By Burnett Munthali
Muli Nane , a powerful and emotionally stirring song by the late legendary Malawian musician Mteweti Wambali Mkandawire, echoed through the halls of Chancellor College, leaving the audience in awe and reflection.
The choice to play this particular song was no accident, as Wambali was more than just a musical icon—he was also a known ally of President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and of Engineer Vitumbiko Mumba, the guest of honor at the ongoing public lecture.
By invoking Wambali’s voice through Muli Nane , the event organizers brought a spiritual and moral depth to the gathering that extended beyond politics and touched on the struggles of the human soul under pressure from corrupt systems.
The song speaks poignantly of evil people who persecute the innocent simply for expressing their desire to challenge and change the status quo.
In its raw lyrical honesty, the song becomes a lament and a prayer for those who dare to dream of a better and more just society, only to be met with resistance and malice.
One line of the song strikes particularly hard: “Even if Satan follows me, I will not fall in the hole, because God, you are with me.”
This message, conveyed in Wambali’s signature soulful voice, is one of defiance and divine assurance—a cry of the persecuted yet faithful individual who continues to stand firm against the darkness.
The song further laments how those entrusted with making laws and rules are often the very first to break them.
It accuses them not only of hypocrisy but of deliberately setting traps meant to bring down innocent people who merely speak out against injustice.
Despite all this, the song declares unwavering faith in God’s protection and justice, affirming that the Almighty will not let the righteous be destroyed by the machinations of the wicked.
Muli Nane thus becomes more than a song—it becomes a spiritual anthem for those who feel cornered, oppressed, and silenced in their quest for truth and reform.
In playing this song during such a politically and intellectually charged moment at Chancellor College, a message was unmistakably sent to both the audience and the nation at large.
It was a moment of coded yet clear defiance, of prophetic resistance, and of a declaration that truth still matters, even in a world that seems determined to suppress it.
This parting shot was both empowering and provocative—an open invitation for every listener to reflect, question, and find their own meaning within the message of the song.
It underscored a central theme of the night: freedom of thought and the courage to see through political games, personal vendettas, and manufactured narratives.
In a country where music has often served as a vehicle for social and political expression, Muli Nane stands tall as a torch of truth and resilience.
Its appearance in Chancellor College during a lecture on bold ideas and people-centered leadership was a cultural and political moment worth noting.
Whether one sees it as an artistic tribute, a political statement, or a personal reminder of faith, one thing remains clear: Wambali’s voice still speaks—loudly, clearly, and powerfully—into the heart of Malawi’s journey.
