Undilembe To Be Released Soon
The word ‘Undilembere’ is a Chichewa word with a stem ‘lemba’ which means “write”. Writing as defined by Steven Roger author of History of Writing (2001), is the visual representation of established selection markings. Writing is more than just putting words on a paper. It is an art, a means of expression, a vent of emotions and it is a means of communicating to a wide audience where verbal means cannot reach.
Historically, writing developed independently in three different regions of the world: Middle East, China and Meso-America. Through natural evolution of language, culture, script, and necessity, these early traditions became the foundation for the modern written word (Steven, 2001). Writing has allowed for development and maintenance of large and complex societies, the formalization of both academic and practical learning and ability to exchange information. It can be said that writing is perhaps, the foremost among many fundamental social and technological advancements that have shaped our world
Nowadays, it is undeniable fact that our generation is facing a lot challenges different from our forefathers’. This may be due to high levels of modernization, and other contributing factors. Language! The sense of the use of language in such a manner as to impress the hearers and influence them for or against a certain course of action is what bands music industry in Malawi. Music plays a more important role in our life than just being a source of entertainment.
In his song, a Kasungu based upcoming artist, Sharif Phiri also known as Shafie, unveils the significance of writing in his new song to be released soon, “Undilembere”.
By listening to this song, one will be able to know that written word is arguably the powerful and most influential tool that humanity ever created. It traverses time and space, thus by reading materials that were written in a distant past or far lands, even time before our existence, we get to connect with the writer's thoughts, ideas and experience.
In an interview, Sharif said the song is meant to give hope and encouragement to people who long for something or people who desire various things in this life.
“In life, just make sure that you have a goal that you are actually working towards, put it into writing. It helps you align your focus and promote a sense of self-mastery,” he said.
Shafie is a singer who uses his skill set and talent to reach out to the society with a message of hope and love as well as peace. He started taking singing serious in 2017, and he was motivated by seeing artistic characters in the music industry and imagined if he could also fill the gap which was there.
“In as far as art is concerned, my favorite artist in Malawi is Purple C though he has been silent for a long time, and outside Malawi is James Arthur,” he said.
Some of the songs by Shafie include Mtendere, Tebulo ft Top tick, Duma, Because of you and Heal the world.