Joy Nathu

Joy Nathu is a Malawian radio DJ, producer, broadcaster and presenter. He won his first UMP Award in 2016 as the DJ of the year. In 2017 and 2018, Nathu also won the same awards and category. He won Radio DJ and Personality of the Year in 2019.

Nathu has also won 2 of Nyasa Music Awards for Best Radio DJ in 2017 and 2018. In 2022, Nathu won the Maso Award as the DJ of the year. He has worked with various other radio presenters such as, Priscilla Kayira, Anne Kadammanja and Juliet Royo.

Background Nathu was born on 7 September 1985, in Blantyre.

Education Nathu obtained his Bachelors Degree of Journalism from the Blantyre International University in 2018. He attended the Malawi Institute of Journalism where he graduated with a Diploma in Journalism.

In December 2024, Joy Nathu won 3 awards at MBC Entertainers of The Year Awards. He won Radio Personality of Year (Male), DJ of the Year and his 'Made On Monday' radio show won Best Radio Programme.

In December 2024 Joy Nathu was appointed as Brand Ambassador for Premier Bet alongside musician ELi Njuchi.

Achievements

UMP Awards Source: 2016 Himself Best Radio DJ 2017 Himself Best Radio DJ 2018 Himself Best Radio DJ 2019 Himself Best Radio DJ Nyasa Music Awards 2017 Himself Best Radio DJ 2018 Himself Best Radio DJ Maso Awards Source: 2022 Himself DJ of the year Personal life Nathu is married and lives in Blantyre, the city in which he was born and raised.