About Robert Fumulani
Lived 1948 – 1998 (aged 49–50). Robert Fumulani was a Malawian singer.
Robert Fumulani (1948 – 1998) was a Malawian musician, nightclub owner, and businessman. He led the Likhubula River Dance Band, known for its Afroma ("Afro-Malawi") funk rock reggae fusion.
Biography Fumulani has been described as "one of Malawi's most popular bandleaders of the late 1980s and 1990s", and as "the blessed father of our national music". He was part of a generation of male singers whose lyrics were about life, but devoid of political content. In the 1980s he was a three-time winner of Malawi's "Entertainer of the Year" award.
His earnings from music went towards a number of business enterprises, including the Chileka nightclub, Likhubula Entertainment Centre.
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Who was Robert Fumulani?
Malawian musician
When was Robert Fumulani born?
Robert Fumulani was born in 1948.
When did Robert Fumulani die?
Robert Fumulani died in 1998.
What was Robert Fumulani's occupation?
Robert Fumulani was a singer.
What nationality was Robert Fumulani?
Robert Fumulani was Malawian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Robert Fumulani. https://biography.guide/robert-fumulani/
MLA: "Robert Fumulani." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/robert-fumulani/.
Chicago: "Robert Fumulani." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/robert-fumulani/.
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