The family of late Michael Fredrick Sauka, composer of the #Malawi National Anthem has asked the government to stop using the prayer, for failing to honor it’s pledge to take care of the family of the fallen artist and his wife.
Nephew to the artist, Francis said that for 32 years, they have been approaching government on their plight, however, nothing has happened including a 2002 pledge to construct two houses for the family.
The nephew has disclosed, currently Sauka’s wife and the only surviving sister, Matilda are failing to afford daily meals, school fees for the children proper shelter and let alone, putting up a proper tombstone for the acclaimed composer at his Majawa Village in Balaka.
Monument and Culture Director, Dr. Lovemore Mazibuko while indicating that government is not in possession of any records of the said pledges, he has urged the relations to be patient as government is in the process of developing guidelines to honour fallen heroes.
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