With the launch of the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database, Malawi has emerged as a trailblazer in leveraging digital technology to preserve its intangible cultural heritage and sharing this rich legacy with the world.
The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) was one of the first national radio stations in Africa to digitise its deteriorating reel-to-reel tapes. This initiative safeguarded an invaluable archive that was on the brink of being lost and has been followed by similar digitisation projects across the continent, including in Ghana, Kenya, and Rwanda. Continuing this tradition of innovation, Malawi broke new ground in October 2024 with the launch of the Malawi Folktales and Folksongs Database.
