Why from Purple C to Purpose?
By Michael Martin//MALAWI
In an era where artistry and authenticity often clash, Purpose, formerly known as Purple C, has emerged as a rare voice of clarity, conviction, and creative reinvention.
Once crowned a pioneer of Malawian dancehall, Abert Muhango has traded stage hype for spiritual depth but without compromising the energy or excellence that earned him acclaim.
With a signature look yellow beanie, striped shirt, khakis and a gaze set toward deeper meaning, Muhango now stands firmly on a gospel platform.
“Jesus found me,” he explains with raw simplicity. “I gave my life to Christ, and that changed everything.”
Champion hit maker said his transition from secular stardom to faith-filled sound wasn’t sudden, but deeply personal a quiet storm of conviction shaped by purpose.
“I sing what I believe.”
That’s not just a statement. It’s a mission. From love songs dedicated to his wife to worship-infused rhythms, Muhango’s gospel isn’t bound to genre it’s defined by truth.
“I can release a full love album, and God would have no problem with it,” he says.
“As long as the message aligns with His truth, there’s room for both love and ministry in my music.”
Now based between Lilongwe, Malawi, and Lusaka, Zambia, Muhango is focused on family, work, and music.
His new EP, promised before year-end, features themes of love, joy, gratitude, and transformation with collaborations from like-minded artists.
“Most definitely, there will be live shows and surprises. But I won’t ruin it just yet,” he teases with a grin.
With international aspirations still in sight, Muhango speaks boldly about what Malawi’s music industry must do to compete globally: “Stop compromising on quality. Study the industry. Build real brands.”
He commends Malawian stations for their growing support but urges more airplay for local content. On COSOMA, the country’s copyright body, he’s hopeful but clear: “Modernize. Be transparent. Protect artists.”
Despite a multi-year hiatus, Muhango’s return is marked by spiritual urgency and creative momentum.
“Even better than before,” he says of his current output. “I was created to do this.”
When asked what message he’d leave if the world ended today, Muhango’s response is cryptic yet profound: “The manufacturer understands the product better.”
It’s a call to purpose a reminder that identity, direction, and destiny begin with the One who made us.
From club stages to church altars, Purple C’s metamorphosis into Abert Muhango isn’t just a rebrand. It’s a resurrection.
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