Afunika was Born and raised in Chingola in 1985, Frank Chirwa aka Afunika’s character, image and charisma is brought out in his music dubbed, “New Version of Kalindula”.
Currently Afunika has three albums to his name. Malinso is his first
album then Wounded Buffalo and the most recent one Chimusebo.
He set off his music career close to five years ago under the shadows of Danger Zone studios which at the time, was being popularised by Baska Baska as main producer. It was the same time that Dandy Krazy made a serious impact on the musical scene with the “ Not Guilty” début album.
Afunika, Chikowise, B-Nell, MackyII and other artistes on the Danger Zone label were still finding fame ground. Interestingly for Afunika, his real test of fame began to be noticed when he released, “ Malinso,” single which later developed into a full album that captured the attention of radio stations
In most his works ,Afunika has collaborate with some of Zambia’s greats in the music business. Afunika has performed extensively all over Zambia and
internationally. His unique stage performance and sizzling dancing
queens has become one of his trademarks with his audiences.
Afunika set off his music career close to Six years ago under the shadows of Danger Zone studios which at the time, was being popularised by Baska Baska as main producer. It was the same time that Dandy Krazy made a serious impact on the musical scene with the “ Not Guilty” début album