{{Short description|Malawian musician}} {{Infobox musical artist | name = Skeffa Chimoto | image = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1981|11|27}} | birth_place = Lilongwe, Malawi | genre = {{Ublist|Reggae|Afrobeat}} | occupation = Musician<br> songwriter <br>producer | years_active = 2003–present | spouse = Thandi Chimoto | partner = }}
'''Skeffa Chimoto''' is a Malawian musician and songwriter.<ref name=":0" /> His debut sophomore album "Nabola Moyo (as Iong as I am alive)" was well received and critically acclaimed, topping music charts all over Malawi.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mkweu |first=Justin |date=2016-05-25 |title=Skeffa responds to stroke reports Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2016/05/25/skeffa-responds-stroke-reports/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref>
His other album ‘Ndife Amodzi’ which had hits such as ‘Ndakusowa’, ‘Sungamchose’, title track ‘Ndife Amodzi’ and ‘Ulendo’ saw success in the Malawi music industry when he sold over 70,000 copies within a week.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-09-04 |title=Don't be jealous, empower one another — Skeffa - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/dont-jealous-empower-one-another-skeffa/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-01-31 |title=Skeffa releases gospel single: 'Chimwemwe Chanu Ambuye' - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/skeffa-releases-gospel-single-chimwemwe-chanu-ambuye/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> He has collaborated with various artists such as Dalisoul from Zambia, Billy Kaunda, Allelluya Band<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-11 |title=Skeffa Chimoto dates Balaka, to perform face to face with Alleluya Band - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/skeffa-chimoto-dates-balaka-perform-face-face-alleluya-band/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> and Katelele Ching'oma.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2023-02-03 |title=Israel Chatama's remake basking in over million views on YouTube Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2023/02/03/israel-chatamas-remake-basking-in-over-million-views-on-youtube/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-01-18 |title=I'm not a Satanist, Skeffa: Malawi musician hits at claims he worships the devil - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/im-not-a-satanist-skeffa-malawi-musician-hits-at-claims-he-worships-the-devil/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
He is also a civil servant and works for the Ministry of Health.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |last=Kamiyala |first=Kondwani |date=2014-01-04 |title=Skeffa's rise and rise {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/skeffas-rise-and-rise/,%20https://mwnation.com/skeffas-rise-and-rise/ |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2023-01-10 |title=Skeffa says he has zero interest in politics Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2023/01/10/skeffa-says-he-has-zero-interest-in-politics/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref>
== Background ==
=== Early life and career === Chimoto was born in 1981 in Nkhotakota, Malawi. He grew up in a family of eight and was named after his grandfather.<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2015-03-12 |title=Skeffa Chimoto |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/directory/skeffa-chimoto |access-date=2024-06-21 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref> He started his music career in 2003 as a keyboardist and vocalist for various bands, including Patience Band and Health Education Band. He later formed his own band, Real Sounds Band, and released several successful albums, including "Nabola Moyo" and "Ndife Amodzi". He is known for his energetic live performances and his music, which often focuses on love and unity.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-07-06 |title=Lulu, Namadingo and Skeffa to share stage for independence gig at BICC - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/lulu-namadingo-and-skeffa-to-share-stage-for-independence-gig-at-bicc/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref name=":1" /><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-09-20 |title=Skeffa Chimoto's 6th album 'Masophenya' a masterpiece - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/skeffa-chimotos-6th-album-masophenya-a-masterpiece/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Personal life == Chimoto is married to Thandi Chimoto and has a child with her. He is a Christian and often incorporates themes of faith and spirituality into his music.<ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />
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