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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- ^ Itai, Brian (2019-06-27). "Kwathu Drama Group in Independence celebrations | The Nation Online". Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ 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.
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