‘Glory to God’: Actor Mabedi returns to Malawi after  successful surgery in India

Veteran actor Eric Mabedi popularly known as Jakobo returned home on Thursday from India where he underwent a successful kidney transplant.

Mabedi speaking to people who welcomed him at the airport

Mabedi, popularly known as ‘Jakobo’ left the country for India in November with the help from the Ministry of Health and Population.

The actor underwent a successful kidney transplant on December 8, 2018.

“I am grateful for the support I have been receiving here from Malawians who are led by the Malawian High Commissioner to India George Mkondiwa,” said Mabedi.

The actor has battled with diabetes since 1996 and he has been living on insulin self-injection treatment ever since.

It was only recently that doctors at Mwaiwathu Hospital recommended a transplant after noting his kidney could no longer function effectively.

After he sounded an SOS to raise funds for his travel to India, government through the MoH stepped in to help the revered actor by shouldering all his travel expenses, including that of his guardian and donor.

Mabedi is one of the founding members of  Kwathu Drama Group and he is also president of the National Theatre Association of Malawi (Ntam).

Recently, President Peter Mutharika appointed him Copyright Society of Malawi (Cosoma) board chair.

The comedian has been very influential to Malawian entertainment sector and his acting life dates back to early 1990s.

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Winstone Mwamtobe
Winstone Mwamtobe
5 years ago

Glory be to God

Thyolo Thava boy
5 years ago

Indeed Glory to Jesus Christ

Mphondo Zagadabuka
Mphondo Zagadabuka
5 years ago

Tiyamike Mulungu

CESSPOOL SIMALOTO
CESSPOOL SIMALOTO
5 years ago

May the Grace be with this humble actor look to God His people will avail themselves in your hour of need glide with God as you live

CHOKA SATANA
5 years ago

THE HAND OF GOD !!

Flora Chawinga
Flora Chawinga
5 years ago

Glory to God

POOR MAN FEEL IT
5 years ago
Reply to  Flora Chawinga

CHAUTA ALEMEKEZE NDITHU AMEN ZABWINO ZONSE MR MABEDI TINAKUSOWA PA ZAMASEWELA

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