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A short film titled Dzuwa written by a Malawian actor and director, Shafiq Kalumo was among the top 10 films that debuted at the just ended prestigious 9th Eastern Cape Film Festival on March 21 to 23, 2025 in the Eastern Cape, South Africa.
The film was screened alongside other works by independent filmmakers, celebrating the talent and resilience of the region's cinematic storytellers.
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| Siyasindisa Theatre Work group welcomed at KIA by film actor 'Phwedo' & NASFEST team |
A group of young artists from South
Africa, Siyasindisa Theatre Work has arrived in the country ahead of their performance
at the NASFEST International Youth Cultural Festival 2025 slated for Friday, February
7 to Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Madsoc Theatre in Lilongwe.
The festival, provides a vibrant platform for young performers to showcase their theatrical and artistic talents, encourage creative expression and cultural exchange, bringing together youths and students from different communities and secondary schools across Malawi and Southern Africa.
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| LYCO team and Margaret Constance Kamoto Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia stands between Gule Wamkulu dancers |
It is expected that the Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia,
Margaret Constance Kamoto will be present to watch the drama and dances
prepared by the Malawi troupe.
“We are set to perform this evening at 18:30, and we are
excited with the presence of Malawi High Commissioner to Zambia at this event.”
Confirmed James Kitchen, Executive Director of LYCO.
He said LYCO is going to showcase drama titled Nyangu and two dances – Gule Wamkulu and M’bwiza. He said Nyangu was written by Fumbani Phiri and was directed by Joyce Mhango Chavula.
