Geoffrey Kapusa (14 September 1971 – 23 April 2024) was a veteran Malawian television and radio broadcaster and presenter.[2] He was known to have started a television music show called 'Malawi Music Splash' programme on Malawi's MBC state television in early 2000s.[3] 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.[4][5][6]
Geoffrey Kapusa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 September 1971[1] |
| Died | 23 April 2024 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | Malawian |
| Education | Zomba Secondary School |
| Alma mater | Bachelor's Degree in Journalism Blantyre International University |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1990–2024 |
| Organization | MBC Malawi |
| Known for | TV and radio presenting |
| Notable work | Music Splash Malawian programme |
Education
editKapusa 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.[5][2][7]
Career
editKapusa 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.[8][5] In the 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.[5][2] In 2017, Kapusa was fired from MBC.[9]
Death
editKapusa 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.[2]
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.[5][10][11]
Personal life
editKapusa was married and lived in Blantyre. He is being survived by 3 daughters namely Claudia, Diana and Elizabeth.
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ https://times.mw/mr-splash-elevated-music-says-musicians-union-of-malawi/
- ^ a b c d Umali, Romeo (2024-04-23). "MBC, MISA Malawi mourns Kapusa". Malawi Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ "Geoffrey Kapusa | Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. Retrieved 2024-04-28.
- ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2023-07-29). "Social media activist appeals for support for former MBC presenter Geoffrey Kapusa Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ a b c d e Zodiak Online, Geoffrey Kapusa has died
- ^ "Where is Mr Splash? Radio announcement says former TV star Kapusa missing - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-11-30. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Mr Splash eyes parliamentary seat on MCP ticket in Blantyre City South - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-08-23. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Reporter, Malawi24 (2018-12-01). "Kapusa accused of bolting with K293,000 Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ Mkandawire, Mwayi (2017-12-24). "Geoffrey Kapusa fired by MBC Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Splash on! Geoffrey Kapusa joins Mibawa TV - Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi". www.nyasatimes.com. 2018-01-08. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Bisani, Luke (2018-01-07). "I was against DPP's propaganda – Kapusa Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-05-11.