By Chisomo Phiri
US-based Malawian comedian Tannah Moyo, popularly known as ‘Tannah Mr. Broken English,’ has bought his mother a brand new car as part of celebrating Valentine’s Day, which falls on February 14 every year.
Posting on his Facebook page, the comedian said: “We celebrate love in the month of February, but this month reminds my Mum of her husband (Dad), who left on 14th February many years ago, which happens to be Valentine’s Day. This year, I thought of giving her a special early Valentine’s present , Congratulations to you, Mum . New driver in town, mudyera iyi Masten . It’s consumption.”
Valentine’s Day is the time of celebrating romantic love, friendship, and affection.
Its origins date back to ancient Christianity, honoring Saint Valentine, a martyr who defied Emperor Claudius II’s ban on marriage.
Over time, Valentine’s Day evolved, incorporating elements from the Roman festival of Lupercalia, which involved rituals and sacrifices for fertility and purification.
