★ HOW OLD IS UPILE CHISALA?
Upile Chisala is 32 years old, born January 1, 1994 in MW · Capricorn.
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About
Upile Chisala turned Instagram poetry into a platform for processing displacement, racism, and mental health. Born in Malawi in 1994, she self-published *Soft Magic* while navigating post-college precarity, then signed with Andrews McMeel Publishing after her 2017 collection *Nectar* gained traction. A Capricorn with life-path 7, she now mentors writers in Johannesburg through Khala Series.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Upile Chisala is a Malawian poet and storyteller born in 1994 in south-east Malawi. She grew up in Zomba and began writing poetry at thirteen. At seventeen, she moved to the United States to study sociology, Women's Studies, and Law & Society at New Mexico State University, graduating in 2015. She wrote poetry throughout college to process experiences with racism, then self-published her debut collection *Soft Magic* while job-searching. She later pursued a Master's of Science in African studies at Oxford. In 2017, Chisala published *Nectar*, exploring depression and family relationships. The collection's success led to a book deal with Andrews McMeel Publishing, which republished her first two collections and later released her third, *A Fire Like You*. She founded Khala Series, a mentorship program for writers in Johannesburg. As a poet, Chisala performs live, publishes collections, and engages on social platforms. A Capricorn, her life-path number 7 aligns with introspective, analytical pursuits.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Chisala grew up in Zomba, Malawi, and began writing poetry at age thirteen. At seventeen, she relocated to the United States to attend New Mexico State University, where she majored in sociology with minors in Women's Studies and Law & Society. She wrote poetry in college to process experiences with racism and feelings of not belonging. After graduating in 2015, she struggled to find steady employment while continuing to write. She self-published *Soft Magic*, her first collection, during this period.
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Trivia
- Chisala prefers the term 'storyteller' over 'poet'.
- She is recognized as an Instapoet and belongs to Malawi's third generation of writers.
- She has won Forbes Africa's 30 Under 30.
- She began writing poetry at thirteen but didn't pursue it seriously until college.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Seeker
Analytical and private. Upile Chisala release rarely but deeply, and tend to reward fans with unusual artistic depth rather than constant output.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 7 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Upile Chisala?
- Upile Chisala is 32 years old (born January 1, 1994).
- When is Upile Chisala's birthday?
- Upile Chisala was born on January 1, 1994.
- What is Upile Chisala's zodiac sign?
- Upile Chisala is a Capricorn, born January 1, 1994.
- What is Upile Chisala's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Upile Chisala was born in 1994, the year of the Wood Dog.
- Where is Upile Chisala from?
- Upile Chisala is from MW.
- What does Upile Chisala do?
- Upile Chisala is a writer.
- Is Upile Chisala still alive?
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