Celebrating a Legend: Pemphero Mphande to Produce Documentary on Giddes Chalamanda

 Renowned social media personality Pemphero Mphande has unveiled plans to produce a documentary celebrating the life and legacy of Malawian music icon Giddes Chalamanda. This exciting project aims to showcase Chalamanda's remarkable six-decade career, highlighting his contributions to the Malawi music industry and featuring some of his most popular songs, including "Akazi ndimawaya" and "Che Mmeli".

Mphande shared the news on Wednesday, also providing a welcome update on Chalamanda's health following his recent hospitalization. Thankfully, the 94-year-old musician is recovering well and demonstrating signs of improvement.¹ ² Production on the documentary is set to commence once Chalamanda has fully recovered.

To bring this project to life, Mphande has extended an invitation to potential sponsors and directors to collaborate. Art enthusiast Emmanuel Maliro has already expressed his support for the initiative, emphasizing the importance of preserving Chalamanda's legacy for future generations.

This documentary promises to be a fitting tribute to Chalamanda's enduring impact on Malawian music. With Mphande at the helm, fans can expect a heartfelt and engaging celebration of Chalamanda's life and career.