By Chisomo Phiri
One of the country’s leading car hire companies Diplomats Car Hire has on Wednesday handed over a brand new Nissan Patrol V8 to musician Tay Grin for his role in promoting the fight against albino abductions through the movie called ‘Misnomer’.
Misnomer is a Malawian movie that uses entertainment and art to promote the fight against abductions among persons with albinism.
The car handover ceremony took place at the company’s VVIP car show case room in Area 10,Lilongwe.
In an interview, the movie’s sponsorship Manager and event coordinator Temwani Jeffrey Luhanga said the event was organized with an aim of celebrating the sponsorship from Diplomats car hire to the movie in which Tay Grin is playing a vital role of promoting it.
“Tay Grin has committed to join this fight using his voice and brand in the movie after it premiered this weekend in Malawi,” said Luhanga.
On his part,Diplomats Car Hire Deputy Managing Director Mr. Mthalika hailed the people who have shot Misnomer movie for being in forefront in the fight against albino abductions in the country.
Said Mthalika :” We commend team Misnomer for prioritizing the fight for integrity, security and respect for people with albinism. It resonates very well with Diplomats core values which include integrity and respect.
“Entertainment especially film making is a powerful tool for social change . We saw what Sarafina did to the fight against Apartheid. We are thrilled to be a part of this movement. When Misnomer Crew approached us for assistance we were pleased to learn that all the actors in the movie committed themselves to the noble cause.”
In his short speech, Tay Grin thanked Diplomats car hire for the gift.
He encouraged people to watch Misnomer movie.
Violet a girl with albinism who presented persons with albinism at the event expressed her happiness to witness the occasion.
She said nowadays, it is hard for them to trust anyone including their relatives as they always live in fear .
Violet said she believes that the Misnomer movie will now be a powerful tool to use in the fight against abductions of people with albinism.
She then urged several people to support the movie.
Diplomats Car Hire is a home grown car rental business ; born and bred in Malawi and by Malawians.
The company was founded by Dr. Triephornia Mpinganjira.
Its vision is it to become the largest and most sought vehicle rental in Africa.
The company has a high class fleet of vehicles over 100 top of the range cars and brands.
