(1987-07-26) July 26, 1987 (age 36) Mangochi, Malawi
Genres
Afrobeat
Occupation(s)
Musician songwriter
Years active
2000–present
Musical artist
Dan Lufani (born July 1, 1987), best known as Dan Lu, and sometimes written as Dan Lufan, is a Malawian Afro-pop singer and songwriter.[1][2][3] In 2011, he was awarded as best Afro pop artist of the year in Malawi Music Awards. In 2016, he was nominated in best R&B/Afro-pop Act along with other artists such as Theo Thomson and Kell Kay.[4][5]
In 2023, Lufani's single Imfa (death) surpassed over K15 million (Malawian Kwacha) in one week.[1] Lufani has recorded four albums namely Khaze (cousin), Shupie, So What and No Size.[6] Lufani has collaborated with different artists in Africa such K-Millan from Zambia, Dizzy Don from Zimbabwe, Kcee from Nigeria, Nameless from Kenya and Bongani Fassie, the son of the late Blenda Fassie from South Africa.[7][8][9][10][11]
^ abNzangaya, Archangel (2023-10-19). "'Imfa' has made me K15m in one week, says Dan Lu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"Dan Lu set to launch 'sweet banana' in South Africa - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-05-26. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"Zani, Dan Lu, Tay Grin dominate nominations in Nyasa Music Awards - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2017-04-08. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^Dumbula, Joseph (2016-10-09). "2016 UMP Awards: Nominees line up complete: Tay Grin and Gwamba bag four nominations Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"Dan Lu | HDS Entertainment". hdsentertainment.co.za. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"'So what' artist Dan Lu announces engagement plans - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2015-07-12. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^"Malawian Star Set to Break Into Nigerian Music Scene". allAfrica.com. 2015-10-09. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^Mughogho, Lyonike (2017-08-08). "Revealed: South African artist recorded with Dan Lu, Kcee before his death Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^SENSE |, WE TALK (2022-12-07). "NEW KID ON THE BLOCK! Malawian artist Dan Lufani roots for Ugandan audience with music tour". ONLINE. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
^Seleme, Rae (2021-10-14). "Simphiwe Ngema scores a feature with a Malawian artist". The South African. Retrieved 2024-03-19.
DanLufani (born July 1, 1987), best known as Dan Lu, and sometimes written as Dan Lufan, is a Malawian Afro-pop singer and songwriter. In 2011, he was...
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