Organisers of Mafunyeta Memorial Show have assured Malawians that this year’s event slated for August 17 at Memorial Tower in Lilongwe will be more fun.
The free show budgeted at K11 million will be held under the theme, “We are in this together”.
Organising committee chairperson Steve Mphonda said they want to feature activities that will engage the audience such as offering services to the youth during the show.
He said: “Last year’s show was lively, but this year, we want it to be more lively as we plan to invite stakeholders and service providers to provide various services such as health services or any other services to the youth.
“We also intend to bring other interesting activities such as raffle draws and competitions so that people should win prizes while enjoying the show.”
Mphonda said this year’s theme resonates with socio-economic, political, mental, and physical challenges the youth are going through.
He added that they plan to have artists from across the country to perform at the show.
“Mostly, we have artists from Lilongwe, but this year, [we will have] more from outside the city because this show is not only for people in Lilongwe, but for all Malawians. We are currently working on whether we can also have international artists,” he said.
He has since called on Malawians to patronise the show in their large numbers as they have done before.
Lilongwe resident Pearson M’modzi said he is looking forward to a more exciting show this year.
“I really enjoyed the show last year and I am looking forward to seeing a much bigger show this year. I would like to also see new talent and better organisation,” he said.
Real name Patrick Magalasi, Mafunyeta, passed away on August 11 2013. He is known for songs such as Kangobwera, Come again, Ndimakondwa and Mkazi wati chani.
