ARTIST OF THE WEEK

Personal Information

• Birth Name: Mabuchi Emmanuel Griffin Mwale
• Why the Name “BUCCI”? My teammates encouraged me to use it since it’s part of my real name. I just spiced it up.
• Date of Birth: November 4, 1993
• Highest Academic Qualification: Diploma in Business Management
• Current Location: Blantyre
• Favorite Food: Rice, Peas & Chicken
• Record Label: Ndefeyo Entertainment
• Favorite Color: White
• Relationship Status: Taken
• Apart from Music, What Else Do You Do? I work for Ndefeyo Entertainment in the advertisement department.

Musical Journey

• What Inspired You to Join the Music Industry? Growing up, I was fascinated by how my big brother, Nathan Tunes, imitated artists like Sisqo, Omarion, Usher, and Diddy. He looked and sounded so cool that I was drawn into the industry.
• Who Is Your Best Friend in Music? Charley (Bunja) lol
• First Professional Song? “Like This” (gospel) with Aykay and Keim under a crew called BBM Clique.
• First Professional Producer? PRO PEE
• Best Producer You’ve Worked With? KEIM
• Favorite Radio DJ? Nathan Tunes
• Favorite Urban Music Program on Radio? Made on Monday
• Best Local TV Host? Black Jack
• Favorite Local Urban Artist? Nepman
• Favorite International Urban Artist? Drake

Your View on Urban Music in Malawi

• Which City Dominates the Urban Music Scene, Lilongwe or Blantyre? Lilongwe
• Who Is Currently Leading in Local Urban Rap? Martse
• Is Beef Music Beneficial or Harmful to the Industry? It’s both healthy and harmful. Beef excites the industry, but it can also damage artists who fail to handle it well, especially when they lose their composure.
• Being Signed to Both Ndefeyo Entertainment and Classmates—Is It a Conflict? Not at all. It adds value to an artist and creates more business opportunities, depending on contract agreements. The chances of success are doubled.

Memorable Moments & Challenges

• Most Embarrassing Moment as an Artist? Performing at an event where only six people showed up—two of whom I came with! Lol.
• Most Memorable Moments in Your Career?
  • Launching my mixtape at a venue many doubted I could fill. It turned out to be packed, proving the skeptics wrong.
  • Being chosen by Theo Thomson to unveil him at his album launch, ahead of major artists like Tay Grin and Dare Devils. That moment made me feel truly honored.
• What Needs to Be Done to Promote Urban Music in Malawi?
  • Malawi needs to appreciate genuine talent for what it is.
  • The government should play a role in supporting and promoting local music.

Other Talents & Personal Life

• **Any Other Talents Apart from Singing?