Thomas Chibade: Malawi music star dies aged 37
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00:00 Thomas Chabad, Malawi music star dies aged 37.
00:04 Tributes are pouring in for one of Malawi's biggest music stars, Thomas Chabad, following
00:10 his death at the age of 37.
00:12 Chabad's emotive compositions in reggae and afropop genres were popular among young
00:17 Malawian.
00:18 His fans described him as a "fine vocalist" with a "golden voice".
00:23 He died at a hospital in the capital, Lelongwe.
00:26 The cause of his death is unclear, but some local media report that he succumbed to malaria.
00:32 Chabad, nicknamed "Chenkumba", rose to fame in the early 2000s with his album Zatu Kusira,
00:38 a Chichewa word which loosely translates as "it has come out".
00:43 The album includes one of Chabad's best-known hits "Mawu Anga", or "My Words".
00:48 His melodies resonated with people of all ages.
00:51 He was a true artist who could evoke emotions and memories through his music.
00:56 of his fans posted on Facebook.