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Fredokiss

Born
Fredo Penjani Kamlepo Kalua

(1986-03-28) March 28, 1986 (age 38)
Other names
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • rapper
  • dancer
Years active2002–present
Works
Children2
AwardsFull list
Musical career
Genres
InstrumentVocals
Labels

Fredo Penjani Kamlepo Kalua (born March 28, 1986), best known as Fredokiss, is a Malawian rapper and songwriter.[1] In 2020, he was nominated in UMP Award in Best Hip Hop Act and his music video "Dadada" won Music Video of the Year.[2][3] In 2017, he won three categories namely, Artist of the Year, Best rapper and Best Live Act.[3]

Kalua was born on March 28, 1986, in Lilongwe and raised in Blantyre. His home village is Mzimba and he is a Tumbuka by tribe. He completed his primary schooling in Blantyre as well as his secondary school education.[4][5][6]

Sources:[3][7][8][9]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2020 Dadada Best Music Video of Year Won
2020 Himself Best Music Video of Year 2020 Nominated
2020 Himself Humanitarian Award Won
2019 Ndagoma – Fredokiss ft Bucci and AK Music Video of the Year Won
2018 Himself Artist of the Year Nominated
2018 Gwamba ft Fredokiss – Nthawi Zanji Collaboration of the Year Nominated
2018 Himself Best Hip Hop Artist/Group Nominated
2018 Himself Best Live Act Nominated
2017 Himself Artist of the Year Won
2017 Himself Best Rap/Hip Hop Artist Won
2017 Himself Best Live Act Won
2016 Himself Best Hiphop Artist Won