Eli Njuchi

Chifuniro Steven Magalasi (born July 23, 2001), best professionally known as Eli Njuchi, is a Malawian singer, songwriter, rapper, and dancer. In 2018, he won a UMP Award in Best New Act. In 2019, he won another UMP award as the best male of the year.

Magalasi has made several collaborations with different artists such as the gospel rapper, 'Suffix' and AK in the remix of his song titled 'Illuminati'.

Background

Early life Magalasi was born on July 23, 2001, in Lilongwe. He was born in a family of six children where he is the third born. He is a distant relative of the late Malawian dancehall star 'Mafunyeta', whose real name was Patrick Magalasi.

Music career Magalasi started his music career in primary school when he began rapping under the name "Stevovo" along with his close friend Veda. He recorded his first track in 2015 titled “never leave you”.

Later on, he formed a music group called 'Njuchi Muzik Group', also known as 'Njuchi StingDem'. The group has 3 artists including Chizmo and Coctiz. 2018 Himself Best New Act 2018 Toast ft Eli Njuchi – ‘Hakuna Matata’ Collaboration of the Year 2025 Cifu Best Album of the Year