Dalisoul "Mwana wa mu Komboni" born Madaliso Phiri, grew up in Mtendere compound, alongside his 9 siblings, just a stone’s throw away from Africa Directions (AD). Dalisoul was interested in music from a young age, first performing in his church choir. However, it was the staff at AD who first discovered and tapped his talent as a musician. AD held regular talent search competitions where local youth came to perform and Dalisoul was among these aspiring artists. He credits his performance skills to AD. Not only did they expose him to crowds at a tender age, building his confidence, but they also taught him how to capture and captivate an audience by developing a strong stage presence incorporating elements of dance and theatre.