Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma laid to rest as Malawi grieves death of veteran broadcaster to Covid

January 9, 2021 Owen Khamula - Nyasa Times 22 Comments

Veteran broadcaster and legendary musician Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma has been laid to rest this afternoon after she succumbed to Covid-19 in the morning.

Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma: The diva

Tributes keep on coming for the versatile broadcaster who inspired many young broadcasters.

She has been laid to rest at Chinsapo in Lilongwe.

Media Institute of Southern Africa (Misa) Malawi Chapte and Minister of Information Gospel Kadzako led journalists in the country in mourning for Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma, known for her excellent news reading on Zodiak Broadcasting Station (ZBS)where she worked as head of women and children desk.

Chidzanja Nkhoma made her name while working for taxpayer-funded Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).

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22 replies on “Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma laid to rest as Malawi grieves death of veteran broadcaster to Covid”

      1. Saints I just wanted to understand the word ” Veteran ” was late Nankhoma once in the Army? Or in military wing of police? I just want to know. She was once a mentor to my mum, before my mum left Trutones at Mount Soche with John Longwe to become a chichiri Queen.?

    3. You are better off being quiet and saying nothing rather than talk rubbish rhethoric devoid of history or knowledge of the person.. Disgusting Phuma Kachilima.
      You are simply a political sellout!! Maria ‘s death ( MHSRIP) has absolutely nothing to do with politics!!! Shame on you

  3. It’s high time we have a heroes acre. This thing of burying Icon and true legends in chisapo must stop . During campaign our politicians make lots of promises but once in power and getting intoxicated with our taxes they forget. Let’s have one national one and at district level for those that may want to sleep in their home district. We need history Maria was a giant. She deserved a mini state funeral You can’t compare her with reef ruffs masquerading as politicians. Misonkho apenga nayo kale kuyidya.

    1. I think Chinsapo was her home village and that’s why she was laid to rest there near her ancestors. Iwe umafuna akaikidwe ku Area 18 ngati madobadoba omanga ma manshoni ntauni oopa coffin kukafikira pamtengo kapena nyumba yodinda yamaudzu kumudzi.
      Stop despising areas where people come from. True Chinsapo Township is a slum associated with poor people but there are also high ranking govt officials including retired vice presidents, judges, directors, MPs, professors, doctors, etc including rich business people who sometimed decide to be buried there so who are to say anybody buried at Chinsapo is not given last befitting home? Fotseki

  4. This is very shocking! I liked the way she was reading news at ZBS. This is a great loss to the Nation at large. I lament her death greatly.

  6. Mama Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma, may your soul rest in everlasting peace.

    You were a true daughter and the pride of Malawi, an enchanting voice of our country, and you inspired many of us, while growing up in the 80s, to be confident in speaking English.

    The 120 Show on MBC Radio for example, including the numerous songs with MBC Band and the Chichiri Queens, your great work at Zodiak Radio, including the theatre and all the other outstanding work you have done, are just a few examples of the remarkable and exceptional qualities you had.

    Mama Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma, you were indisputably a Star.

    You ‘serenaded’ us with your golden voice through your music and eloquent news reading on the radio.

    Surely, you will be missed so dearly, and Malawi has undoubtedly lost a legend.

    Lala ngoxolo a Nankhoma.

    3. Kuyankhula kwa bwanji uku? Tiyeni tilire maliro. You may focus on her past but get surprised that she is with the Lord.

  9. Rest in God’s Eternal peace Mama. You were my role model when I was growing up. Reading English news bulletin on MBC radio 1 made me aspire to be a journalist though I ended up doing something else. Lord have Mercy on your people. The country has lost

  10. Ulesi mtolankhani. Is this all about Maria Chidzanja Nkhoma. When writing about celebrities do research and bring out more information so those that didn’t know about the person should learn. Not impressive story.

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