Based : Malawi

Lulu and Mathumela Band is a Malawian act led by Lawrence Khwisa, widely known as Lulu, one of Malawi’s best-known contemporary R&B and Afro-pop voices. The current HDS page describes him as a renowned Malawian R&B pioneer and former member of Lucius Banda’s Zembani Band, while music-platform profiles confirm Lulu and Mathumela Band as an active Malawi-based artist project.

Rather than framing the act only through older biography wording, I’d position Lulu and Mathumela Band as an established live and recording project with a strong presence in Malawian popular music. Their official YouTube and streaming profiles show a continuing release run, including songs such as “Ndilibe,” “Udzindimvera,” “One More Time,” and the 2026 single “Ndizampeza.”

The group’s appeal lies in its combination of smooth vocals, melodic songwriting and accessible Afro-pop/R&B sensibility, making it a strong fit for festivals, concerts, corporate functions and large public celebrations looking for a recognisable Malawian live act. This version also updates the page so it feels current, rather than anchored only to older career references.