MISA Malawi mourns veteran broadcaster Everess Kayanula

By Chisomo Phiri

MISA Malawi says it is deeply saddened by the death of retired Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) broadcaster Everess Kayanula.

Everess Kayanula

Kayanula died on Friday, July 5, 2024 in Blantyre.

In a condolence message, MISA Malawi Chairperson Golden Matonga says late Kayanula will be remembered for her penchant for quality production and presentation in broadcasting.

Reads the condolence message in part:”Kayanula mentored many broadcasters that have gone through MBC.

“She was an inspiration to many.

“Our condolences go to Everess Kayanula’s family, colleagues at MBC and the entire media fraternity.

“May her soul rest in eternal peace.”

For many years, Kayanula worked for the Malawi’s only public broadcaster where she held many leadership positions including Controller of Research.

She was one of the popular voices on MBC Radio 1 in the 1990s and early 2000s.

Legendary programmes that Kayanula presented include
‘Tiimbire Chauta’, ‘Saturday Spirituals’, ‘Kulinga Mawa’ and ‘Nkhani m’Chichewa’.