President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed his concern and heartfelt sorrow over the continuous situation the country is going through, losing many dedicated people towards national development.
Chakwera said this through Minister of Local Government, Culture, and National Unity Richard Chimwendo Banda, who spoke on behalf of the President during the funeral ceremony of music icon, the late Lucius Banda, at Balaka Stadium in Balaka district.
Musician Lucius Banda died in South Africa on June 30, 2024, while receiving medical treatment.
Chimwendo Banda said Lucius Banda was a servant of Malawians who used music to fight for the freedom of poor people in the country.
“The country has lost a great son who has contributed a lot to national development through music and consultation on issues of national importance,” said Chimwendo Banda.
In addition to his contributions through music, he added that Lucius Banda contributed a lot towards the introduction of the National Youth Service, which the country is implementing.
The president, who consoled the bereaved family with K3 million, also promised to continue supporting the family of Lucius Banda, who until his death was a Presidential Advisor of Youth and Arts.
Secretary General for UTM Patricia Kaliyati concurred with President Chakwera, saying that the month of June this year has been a month of pain and sorrow for the nation, the Catholic Church, and the entire UTM family.
“We, as a nation, UTM, and the Catholic church, have lost a patriotic and activist who used his music talent to fight for poor people,” Kaliyati said.
Kaliyati further called on UTM members to follow in the footsteps of Banda in building the party with peace and unity.
Representing the Music Union of Malawi (MUM) and the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), Vitta Chirwa and Rev. Chimwemwe Mhango, Chairperson, said they will remember Lucius Banda as the most humble and lovely artist in Malawi.
“Lucius Banda was very accommodating to the extent that he allowed every artist, including upcoming musicians, to collaborate on some songs without complaining or making demands as others do,” he said.
He also said Banda contributed a lot towards COSOMA by uplifting the society through the royalties he was receiving.
Malawians from all walks of life, including musicians and politicians from all political parties, and different denominations, paid their last respects to the late Lucius Banda.
President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera has expressed his concern and heartfelt sorrow over the continuous situation the country is going through, losing many dedicated people towards national development.
Chakwera said this through Minister of Local Government, Culture, and National Unity Richard Chimwendo Banda, who spoke on behalf of the President during the funeral ceremony of music icon, the late Lucius Banda, at Balaka Stadium in Balaka district.
Musician Lucius Banda died in South Africa on June 30, 2024, while receiving medical treatment.
Chimwendo Banda said Lucius Banda was a servant of Malawians who used music to fight for the freedom of poor people in the country.
“The country has lost a great son who has contributed a lot to national development through music and consultation on issues of national importance,” said Chimwendo Banda.
In addition to his contributions through music, he added that Lucius Banda contributed a lot towards the introduction of the National Youth Service, which the country is implementing.
The president, who consoled the bereaved family with K3 million, also promised to continue supporting the family of Lucius Banda, who until his death was a Presidential Advisor of Youth and Arts.
Secretary General for UTM Patricia Kaliyati concurred with President Chakwera, saying that the month of June this year has been a month of pain and sorrow for the nation, the Catholic Church, and the entire UTM family.
“We, as a nation, UTM, and the Catholic church, have lost a patriotic and activist who used his music talent to fight for poor people,” Kaliyati said.
Kaliyati further called on UTM members to follow in the footsteps of Banda in building the party with peace and unity.
Representing the Music Union of Malawi (MUM) and the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), Vitta Chirwa and Rev. Chimwemwe Mhango, Chairperson, said they will remember Lucius Banda as the most humble and lovely artist in Malawi.
“Lucius Banda was very accommodating to the extent that he allowed every artist, including upcoming musicians, to collaborate on some songs without complaining or making demands as others do,” he said.
He also said Banda contributed a lot towards COSOMA by uplifting the society through the royalties he was receiving.
Malawians from all walks of life, including musicians and politicians from all political parties, and different denominations, paid their last respects to the late Lucius Banda.
