Che Nkope moves to Times TV, Mbonela quits MIJ

March 23, 2015 Maurice Nkawihe- Nyasa Times 37 Comments

Nancy vs Che Nkope comic-maker Nicolas Mbonela has resigned from Malawi Institute of Journalism (MIJ) radio with his comic series now on television.

Mbonela: Che Nkope now on Times TV
Mbonela: Che Nkope now on Times TV

Mbonela, who was, until his resignation Head of Programmes at MIJ Radio, told Nyasa Times he has secured a contract for the comics to be aired on Times television.

”We are on pilot phase, for a month now, but so far there is a [positive] feedback,” Mbonela said.

Mbonela disclosed he resigned from MIJ two weeks ago to prioritize on his studies. He is doing his bachelor’s degree at the Polytechnic of the University of Malawi.

”Nancy vs Che Nkope is a trademark I created and now people have a chance to enjoy their favourite comics on television.”

Mbonela said he opted for the name Che Nkope in honour of his late father.

”Che Nkope is a village in Mangochi district and that’s where my late father hailed. I decided to adopt the name for my comics in his honour.”

Mbonela joined MIJ in 2011.

Last year he successfully underwent a medical treatment at Milpark Hospital in South Africa after being
diagnosed with Carcinogenic shock, a condition in which the heart fails to pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs.

Aside the comics, Mbonela also known as Nthumwi Nikodemo is a musician and was part of now defunct music duo, Atumwi which he used to perform with Piksy.

 

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37 replies on “Che Nkope moves to Times TV, Mbonela quits MIJ”

  1. LYK HIM SO MUCH,HOPE HE WILL BRING SOME NEW TECHNICS IN HIS CREATIVITY.
    Koma nanga programme ya Zili pati?….nde saipanga redirect ku Times ko?Ndi yabwinonso kwambiri.

  3. Che Nkpe in its original creativity can only be succesful on radio. Unless you turn it into muppets, probably it would be funny. Something like Cookie Monstter on Sesame street. Or else you may run it more like King of the Hill or The Simpsons animated series. Otherwise, I bet it wont work this way. But I loved it on radio to bits.

  5. Kodi che nkope ndi nthumwi, ine ndimadabwa kuti unasiyilanji kuyimba – ndimangoti imeneyi ndi network unapita nayo. Wakumbukira one love? Good that you are well and kicking

  6. Have watched it but I don’t understand why you show a lady in a mini skirt.is this not abusing women?

  10. Mbonela is a good material for radio, he is very bad at stage shows, saw him in Lilongwe at Alakatuli function at Kamuzu Insititute for Youth, he was not impressive and was very boring and irrelevant. those wo attended the show will agree with me. the show was called Bwalo La Alakatuli organised by Matindi FM. The guys irrelevant.

  21. I’m far away from home but I have got some folks who send me some clips here & there. The only thing that has made me happy is that you had a successful treatment cos I just read it in Nyasatimes the time you went to RSA but I didn’t know how it went there. Big up!

  23. Didn’t you know kuti Zodiak inamizidwa mmatope a DPP. Zodiak inasiya ku bheba chifukwa ndi Supporter wa DPP. Remember May 2014 elections?

  24. I totally agree with the observations made by Chimphamba Nedi. I have also watched Che Nkope on Times TV. The ideas are good. Really good. BUT, should be blended with actions and not just seeing a lady who at times seem not to be speaking at all! Find something convincing otherwise this will soon become boring!! Wakutsina khutu ndi m’nasi!! You are very creative but something is lacking somewhere somehow. Work on that one. Not just a lady who is doing something contrary to what we are hearing. I don’t know how you will do that but am sure there is room for improvement. Thanks to Nyasatimes that we have been able to advise you.

  25. Koma this Nancy Nkope series is boring and not funny at all. The words pronounced and the lip movement do not match at all. Boring picture keep it on radio basi

  27. We welcome u che nkope. Critics shall always be there. When we criticize u get it on a positive way coz we are your audience. Each day n each criticizim is there to direct you other wise we feel che nkope maka kaja ka nase koti wapeza mzungu, i like the hint that amuna akumalawi kulera amachita kugwilitsa ntchito mankhwala kkkk azungu amangoyiwerenga eti….. Ndakumvani man. Iwe ndi dhill we need more moral lessons in your clips. Welcome to a tv audience

  31. Che Nkope! The comedies on Times TV are great for a start. Pictures, however, that show an unknown lady for Nancy moving up and down might become boring with time. I hope with time too, the clips shall much your body reactions in the car or at the Saloon. Otherwise, they will just be as good as listen to the radio. I have followed them sometimes. For how long?

  33. Wachita bwino. Ambiri ku MIJ analandira nawo ma K50,000 ku Sanjika in order to castigate JB. Nde mmalo motukuka palibe chomwe akuchitapo. Welcome to Time TV, imeneyo ndiye dhilu osati zina zija za DPP monga MIJ, JOY, ZODIAK, MBC.

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