The band's initial purpose was to provide entertainment for prisoners and staff, but it soon gained popularity and began performing at public events and festivals.
The band's project titled I Have No Everything Here, which was recorded in the prison in January was nominated for the Best World Music Album in 2015.
The band's leader is a prison officer who oversees the group's activities and performances.
[1] The Malawi Prison Band has achieved significant success, both locally and internationally.
Additionally, members often face difficulties in balancing their music careers with their prison sentences and rehabilitation programs.