Alex welcomes the legendary Malawian artist Patience Namadingo, who shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to becoming a celebrated musician. The conversation delves into themes of excellence, personal growth, and the importance of pursuing one's passion. Namadingo recounts his early life, the challenges he faced in the music industry, and the pivotal moments that shaped his career. He emphasises the significance of happiness in achieving success and discusses how the evolution of technology and global influences have transformed the music scene in Malawi. Throughout the episode, listeners gain insight into Namadingo's creative process, his philosophy on life and music, and the profound impact of storytelling through art.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Pursuing Happiness Leads to Success: Patience Namadingo emphasises that true success comes from doing what makes you happy. When individuals engage in activities they love, such as music, they are more likely to excel and find fulfilment.

2. Adaptability in Music: The evolution of music over the years highlights the importance of adapting to changing trends and influences. Successful artists must recognise and respond to the demands of their audience while maintaining their authenticity.

3. Creating in Silence:  Patience Namadingo shares that creativity thrives in silence. The process of creating should be kept private until the work is complete, allowing for focused development without external distractions.

4. Life as Inspiration: Music can be inspired by various life experiences, and artists should feel free to express a wide range of themes. This openness allows for a richer connection with listeners, as different songs can resonate with diverse experiences.

5. The Importance of Authenticity: While it’s essential to adapt to current trends, maintaining a core message and authenticity is crucial. Artists should balance commercial appeal with personal expression to ensure their work remains true to their identity.

BEST MOMENTS

"I honestly think that in your journey, when you are walking through life, we succeed when we do things that make us happy."

 "I discovered to say, I can actually express myself and write about a lot of different things in the world."

"There is such thing as keeping your authenticity as an artist... But there is still a little bit of a core that even us as listeners can associate with."

"When a tree falls, there's so much noise. So when you are creating, you must create in silence."

"I have to balance it. I love doing music, but I've got some sidekicks where I do farming on the side."

ABOUT THE GUEST

Patience Namadingo is a Malawian international artist and singer songwriter. He was born on 28 May 1989, in a family of three children in Kapalamula Village, T/A Nsamala in Balaka district of Malawi.

In 2007, Namadingo released his debut album "Goseni." His second album, "Tili ndi Yesu," included the hit "Mtendere," becoming the top-selling gospel album in Malawi from 2010 to 2012. His song "Mapulani" reached a million views in five months.

In 2022, Namadingo and Giddess Chalamanda performed at the Spring Show in Cape Town, South Africa, gaining international attention for their mash-up "Liny Hoo." Namadingo has collaborated with artists like Grace Chinga Moffat and Lulu. In 2021, he participated in a competition in SADC countries, singing 9 songs in different African languages. He also raised funds for a 21-year-old music student with cancer and helped a woman and her twins receive medical care.

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YouTube

https://youtube.com/@namadingo?si=PF57TsvfQRKmL037

ABOUT THE HOST
Alex is a prize-winning chartered accountant with experience in financial markets from trading finance, capital hedging, structural foreign exchange, and interest rates to operational risk from the world’s top financial and advisory institutions including Deloitte, RBS, and JPMorgan Chase
Alex has been involved in property development programmes across different types since 2008, building and managing a portfolio that includes standard buy-to-lets, student accommodation and other houses in multiple occupancy (HMOs).
He specialises in raising finance, providing potential investors, investors, and joint venture partners with ad hoc (to their specific requirements), hands-free and hassle-free property investments solutions as well as coaching and mentoring
Alex aspires to share business and financial knowledge with upcoming entrepreneurs and experienced business minds to learn and master the concepts and mindsets required to succeed, stand-out, have the edge and make a difference.
Alex is also a keen traveller, cyclist, and photographer.

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