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Christina Malaya (born 1951 or 1952) is a Malawian musician and comedian. [1] [2] She is better known by the name Jetu, in reference to boxing legend King Kong King Marshal Jetu. Her brother gave her the nickname as a child, because she often fought her classmates. [2] Jetu sued COSOMA for not supporting her music. [3]

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Career

Jetu became interested in drama and comedy at a young age. After her husband died in 2019, her interest in doing comedy was reinvigorated. [2] She has also since become a musician. Jetu posts videos to TikTok and YouTube. [4]

Personal life

Following her husband's death in 2019, Jetu moved to from Mchinji to Blantyre to live with her grandchildren. [2]

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References

  1. Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-24). ""Zeze ndili naye pulani" - Jetu achenjeza Cash Madam". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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  3. Bongololo, Ben (2024-01-17). "Inu azibambo a COSOMA mukundisala bwanji? Wafunsa Jetu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
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