By Pemphero Mpho Musowa
Afro-Pop musician Dan Lu has sparked debate online with his upcoming song ‘Chakwera’, which features President Lazarus Chakwera.
Some believe the song could be a double entendre, with Dan Lu taking shots at the President as his name “Chakwera” in vernacular means something going up, a situation Malawians are experiencing as essentials skyrocket.
Others think this is a direct proclamation by Dan Lu joining the ruling Malawi Congress Party (MCP).
Interestingly, the musician has hinted he might ditch the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) as he used the popular social media phrase ‘Boma ndiloweli’ “Ndipo silikusitha” when commenting on his post.
Dan Lu, a staunch DPP supporter, has sung for them while in power and in opposition, tormenting Chakwera.
His hit songs include ‘Lozani Zanu’, an anthem during the 2019 tripartite elections and 2020 presidential rerun that saw Chakwera defeat DPP’s Peter Mutharika.
He also sang ‘Tulani’, referencing Chakwera’s campaign promise to resign after two years if he didn’t deliver.
Dan Lu faced criticism and lost fans when fully engaged in the DPP campaign, with some saying he shouldn’t participate.
Others pointed out that music is a conduit to change the socio-political and economic narrative.
