By Staff Writer:
President Lazarus Chakwera on Monday took time off his busy schedule to have an audience with world renowned and UK-based Malawian comedian Daliso Chaponda at Kamuzu Palace.
Chaponda is in the country where over the weekend he held a show at the Bingu International Conventional Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe.
During the audience, Chakwera encouraged Daliso to continue waving Malawi’s flag high across the world and being the national treasure that he is.
On his part Daliso thanked the President for supporting the arts industry by creating an environment in Malawi where freedom of expression is truly respected.
Chaponda has committed to continue bringing comedy shows to Malawi, now that Malawi is a place where his craft is welcome.
Later, Daliso introduced the President to his Ugandan comedian counterpart Salvado, before the two took turns to make Chakwera laugh with their jokes and later thanked the president for his uncommon humility, generosity, and hospitality.
Daliso Chaponda is son to Malawi politician George Chaponda who is a Member of Parliament for the Opposition Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and a fierce critic of the Tonse Administration.
Chakwera’s meeting with Dalitso, which many see as unexpected considering the relationship that the President has with his father, has attracted praises from both friends and critics of the Head of State.
Most social media commentators described Chakwera as a President who does not consider politics, tribes or someone’s background when it comes to national courses.
