By Henry Chulu & Blessings Mpinganjira:
Renowned actor and broadcaster Hope Chisanu was laid to rest on Thursday at Nthambala Village, Kamphata, in Lilongwe, ending his acting episode that kept movie lovers entertained in his artistic adventure on earth.
Tears engulfed Kamphata as the body of Chisanu, who starred in several films including Shemu Joyah’s Seasons of A Life and The Last Fishing Boat, were being buried.
Chisanu died in United States of America (USA) on June 1 2024 and his body was repatriated home on Tuesday.
Speaking at the funeral service, actor and filmmaker Flora Suya, who starred with Chisanu in Joyah’s films, described Chisanu as talented and that he was a role model to many players in the creative industry.
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“The movie industry has lost an important person who contributed hugely to the growth of the creative industry in the country and, on top of that, he was fighting for the industry to gain recognition on the international scene,” Suya said.
One of the relations, William Kalungwe, said Chisanu was a pillar for the family and that his loss has left them in pain.
“Hope was our hope in the movie industry. His loss is huge and we will miss him greatly,” Kalungwe said.
He further expressed gratitude to Malawians in USA for their assistance in repatriating the remains of Chisanu home.
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“We will always remember Hope as a man who was present for everyone in our family and as a man who was talented,” Katungwe said.
Born on September 17 1970, Chisanu, who was fondly known as Bembelezi, had a stint at Malawi Broadcasting Corporation.
He is survived by a wife and children.
