Maskal (singer)
# Maskal (singer)

Maskal, born Masiye Kalso Kasaru on November 20, 1985, is a Malawian Afro-R&B singer from Ntcheu. His most popular song is "Udalire". He was nominated in two categories at the Malawian Music Awards (MMA) 2011 – "Best Male" and "Best R&B". He won Best Male Vocal for the MMA 2011.

## Career

### Early career

He has a diploma in Information Systems from Polytecnic and worked as an IT officer for the Blantyre Malaria Project.

### Music career

He wrote his first song in February 2001. He made his debut on Young Kay's songs, "Utawaleza", "Photobook", and "Mamvelamvela". He was picked up by music promoter Nde'feyo Entertainment.

Since launching his career he has collaborated on songs like "Malawi Goodlife" with Lucius Banda, Black Missionaries, Young Kay and Tigris. He released his first album "Nthawi" in 2010. He has performed at many local concerts and shows. He was the fourth Malawian to perform at Big Brother Africa show.

In 2012, he released two hit singles "Zili ndi iwe, and "Usatope" for the second album "Umunthu" which also included the hit songs such as "Umamva bwanji", and "Umpeze wina". In 2013 he released another hit single The Way You are in the UK.

## Discography

* Nthawi – 2010
   * Track list:
      * Udalire (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Kuwala Kwako Feat' Young Kay (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, F. Kaphuka) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Ndimakukonda (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Ndamasulidwa (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      * Wa CV Feat' Piksy (G. Pasanje, M. Pasanje, M. Kasaru, E. Zangazanga) – produced by The Daredevilz
      * Ndiwe Wanga (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Chikondi Sindalama feat. Biriwiri (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, K. Munthali, K. Limwame) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Mtima Wako (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Nthawi (S. Kandoje, M. Kasaru) – produced by Sonyezo Kandoje
      * Just To Say Hi (S. Beatz, M. Kasaru) – produced by Sannie Beatz
      * Hey (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      * Superman (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Kuwala Kwako remix feat. Young Kay, Third Eye, BarryOne & Cyclone(P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru, F. Kaphuka, M. Mwanza, B. Mkorongo, P. Mkorongo) – produced by Percy Manyozo
* Umunthu – November 2012
   * Track list:
      * Chikondi (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Umamva Bwanji? (Y. Nkhwazi, M. Kasaru) – produced by Yesaya Nkhwazi
      * Linga Langa (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Sindinazolowele (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite
      * Zili Ndi Iwe (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Umpeze Wina (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Wampeza (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Kudzagwa Mvula (Y. Nkhwazi, M. Kasaru) – produced by Yesaya Nkhwazi
      * Usatope (P. Manyozo, M. Kasaru) – produced by Percy Manyozo
      * Akanapanda Kudziwa (B. Nkata, M. Kasaru) – produced by God's Favorite

Singles

      * - The way You are (Sonny Music productions UK, M.kasaru)- Produced by Sonny
      * - Gwiritsa(OBK, M.Kasaru) - Produced by OBK Records
      * - Mnyumba mwanga ( OBK, M. Kasaru, ) - Produced by OBK Records

## Awards and nominations

* Malawian Music Award 2011 – Winner – "Best Male Vocal"
* Malawian Music Award 2011 – Nominee – "Best Male R&B"
