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Lily Banda

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I’m Lily Banda, an entertainment creative based in Malawi, working across film, television, voice-over, and live performance.

About

I’m Lily Banda, an entertainment creative based in Malawi, working across film, television, voice-over, and live performance.

Beyond screen work, I’m a performing artist and writer—headlining at major events .I also work in media through radio and TV presentation and production, and I’ve built experience as a creative consultant for youth-focused programming . I’m passionate about storytelling.

  • 2 years' experience
  • Joined October 2026

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • Chichewa; Chewa; NyanjaFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Education
  • Retail

Work experience· 4 roles

Voice actor · MAMA K SUPA TEAM 4 (Triggerfish Animation)Mar 2021 – Apr 2021 · 2 mos

Provided voice work for the animated series *Supa Team 4*, created by Malenga Mulendema.

Actor / Songwriter (featured soundtrack work) · The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind (Potboiler Productions)Sep 2017 – Dec 2017 · 4 mos

Played Annie Kamkwamba in the real-life adaptation of Malawian inventor and engineer William Kamkwamba, directed by Chiwetel Ejiofor. Also wrote two films soundtracks with composer Antonio Pinto, and sang one of the featured songs.

Consultant & Radio Presenter · Girl Effect - LilongweSep 2016 – Sep 2017 · 1 yr 1 mo

Consulted and hosted radio content for Girl Effect, focusing on adolescent girls and creative brand work for the Zathu brand. Responsibilities included writing scripts for radio programming, hosting radio and live shows, curating music, collaborating with marketing, and co-writing songs, plus developing engaging social media content aligned with brand guidelines.

Radio Presenter · Beyond FM - LilongweJan 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

Education

Fundamentals of acting technique, voice, movement and acting · THE LIR - DUBLIN ACTORS ENSEMBLE2021
Theatre training (Theatre Roots, Directing, Acting, Stage, Costumes, Dramaturgy, Lights, Sound) · THEATRE KONSTANZ2012

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