Towela

Towela
Towela Kaira in 2024
Born
Towela Kaira

(1993-12-09) 9 December 1993 (age 32)
Lusaka, Zambia
Occupations
  • Singer
  • Songwriter
  • Performer
Years active2019–present
Children1
Relatives

Towela Kaira (/təˈwɛləˈkaɪrə/ tə-WEL-ə-KY-rə; born 9 December 1993) is a Zambian singer, songwriter, and performer, professionally known mononymously as Towela. Her music spans Afro-fusion, R&B, and pop. She has also appeared in the television series Mungoma, portraying the character Chichi, and has received the Kwacha Music Award for Best Female Artist.

Kaira debuted professionally in 2019 with her single "Gold." She signed with Nexus Music Entertainment in 2020, releasing singles including "No Drama," "Delay," and "Lover." She has collaborated with other Zambian artists, including her brothers Macky 2 and Chef 187. Her career was profiled on the BBC's This Is Africa in 2025, where she discussed her artistic identity and social challenges.

Discography

Albums

List of studio albums, with selected information
Title Year Notes
Open Your Eyes 2022 Debut studio album

Singles

List of singles, with selected details
Title Year Notes
"Gold" 2019 Debut single
"One Day" (feat. Yo Maps) 2019 Collaboration single
"Bon Appetit" (feat. Chef 187) 2019 Featured collaboration
"Delay" (feat. Macky 2) 2020 Featured collaboration
"Lover" 2021 Music video released
"No Drama" 2021
"Dance to This" 2021
"Sticky" 2024
"Amina" 2024
"Zingati" (feat. BLOOD KID yvok, Xaven & Majoos) 2024 Featured collaboration
"Love or Lifestyle" 2025
"Love or Lifestyle (Remix)" 2025 Remix version
"Pye Pye" 2025
"Nakuyewa" (feat. Jae Cash) 2025 Featured collaboration

References

  1. 1 2 "BBC World Service - This Is Africa, Zambia Ku Chalo: Part three". BBC. Retrieved 28 July 2025.
  2. ↑ pickwap (22 February 2023). "Towela Kaira – Baby | Pickwap Music". Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  3. ↑ Morgan (7 September 2021). "Towela || Biography". Zambianmusicpromos. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  4. ↑ "Towela Kaira - Baby Mp3 Download - Zambianplay". zambianplay.com. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  5. 1 2 Mwakamui, Namwaka (14 August 2021). "TOWELA KAIRA TAKES THE ZAMBIAN MUSIC SCENE BY STORM". The Global Zambian Magazine. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  6. ↑ "Towela Kaira Biography, Music Career, Family, Relationships and Net Worth". Mdundo. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  7. ↑ "Towela Kaira Lyrics, Biography and Albums | AfrikaLyrics". Afrika Lyrics. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  8. ↑ Chileshe, Musonda (13 January 2020). "TOWELA KAIRA BLOWS WITH 'DELAY'". Lusaka Star. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "Macky 2, Chef 187 & Towela Kaira Thrill Zambia with First-ever Joint Performance ⚜ Latest music news online". mdundo.com. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  10. ↑ "Towela Kaira Biography". Zambia Profiles. Retrieved 24 July 2025.
  11. ↑ "Towela Kaira | Zambia". Afrocharts. Retrieved 24 July 2025.