By Durell Namasani
Former Vice President of Zambia, Dr Nevers Sekwila Mumba today went to visit the grave of the Late Iconic Malawi Singer Wambali Mkandawire. Dr Mumba laid a wreath on Wambali’s tombstone at the singers final resting place in Area 18 cemetery in Lilongwe.
Dr Mumba, is currently in Malawi as a Guest at Nick Chakwera’s Religion and Politics book launch today. Speaking to reporters Dr Mumba described Wambali as a friend and brother in Christ and that his gift of music extended beyond Malawi as he was famous even in Zambia.
“Wambali was a great music icon and for that reason, I thought of paying him respect,” Mumba said
Wambali Mkandawire died from Covid on 31 January 2021, at age 68. Vitumbiko Mumba, who was the late Mkandawire’s manager thanked the former Zambian vice president for the gesture, saying his visit shows that Wambali was a friend to many.
