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02-02-2008 4:25 AM -- By: Zaytun Baghdellah,  From: Dar es Salaam  

Dears!!
I am deeply saddened to hear the news about the sudden
death of our beloved Uncle Kanyama Chiume My thoughts
are with you all during this difficult time. We are
all in a state of shock.

I remember Uncle Chiume as a literal person and very
active during those days of Pan Africanism , together
with his collegues Baghdellah and Makange May there
souls rest in eternal peace…The last I saw him
was during those days when he had an office near Co
cabs…he always greeted me with a smile and spoke very
fondly of my Dad..


I know you guys will miss Uncle Chiume greatly. During
this difficult time, I know you will draw upon your
own strength and the strength of loved ones that hold
you in their thoughts.


Remember this world is filled with people who care
about you and are thinking about you in this difficult
time of sorrow.

You have my deepest sympathy.
Zaytun Baghdellah..
11/26/07

02-02-2008 12:14 AM -- By: Shan Sacranie,  From:  

02-01-2008 11:36 PM -- By: Dr. William Godfrey Nyagwa ,  From: Dar es Salaam  

Mimi Dr. William Godfrey Nyagwa wa Dar Es Salaam kwa niaba ya familia yangu
> kwa niaba yangu binafsi, napenda kufikisha salaam za rambirambi kwa ndugu
> jamaa na marafiki kwa kifo cha mzee wetu Chiume. Mimi lilikuwa na ukaribu na
> mzee wetu muda wote nilipota nafasi nilipokuwa naishi New York. Mungu
> aipokee roho ya Mzee Chiume katika ufalme wa Mbingu...Amen.
 

02-01-2008 11:20 PM -- By: Masauko Chipembere Jr.,  From: New York  

To my brothers and sisters,

 I'm sorry for your loss. Our father's
were the men at the front of this struggle that
created the country the world now calls Malawi. Their
contributions to the struggle for the liberation of
Africa have often been omitted from the books. But, we
know that things would be much different in Southern
Africa without their contributions.

The only light I can find in the situation is that
your father's name will not be forgotten. He made his
contribution to our history and he cannot be denied.
Few have put their lives on the line to make the world
better for the many who suffer. His name is amoungst
those few. Our fathers have also left us a legacy to
uphold. We cannot just become more westernized
Africans. We must continue to make life better for
those at home. This is hard work but there is honor
and dignity in doing it.

 Know that we are with your family in spirit. We are
bonded by a common history and a common struggle. We
are bonded by a collective suffering. The Chipembere's
have not forgotten where we came from or where we are
going. There is still a lot of work for our familes to
do in honor of our fathers.

blessings,
Masauko Chipembere Jr.

01-27-2008 11:46 PM -- By: Isaac cheke Ziba,  From:  

One of the big lessons that I learnt when I was at St Patricks Seminary (1991 - 1995) and being taught by (Rev)Fr Dr Martin Mtumbuka on the issue of stoning Steven was that "...you know you know, heroes never die" they just sleep.

Fare thee well, Kanyama Chiume...our commiserations to the whole family...

Kamuzu hunted this man, in Mzimba they even coined a song to denigrate the man when responding the juicy antics of the Ingoma ya Bobaba - it went like this: -

"Chakanyama (I hear kanyam was a very wee man though) Chakanyama hoooooo blah blah

and yet another that went like this: -

"kanyama na banyake ehhhh, Kanyama nabanyakeeee ooohhhhh, eeeh batondeka eeee" - those that know Ingoma ya bobaba can add more meat to these songs.

To me, when I look back, I discover why Kamuzu was so paranoid of political figures like Kanayam Chiume...usually politicians turn frineds into foes very very easily and quickly and vice-versa and the viciuos circle goes on and songs like I hint to above just existed to underpin and underscore that fear, that paranoia...

What a loss to malawi...but possibly Kanyama's departure poses us with an opportunity to celebrate his life.

Fare thee well, Kanyama.

Isaac cheke Ziba

01-27-2008 11:43 PM -- By: Sulitha Kachipande ,  From:  

My prayers and thoughts go with the Chiume family at this difficult time. Spoke to Kanyama on several occassions right here in NY over the past few years. We will miss his wisdom and intelligence and the eye opening debates we had with him.

Sulitha

01-27-2008 11:42 PM -- By: Bupala Bumuni,  From:  

While we all wish Kanyama Chiume well in the hereafter after toiling and immensely contributing to our Motherland Malawi, let's also pray for Malawi as a nation and Malawians as individuals to learn to respect all the contributions that the great sons and daughters of Malawi selflessly made to make Malawi what it is today as a country!

01-27-2008 11:39 PM -- By: John Lwanda ,  From:  

My condolences to the family of Kanyama Chiume.

Chiume was a fully-paid up member of the 'awkward squad' [questioning, persistent, individualistic and standing up for what he beleived in rather than always caving in to prevailing winds] type of politicians. The type I admire even when not agreeing with.

He deserves a place in heroes acre.

John Lwanda

01-27-2008 11:30 PM -- By: Emso,  From:  

Its good you have gone by natural death, you only survived those death attempts to die today in a place far away from your home. My children will know you through history

01-27-2008 11:28 PM -- By: Kangawakako Christopher Mhone,  From:  

RIP Kanyama Chiume, you fought for the freedom of the nation, un fortunately nothing much has been done to honour you. You were one of the pillars of the struggle, the mbumba songs in the days of Kamuzu attest to fear you sent in the spine of the one party regime. May your soul rest in eternal peace.....

01-27-2008 11:26 PM -- By: Gabriel Hausi,  From:  

Poor Kanyama, What a man! and what a fighter and surivivor. Hee won the war but lost the peace. After Dr. Banda let the scene, he could have done more for this country but choose to remain docile. This gave a chance to clowns and makiyolobatics to ruin our country. Rest in Peace Great Man.

01-27-2008 11:24 PM -- By: Cuthbert Kachale ,  From: Zimbabwe  

There falls another hero. He was 'hunted like a pig' in Dar-es Salaam [by Kamuzu's agents] --to us Kanyama's own words. Thanks to Nyerere's intelligence services who could not blink over you. Otherwise you could have been history long ago.

Kanyama is one of the heros who did not reap the fruits of their effprts to liberate Malawi from colonialism. In the world that we live, it is mainly chancers who enjoy the fruits of the efforts others.

I am not surprised about your departure. I was told in confidence last year that you were unwell. All my my attempts to communicate with you were in vain.

Fare thee well, my dear old friend. Mwende makora panthowa ya paulenco wakucharo cha chimango chambura kumara.

May your soul rest in eternal peace

Cuthbert.

01-27-2008 10:22 PM -- By: bingiza,  From:  

Welcome home buddy. You were deprived of priveledges of staying in your own country for trivial reasons. This man you call a hero-Kamuzu Banda-thought he was punishing you. But you still were able to survive and live a full life.

01-27-2008 10:20 PM -- By: Michael Phiri,  From:  

May the soul of Kanyama Chiume Rest In Peace. I remember as a young boy we used to hear Kamuzu mbumba singing about Kanyama as a Chigawenga who wanted to kill our then beloved Ngwazi. The mbumba had a number of compositions against Kanyama. I unfortunately believed every word of the song. Only to realise later on that he was for more freedoms and democracy. May his soul Rest in Peace.

Mike.

01-27-2008 10:18 PM -- By: Editor,  From: Nigeria  

Africa has lost one of her greatest son! Chiume was a great Pan Africanist whose vision for one Africa remains unfulfilled but necessary for the emancipation of African people.

In 1991, when Chiume was seeking support to oust Banda and was in Nigeria to rally for support, fate linked us and I became his host throughout his two weeks stay in Nigeria. I remember the bumpy ride in a Lagos rickety taxi to meet with former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo at his farm at the outskirt of Lagos. I remember quite well how the three of us shared a bowl of pounded yam with bare hands and General Obasanjo, then a successful farmer cracking jokes with his old friend Chiume was reuniting with him.

When Chiume returned to Tanzania after his visit, we lost contact. I relocated to the United States in 1993 but the old man, wise man made such an impression on me that I kept searching for a way to reach him. In 2005 finally called the Malawian Embassy in Washington, DC for assistance in locating him but was disappointed. But I was happy to learn from the official I spoke with that he was doing well in Malawi and was the head of a political party in a post Kamuzu Banda Malawi.

Mr. Chiume, I am sorry I never fulfiled the promise of writing you a letter in Swahili. But I will never forget "Abari," and "Abariaku"

Rest in Peace Mr. Chiume. Africa misses you.

01-10-2008 12:54 PM -- By: Fatoumata Toure,  From: Kampala, Uganda  

To the Chiume family, I have learnt with profound grief and sorrow the passing of your father,the great African nationalist and Pan africanist, Kanyama Chiume.I am all the more saddened by the fact that I only came to know of his demise after colleagues in Dar sent me an sms message about yesterday's memorial at the University. I last met your father at the 7th PanAfrican Congress here in Kampala in 1994 and was a lifelong admirer of his courage and determination.His passing is a challenge to surviving Panafricanists,starting with myself, to uphold the ideals of Panafricanism in the face of the powerful forces of division and isolation. To you the members of his immediate family, friends, community,party,the people of Malawi and the stalwarts of his generation,please receive our heartfelt condolences at this sad moment praying to God to fortify and sustain you in your irreparable loss. May his soul repose in the rest he so deserved in the land for whose freedom and dignity he fought to the end, A luta continua, Fatoumata Toure. Global PanAfrican Movement, Kampala,Uganda.

01-10-2008 12:53 PM -- By: Edward .P. Komba(Favell),  From: North Mara  

I am very sorry for the loss of your father .we all believe that one day we will all join with our Beloved Ones,

Its like 20 years ago I went to school with Sonia at Muhimbili Primary School dar es salaam since then we all went diff dir. I also met some members of the family during those years.

My condolences to all the family.

01-10-2008 12:51 PM -- By: Lufingo mwafulirwa,  From:  

I am sadned with the death of Mr Chiume. May god be with you during this trying time.

Mwafwa tafwa

12-27-2007 9:42 AM -- By: Aubrey Chiume,  From: Usisya  

What a demise! I can not avoid tears running down my cheeks particularly when I remember him with his brother Jomo Chiume (my father) after his return from exile in 1994. He always used to encourage me to work hard at school and surely he inspired me to be where I am today. To all my cousins (his children), I say let God comfort you during this hard time. I will miss my GREAT UNCLE MURRAY. May his soul rest in eternal peace till we meet again.

12-26-2007 9:29 PM -- By: Charity Gladstone,  From: Usisya Town  

He was simply great and the survivor. may you rest in peace

12-15-2007 12:05 PM -- By: Illuminate Maerere,  From: New York  

Let me take this opportunity to express our sincerest grief and sorrow of the death of our beloved Mr. Kanyama Chiume. May God bless the family and grant them the courage and strength to carry on. Let the life and spirit of the beloved father be a beacon of light to guide the family in these difficult days. May His Soul Rest in Peace. Amen

With depeepest sympathy, Illuminata

12-13-2007 9:32 PM -- By: Ruki Marijani,  From:  

Nathan, poleni sana na msiba wewe pamoja na familia.

12-13-2007 8:43 AM -- By: Albert G Sengo,  From: Mwanza Tanzania  

Kanyama Chiume ni mshumaa uliozimika, kaka mkuu nafasi uliyopewa na Mwenyezi Mungu umeitumia kutupatia dira wapigania haki na maendeleo,hekima, kauli zako mapito yako kwetu ni somo. "AKUMBUKWE DAIMA KANYAMA CHIUME"

12-13-2007 7:56 AM -- By: Leonard Masenga,  From: Mwanza Tanzania  

Nachukua nafasi hii kutoa pole kwa familia ya mwanamapinduzi wa kweli afrika! hakika mchango wake katika taifa la Malawi na bala la Afrika kwa ujumla hautosahaulika kamwe. Kuweni na moyo wa subila katika kipindi hichi kigumu nasi tuko pamoja nanyi. Hakika mara baada ya kusoma historia yake katika magazeti nakuangalia kipindi cha General on Monday ndipo niliweza kufahamu alikuwa mtu wa watu pamoja na yote aliyo pitia bado aliendelea kuwa mtu wa watu mpenda maendeleo na mengine mengi katika bala hili la afrika.Tumuombee kwa mungu ampumuzishe kwa amani.

12-12-2007 3:57 PM -- By: Vitima Ndovi,  From: Chilumba, Malawi  

I have been inspired by the stories about the late Murray William Chiume. let rember and and celebrate the life of the great son of Africa

12-11-2007 7:22 AM -- By: amina,  From: tx  

rest in peace

12-11-2007 7:02 AM -- By: Inno Mosha,  From: Tanzania  

Mungu ailaze roho ya mwana-mapinduzi wa kweli mahala pema peponi.

12-11-2007 4:05 AM -- By: Florian Rutahindurwa,  From: Dar-es-salaam, Kibaha  

Mike and The Chiumes I received Mzee Chiume's demise with great trepidation. I knew the Old man and later in life, going through my law studies; I have come to learn a great deal of what he stood for. My choice of oblation will refer to the propriety and excellence of your late father as an individual person rather than as a political figure, the office in which great injustice was done to him. To Borrow from Sir Francis Bacon, The virtue and faculties of Mzee Chiume i.e. His Intellect, the largeness of his capacity, the faithfulness of his memory the swiftness of his apprehension, the penetration of his judgment and the facility and order of his elocutions where unprecedented. I have no intention of showering the spirit of the old man with empty accolades. But simply put he was a great man.

12-10-2007 3:42 PM -- By: Trish Brown,  From: New York  

As one of Sonia's colleagues, I wanted to offer my condolences and tell you I am sorry for your loss.

Trish

12-10-2007 9:05 AM -- By: Edmund Chahe,  From: Dar-es-Salaam  

Tasi & Chiume family, I join you with deepest sorrow for loosing your beloved father; accept my heartfelt sympathy and condolences. Poleni sana.