By Chisomo Phiri
Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi has urged artists in the country to occupy their rightful place so that they help Malawi domesticate her vision 2063 through music and drama.
He was speaking on Tuesday during an engagement meeting with musicians and artists at Amaryllis Hotel in Blantyre.
“As a former artist myself, I know the passion and dedication that goes into perfecting your craft. Thank you for having me, and I look forward to continuing our conversation on how we can support the arts and promote our culture,”Usi said.
On his part, one of the artists Overton Chimombo praised the Vice President and expressed their commitment to contributing to the country’s development.
Chimombo also mentioned that they took the opportunity to ask the Vice President to advance the tabling of the National Arts and Heritage Council (NAHEC) Bill in parliament to improve the welfare of artists in the country.
Other artists attended the engagement meeting include Ruth Simika aka Mayi Asikono of Tikuferanji, Guides Chalamanda, Mlaka Maliro, Poet Deus Sandram (Bwande), Keturah, Piksy, Tuno, Nepman and many more.
After the meeting, the Vice President proceeded to Chileka International Airport to recieve the remains of fallen music icon Lucius Banda who died on Sunday in South Africa where he was undergoing kidney treatment.
