Geoffrey Kapusa

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Geoffrey Kapusa
Born (1970-04-11) April 11, 1970 (age 54)
NationalityMalawian
EducationZomba Secondary School
Alma materBachelor's Degree in Journalism
Blantyre International University
Occupations
  • television presenter
  • radio presenter
  • master of ceremonies
Years active1990–2024
OrganizationMBC Malawi
Known forTV and radio presenting
Notable workMusic Splash Malawian programme

Geoffrey Kapusa was a veteran Malawian television and radio broadcaster and presenter. He was known to have started a television music show called 'Malawi Music Splash' programme on Malawi's MBC state television in early 2000s. [1] 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. [2]

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Background

Kapusa was born on 11 April 1980, in Zomba. [2]

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. [2]

Career

1990s: Early beginnings

Kapusa started television presenting in early 1980s but became more involved in early 1990s. He 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. [2]

2000s: Success and birth of 'Malawi Music Splash' programme

In 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. [2]

Death

Kapusa died on 23 April 2024 after a long illness. His sister, Yamikani Kapusa, said Kapusa passed away at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre. He was buried in Malosa, Zomba.

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. [2]

Personal life

Kapusa was married and lived in Lilongwe. He is being survived by 3 daughters namely, Claudia, Diana and Elizabeth.

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References

  1. Malawi 24, Geoffrey Kapusa has passed away
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Zodiak Online, Geoffrey Kapusa has died