Performance history
Lake of Stars
Part of Ishan Cyapital’s live-performance history in Malawi.
From Balaka, Malawi · Based in Rwanda
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Reggae, dancehall and afro-fusion shaped by home, movement and the people along the way. AWOL II — African Way of Life II, out now.
The artist
From Balaka
outward.
Ishan Cyapital is a Malawian artist born in Balaka and currently based in Rwanda. Making music since 2007, he moves between reggae, dancehall and afro-fusion, drawing on personal experience and the places that shape his journey.
His live history includes appearances at Lake of Stars. In 2026, he made an unexpected performance at Rompa’s Reggae Shack at Reggae Land UK.
OriginBalaka, Malawi
BasedRwanda
Making musicSince 2007
The latest album
African Way
of Life II.
Twelve tracks. One continuing story. Featuring “Started”, “No Nomo”, “Weh U Deh” and “Move On Dem”.
01Started
02Rain in Julyfeat. Teebz
03Ku Runner Dancehall
04Way Home
05Dreamingfeat. Michael Mountain
06Cocolilicofeat. Leslie
07No Nomofeat. Blasto & Chizmo Sting
08Monalisa
09Weh U Deh
10Be Alrightfeat. Kim of Diamonds
11Move On Dem
12Legacyfeat. Issabel King
Live & press
Stages, moments
& coverage.
2026 · UK
Reggae Land
An unexpected performance at Rompa’s Reggae Shack during Reggae Land UK 2026.
Press
The Nation
Recent coverage of Ishan Cyapital in Malawi’s The Nation newspaper.
Contact & booking
Bring the music
to your stage.
For performance bookings, collaborations and media enquiries, connect through Ishan’s official channels.