Chilembwe

From Sunday afternoon till late in the night, Blantyre fun seekers thronged Chilembwe Road behind Livingstone Towers and Chibisa House for fun.

In 1897, Chilembwe and Booth, headed for the United States of America, via London and Liverpool.

In his remarks, Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Francis Phiso said government would continue observing Chilembwe Day in remembrance of the important role he played in fighting for the country's freedom.

Chilembwe himself fled and ended up in an unmarked grave.

APM and Wife during the event We have met to celebrate the life of John Chilembwe.

They took turns, naming Kamuzu, pioneer nationalist John Chilembwe, first post-dictatorship president Bakili Muluzi and multiparty herald Chakufwa Chihana among those deserving the honour.

Chilembwe was killed, and many of his followers were executed.