Malawian theatre comedy group
Kwathu Drama Group is a Malawian oldest drama group[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] [ 4] [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] mainly composed of Eric Mabedi [ 8] and John Nyanga , who died in 2021,[ 9] that started in 1980.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15] [ 16] [ 17] Mabedi died in 2022 after suffering from severe kidney damage.[ 8] [ 18] [ 19] [ 20] In 2020, the ensemble blamed the hospitality industry of Malawi for not supporting, improving and upgrading the status of stage performances in the country.[ 6] In 2013, Kwathu Drama took campaigns against inequality in the country about the LGBQ .[ 17]
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^ a b "Malawi's comedian Eric Mabedi needs K20m for kidney transplant in India: Asks for assistance - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . www.nyasatimes.com . 2018-09-19. Retrieved 2024-02-16 .
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^ a b "Kwathu Drama Group moves to advocate for gay rights in Malawi - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . www.nyasatimes.com . 2013-06-25. Retrieved 2024-02-16 .
^ "Malawi govt gives Mabedi air tickets for surgery in India: Leaves Wednesday - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . www.nyasatimes.com . 2018-11-05. Retrieved 2024-02-16 .
^ "Malawi government delays to send Mabedi to India for treatment - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . www.nyasatimes.com . 2018-10-29. Retrieved 2024-02-16 .
^ " 'Glory to God': Actor Mabedi returns to Malawi after successful surgery in India - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi" . www.nyasatimes.com . 2019-01-10. Retrieved 2024-02-16 .