From ALEX NJOVU in KitweDEPUTY Minister of Information and Broadcasting Services Mwansa Kapeya was among hundreds of people who attended the burial of comedian Joseph Kabwe at the Chingola road cemetery in Kitwe yesterday.
Mr Kabwe, 70, died of diabetes at Ndola Central Hospital on Monday.
Mr Kapeya said it is sad to lose a talented person who greatly contributed to the entertainment industry in Zambia.
“The man we are burying featured prominently on the Ifyabukaya radio drama show. He was simply good and entertaining,” he said.
He said the death of Mr Kabwe has robbed the country of a real entertainer.
“Mr Kabwe was a real entertainer, an educator and he informed people a lot… we have lost a good man. He had no problems adjusting to any character he was requested to play. He was a happy man who knew his job very well,” he said.
Mr Kapeya said Mr Kabwe was a great artist who performed his duties professionally.
“Most of you who listened to his radio shows can testify that the man was very creative. For instance, Mr Kabwe would be given a role to play kaponya (call boy) and he would undertake meticulous research to understand that role, master the language, the attitude and behaviour of the kaponyas and bring out the very character of a kaponya,” he said.
Mr Kapeya said Mr Kabwe contributed greatly to the growth of stage and radio drama in the country, adding that he will be greatly missed.
He has left behind 10 children and several grandchildren.
Attorney General Mumba Malila also attended the burial of Mr Kabwe.
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