Malawian Musician Dan Lu Faces Backlash Over Political Shift

Renowned Malawian musician Dan Lufani, popularly known as Dan Lu, has lost a staggering 12,000 followers on Facebook within just three days.

This dramatic decline follows the release of his latest song, which praises President Lazarus Chakwera’s transformative efforts in Malawi and predicts his victory in the 2025 elections [no source provided].

Dan Lu’s sudden shift in allegiance from the Democratic Progressive Party to the Malawi Congress Party seems to have alienated a substantial portion of his fanbase.

This is especially evident considering his previous song, ‘Lozani Zanu,’ was well-received for its pro-DPP stance. The massive exodus of followers suggests that Dan Lu’s fans are unhappy with his newfound support for Chakwera and the MCP.

As of Tuesday morning, Dan Lu’s Facebook page had dropped to 413,000 followers, down from 425,000 before the song’s release. This significant loss underscores the challenges artists face when navigating the complex intersection of politics and entertainment.