By Chisomo Phiri
Wife of renowned musician Zeze Kingston, Dorothy,has been elected as the new president of the Film Association of Malawi (FAMA).
Kingston, popularly known as Cashie-Madam, won the election with 66 votes, defeating her opponent Flora Suya, a veteran filmmaker, who secured 15 votes.
The Vice president position has gone to Gilbert Moyo, who got 31 votes against Dickson Mandota’s 29 votes.
In an interview with journalists, Kingston, expressed excitement over her victory and pledged to promote the development of the film industry and support local filmmakers in the country.
She takes the mantle from Gift Sukez Sukali.
FAMA was established in the late 2011 with an ultimate goal of bringing together and coordinate persons and groups involved in the production and promotion of films in Malawi.
The Association has three structures namely: the General Assembly comprising the membership of the organization, the Executive comprises 10 positions derived from the core team responsible for the management of the organization and the board of trustees comprising five members.
