Update: Following his earlier album announcement, Malawian artist Saint Realest officially released his 15-track project titled "Saintrified" on October 5, according to Apple Music listings. Track data shows the release features collaborations with fellow Malawian artist Eli Njuchi on the song "Something Different", alongside acts such as Bensoul and Pressure Busspipe.
In pageant news, preparations for Miss Teen Universe Malawi representative Leonorah Cooke are advancing ahead of an international competition in Cambodia, according to Nation Online. A public campaign to raise K10 million for her travel costs was unsuccessful. However, national director Lorraine Kljajic stated she will personally cover the outstanding ticket expenses, while corporate sponsors like Good Hope Pharmaceuticals contributed K1 million to support the trip, the publication reports. Cooke will undergo training in South Africa before her scheduled arrival in Cambodia on October 19.
Meanwhile, South African religious leader Pastor Khumbo Joram of Holy Nation Church has confirmed his attendance at Prophet Hara's upcoming book launch in Lilongwe, Nyasa Times reports. According to the publication, the event is scheduled for October 14 at the Pearl Convention Centre.