# Pop Young

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**Vitumbiko Chisoni** (born March 2, 2004), best known as **Pop Young***,* is a [Malawian](/source/Malawian) Afro-Pop singer and songwriter.[1] In 2022, he won a Mzuzu Music Award as the best male artist of the year.[1] Chisoni's most popular songs include "Collect," "Mesa," "Sole," and "Story," among others that brought him popularity and recognition national wide.[2][3][4]

He is widely known for his unique fusion of [Tumbuka](/source/Tumbuka_language), [English](/source/English_language) and [Chewa](/source/Chewa_language) in his compositions. He was signed and managed by the Akometsi,[5] a company based in the capital of Malawi, [Lilongwe](/source/Lilongwe).[6][7][8]

## Background

### Early life

Chisoni was born on March 2, 2004, in [Mzimba District](/source/Mzimba_District), in the city of [Mzuzu](/source/Mzuzu). He is a [Tumbuka](/source/Tumbuka_people) by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Mzuzu as well as his secondary school education.[1][9]

### Music career

Chisoni entered in the music industry when he recorded his first song in 2016 titled "Ndikusowa" (I am missing you).[1] Since then, he had been sending some of his songs to different radio stations.[1] In 2021, he released a few videos that he launched in Mzuzu, alongside [Piksy](/source/Piksy). His song titled "Story" got nominated as well as won a Mzuzu Music Awards. Chisoni sites Mikozi, Mafumu, Makosana, and Kelvin Sulugwe, among others for supporting and sponsoring his music[1][3]

## Achievements

### Mzuzu Music Awards ([Mpoto Awards](/source/Mpoto_Awards))

Source:[1]

|- |2022 |Himself | Best Artist of the Year | |- |2022 |Sole | Best Music Video of Year 2022 |

### [Maso Awards](/source/Maso_Awards)

Source:[10]

|- |2023 |Himself | Best Artist of the Year |

### [MBC Awards](/source/Malawi_Broadcasting_Corporation)

Source:[10]

|- |2023 |Himself | Best Artist of the Year |

## See also

- [Music of Malawi](/source/Music_of_Malawi)
- [Sangie](/source/Sangie)

## References

1. ["Pop Young enters the music scene with delight, promises a thrilling 2023 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/pop-young-enters-the-music-scene-with-delight-promises-a-thrilling-2023/). *www.nyasatimes.com*. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Phiri, Chisomo (2023-04-11). ["Pop Young drops new song' Sole' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2023/04/11/pop-young-drops-new-song-sole/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Lubanzi, Khumalo (2023-11-30). ["Pop Young creates history with over 1 Million streams on Spotify"](https://newsinvasion24.com/pop-young-creates-history-with-over-1-million-streams-on-spotify/). *News Invasion 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-12-24). ["Saint, Pop Young lights up All White Party in Lilongwe Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2023/12/24/saint-pop-young-lights-up-all-white-party-in-lilongwe/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-04-26). ["Pop Young is Back! Releasing New Single 'Patricia' Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2024/04/26/pop-young-is-back-releasing-new-single-patricia/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Phiri, Chisomo (2023-02-09). ["Pop Young reflects on his "Collect" video shooting experience in Tanzania Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2023/02/09/pop-young-reflects-on-his-collect-video-shooting-experience-in-tanzania/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Nzangaya, Archangel (2024-03-17). ["Like Makhadzi: Akometsi takes down Pop Young's music videos on YouTube Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi"](https://malawi24.com/2024/03/17/like-makhadzi-akometsi-takes-down-pop-youngs-music-videos-on-youtube/). *Malawi 24*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. ["Akometsi to open 2024 with Kale featuring Pop Young, Qaso, Deebo, Diego - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/akometsi-to-open-2024-with-kale-featuring-pop-young-qaso-deebo-diego-2/). *www.nyasatimes.com*. 2024-01-15. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. ["Pop Young impresses with Collect Music Video - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi"](https://www.nyasatimes.com/pop-young-impresses-with-collect-music-video/). *www.nyasatimes.com*. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

1. Voice, Malawi (2024-01-28). ["Cosoma awards Akometsi Entertainment in the One Million Mark in Royalties"](https://www.malawivoice.com/2024/01/28/cosoma-awards-akometsi-entertainment-in-the-one-million-mark-in-royalties/). *Malawi Voice*. Retrieved 2024-05-11.

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