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Geoffrey Kapusa
Malawian television presenter From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Geoffrey Kapusa (14 September 1971 – 23 April 2024) was a veteran Malawian television and radio broadcaster and presenter.[2] He was known to have started a television music show called 'Malawi Music Splash' programme on Malawi's MBC state television in early 2000s.[3] He was known as Mr. Splash as a result of his flagship TV music show. Kapusa worked for Malawi Broadcasting Cooperation (MBC) before a brief stint with Times Group.[4][5][6]
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Education
Kapusa obtained his Bachelor's degree of Journalism from the Blantyre International University in 2007. He attended the Malawi Institute of Journalism where he graduated with a Degree in Journalism.[5][2][7]
Career
Kapusa met his friend, Zadziko Mankhambo, in June 1998 during a TV Production and Journalism course organized by UNESCO in preparation for the establishment of TVM that year.[8][5] In the 2000s, Kapusa started the television music show called 'Malawi Music Splash' programme on MBC in early 2000s and was known as Mr. Splash as a result of his flagship TV music show.[5][2] In 2017, Kapusa was fired from MBC.[9]
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Death
Kapusa died on 23 April 2024 after a long illness. His sister, Yamikani Kapusa, said Kapusa died at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre. He was buried in Malosa, Zomba.[2]
In reaction to his death, The Media Institute of Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter described his death as a devastating catastrophe to the Malawi media industry. In an interview with Zodiak, the MISA Malawi Chapter's chairperson, Golden Matonga, described Kapusa as one of the first television celebrities in Malawi.[5][10][11]
Personal life
Kapusa was married and lived in Blantyre. He is being survived by 3 daughters namely Claudia, Diana and Elizabeth.
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