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Christina Malaya (born 1951 or 1952) is a Malawian musician and comedian. [1] [2] [3] 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. [4]

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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. [5]

Personal life

Following her husband's death in 2019, Jetu moved 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.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Itai, Brian (2023-10-06). "Meeting Jetu, the comedy lady". The Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ↑ Bongololo, Ben (2024-01-17). "Inu azibambo a COSOMA mukundisala bwanji? Wafunsa Jetu". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  4. ↑ 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.
  5. ↑ "Jetu - Malawi-Music.com". Malawi-Music.com - Nyimbo Zachimalawi. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
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