Molto Zambia has easily become one of my top artists lately, and his appeal goes far beyond ‘Heartbreak‘. Iβve followed his journey from the Abel Black era to now, and I still remember the first time I heard him. I genuinely thought he was Malawian because of how effortlessly he flows in Chichewa. That level of linguistic command is rare, and it immediately set him apart.
What makes Molto stand out is his originality. His sound, his package, and even his personality feel intentional and rooted. Heβs not trying to fit into trends; heβs building something distinct. Thatβs why I believe he has the potential to become one of Zambiaβs strongest musical exports.
Thereβs a common belief here that vernacular music canβt cross borders, but that mindset is limiting. Weβve already seen artists like Mumba Yachi prove that authenticity travels. Even Chef 187 has taken the local language to bigger platforms. The issue isnβt language, itβs how the art is packaged and delivered.
Molto is a perfect example of this. His music resonates beyond Zambia to the point where audiences in Malawi even claim him. Thatβs not confusion, thatβs impact.
If you take time to explore his catalogue, youβll start to understand why his artistry connects across borders.
By Mwimbu Mulendema
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