In Malawi, Muslim artists are abandoning traditional rhythms and are turning to modern genres like R&B and hip-hop. The change of tune has helped the Islamic musicians attract larger audiences.

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Among the artists who have taken the country’s Islamic song industry by storm are Ishmael Katawala, Ahmed Pilo and Ishmael Mtenje. Mtenje’s popularity is owed to his hit R&B tune ‘Ka Hijab’ – which is ...