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{{Infobox musical artist

| name = Hilda Ulola

| birth_name =

| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1995|02|14}}

| birth_place = [[Phalombe]], [[Malawi]]

| death_date =

| genre = {{Ublist|[[Afrobeat]]|Afro Pop|[[RnB]]}}

| occupation = Musician<br> songwriter

| years_active = 2009–present

| spouse =

| partner =

}}

'''Hilda Ulola''' (born 14 February 1995) professionally known as '''Hilco''', is a [[Malawian]] Afro-Pop singer, songwriter and [[philanthropist]].<ref name=":1">{{Cite web |last=MLOZI |first=HOWARD |date=2017-07-20 |title=Hilco makes impressive musical inroads {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/hilco-makes-impressive-musical-inroads/,%20https://mwnation.com/hilco-makes-impressive-musical-inroads/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2017, she was nominated in the category "Best Afro Pop Artist of the Year" and "Best Female Artist of the Year" in 2018 in the [[Nyasa Music Awards]].<ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=MLOZI |first=HOWARD |date=2017-04-06 |title=Nyasa Music Awards announces nominees {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/nyasa-music-awards-announces-nominees/,%20https://mwnation.com/nyasa-music-awards-announces-nominees/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2019, she was nominated as "Best Female Artist of the Year" in the [[UMP Awards]].<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |date=2019-12-15 |title=Malawi: 2019 UMP Awards announce winners |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/malawi-2019-ump-awards-announce-winners |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Music In Africa |language=en}}</ref>

She has been involved in several charity projects, including supporting education for underprivileged children.<ref name=":1" />

==Background==

===Early life===

Ulola was born on 14 February 1995, in [[Blantyre]], Malawi's commercial city, in a family of six children. She attended her primary education in Blantyre as well as her secondary school at Blantyre Girls Secondary School. She developed a passion for music at a young age and started performing in school choirs and talent shows.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2017-06-21 |title=Hilco Ulolo to release new single Chibea - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/hilco-ulolo-release-new-single-chibea/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

===Musical career===

Ulola started her music career in 2015, releasing her debut single "Ekizakitile." She gained popularity with her subsequent releases, including "Chekecheke (I swear)," "Ndalema (I am tired)," and "Khofotabo (Comfortable)."<ref>{{Cite web |date=2016-10-04 |title=Malawian new female songbird 'Hilco' to release 'Touch and Go' music video - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/malawian-new-female-songbird-hilco-release-touch-go-music-video/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref><nowiki>https://allafrica.com/stories/202008260526.html</nowiki></ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-08-28 |title=Hilco announces new single 'Ndakondwa': To be released Sept 3 - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/hilco-announces-new-single-ndakondwa-to-be-released-sept-3/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref> In 2016, she was signed to Alex Entertainment, which helped her produce more music and collaborate with other artists.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malowa |first=Jarson |date=2015-05-26 |title=Blantyre songbird aims for the big time {{!}} Nation Online |url=https://mwnation.com/blantyre-songbird-aims-for-the-big-time/,%20https://mwnation.com/blantyre-songbird-aims-for-the-big-time/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=mwnation.com |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-01-03 |title=Invest in Malawi music, says Hilco Ulolo - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi |url=https://www.nyasatimes.com/invest-malawi-music-says-hilco-ulolo/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=www.nyasatimes.com |language=en-GB}}</ref>

Ulola has released several successful singles, including "Wanga (Mine)" featuring Saint, "Usanapite (Before you go)" featuring [[Dan Lu]], and "Undikwatile (Marry me)." Her music genre is a fusion of [[Afrobeat]], [[RnB]], and [[Pop (genre)|Pop]].<ref name=":0" />

==Accolades==

Ulola has been nominated for several awards, including the [[Malawi Music Awards]], Nyasa Music Awards, [[UMP Awards]] and the African Music Awards. She has won awards for Best Female Artist and Best Newcomer in the Malawi music industry.

===[[Nyasa Music Awards]]===

Source:<ref name=":2" />

{{Awards table}}

|-

|2017

|Herself

|Best Afro Pop Artist of the Year

|{{nominated}}

|-

|2018

|Herself

|Best Female Artist of the Year

|{{nominated}}

|-

{{end}}

===[[UMP Awards]]===

Source:<ref name=":3" />

{{Awards table}}

|-

|2019

|Herself

|Best Female Artist of the Year

|{{nominated}}

|-

{{end}}

==Personal life==

It was rumored that Ulola was dating artist Saint and Young D, but the artist denied the accusations.<ref name="auto">{{Cite web |last=Mughogho |first=Lyonike |date=2019-01-16 |title=I'm not pregnant with Saint's baby – Hilco Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2019/01/16/im-not-pregnant-with-saints-baby-hilco/ |access-date=2024-02-19 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Mandala |first=Patience |date=2017-02-01 |title=Hilco denies dating Young D Malawi 24 {{!}} Latest News from Malawi |url=https://malawi24.com/2017/02/01/hilco-denies-dating-young-d/ |access-date=2024-06-19 |website=Malawi 24 |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References==

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