Tay Grin, Fredokiss to perform alongside Zimbabwe's Buffalo Souljah - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/first-ever-malawi-achievers-awards-south-africa-slated-july-9-tay-grin-fredokiss-perform-alongside-zimbabwes-buffalo-souljah/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2015-04-01 |title=Nesnes |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/fr/node/8570 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Music In Africa |language=fr}}</ref>
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Nesnes}} Category:Living people Category:20th-century Malawian male singers Category:21st-century Malawian male singers Category:1988 births