Malawian Actor Harry Mbelenga “Yona Masheba’ Found Dead in Mozambique 

The Malawian arts industry is mourning the death of actor Harry Mbelenga, aged 43, who was known for his roles in the popular drama series Tonde Wadula and Mwachande.

Mbelenga, who also worked as a truck driver transporting fuel, passed away in Mozambique inside the truck he was driving.

According to Tonde Wadula director Harry Suliyani, Mbelenga had complained of feeling unwell before embarking on the journey. Suliyani explained that at one point, people in Mozambique noticed the truck parked by the roadside but the driver was not stepping out. When they checked, they found that Mbelenga was unresponsive.

A relative, who is also a truck driver, rushed him to the hospital where doctors confirmed that he had died upon arrival.

Mbelenga was popularly known by his screen names Yona Masheba and Chikumbutso in the two series. He is survived by his wife and one child.

His burial is expected to take place tomorrow in Chileka, Blantyre