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5FM Owner Matteo Phiri Dies
VETERAN broadcaster Matteo Phiri has passed on after a battle with cancer.
The feted broadcaster, who has been an enduring voice on the Zambian radio scene, passed away on Wednesday, December 16 2015.
Following the news of his demise, Zambians took to social media to celebrate his life . Tributes were paid to Mr. Matteo Phiri, described by peers, friends and colleagues in journalism as kind and humble.
Musician Chilu Lemba, reminisced on his encounters with the veteran broadcaster
“Condolences to the Phiri family and 5FM (Zambia) staff on the passing of the CEO, Mr Mateo Phiri. His passion for radio was huge. When I was a young radio presenter working at Radio Phoenix, he’d take time out to give me feedback at the end of my shift on what I did right and wrong. He didn’t even work at our station. He just loved to groom fresh talent. “Don’t argue, you were not there!” (That was his famous catch phrase). MHSRIP,” eulogized Chilu.
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Verve
December 17, 2015 at 10:40 am
“Life is stressful. That’s why they say “rest in peace.”
― David Mazzucchelli
zakeyo
December 17, 2015 at 12:06 pm
Great broadcaster! He and Manasseh (now Dr) made such a great team at ZBS! Great Phiri brothers MP, MP!You were one of a kind Mr Mathew Phiri! RIP
Pity many many writing about you did not even know you.
Evaristo Mambwe
December 17, 2015 at 11:19 am
Condolences to the bereaved family and MHSRIP.
Kingdom Values
December 17, 2015 at 11:32 am
I suspect PROSTRATE CANCER. These men like sex too much with different women.
zebigge
December 17, 2015 at 12:31 pm
@Kingdom value and Amashoko Kopala
Please, kindly respect the family of this great departed son of the soil. Am sure you would not want somebody to say what you have said about your dad. Rest in peace ba MATT P.
MMD Cadre
December 17, 2015 at 2:44 pm
Will you please stop these nonsense, do you have parents, may death strike you.
AMASHOKO KOPALA
December 17, 2015 at 11:39 am
aba bakote besu noku tomba tomba utwa iche anway wll find u first tutombeko aka last
junza
December 17, 2015 at 12:31 pm
too much
katongo nsa
December 17, 2015 at 12:39 pm
A very dear friend of mine of many years. Rest in peace Matti P.
Al Shabaab
December 17, 2015 at 12:43 pm
KUFA SIBA LESA! MANJE KAFEDWEE!
Air Mukwai_
December 17, 2015 at 1:53 pm
Kufa siba lesa manje kafweledwe.
Matti-P shall ever be remembered for his selection of oldies like Franco Lwambo Makiadi, Joze kiambukuta, madulu System, Mayayula, Paul Ngozi, John Mwansa, Maxi Mwansa, PK Chishala, Emmanuel Mulemena, Ted Chilambe, Leo Band, Destroyer Nkandu, Masatsu band, Spokes Chola, Alick Nkhata, Tulomeo Mwansa, Washeni Zulu, Paul Nyorongo, Andy Chola, Amayenge, Tabu Ley, Steve Kekana, Black Mbambazo, and …….
jayd
December 17, 2015 at 11:09 pm
You must be a veteran mate.
Thanks for your thought
spannerman
December 17, 2015 at 2:05 pm
if he was indeed a veteran how come i never knew him?
Al Shabaab
December 17, 2015 at 2:44 pm
Stupid, wechipuba we, of course u ur not exposed.
MMD Cadre
December 17, 2015 at 2:46 pm
Because you are a nobody
UMUPONDO
December 17, 2015 at 2:43 pm
MHSRIP
MMD Cadre
December 17, 2015 at 2:50 pm
My heartfelt condolences to Grace and the children. I know how it feels to lose a husband and father, I know you will find solace in the Lord because you are a great believer in the Lord. May your hubby’s soul rest in eternal peace after a long endurance with cancer.
spannerman
December 17, 2015 at 3:16 pm
@mmd cadre @al shabaab wanza wenu, lusaka is not zambia what about you do you know the owner of radio kikolwe kikiki.
chalo Nkhanza
December 17, 2015 at 3:16 pm
Your death turns a page and a chapter in the world of authentic radio broadcasting. It was a privilege and a joy to share a life with you. You belonged to a lineage of bonafide broadcasters from the pedigree of Mario Malyo, Haggai Chisulo, Peter Mweemba, Ken Maduma etc. We will eternally shed our tears in memory of you each time we hear today’s counterfeit broadcasters stammer as they labour through hourly news on radio.
sunta sunkutu
December 17, 2015 at 3:45 pm
Iyoo… you were loved. Wachilisha, shikulu bantu. Ifilimba from the 1960s non-stop until now. Katusheko. Prepare all yo documents and books to give full account of yo life to the supreme life auditor in heaven.
Elyo shikulu, nangu mwali pusana, uka pokelele munonko frank mutubila ngaisa nama documents ku ma audits.
Alexander Mulaisho
December 17, 2015 at 4:20 pm
Rest in peace bakaamba ba Mat P.
petenga
December 17, 2015 at 4:49 pm
It is sad but iam now Laughing.
sharp
December 17, 2015 at 7:14 pm
Laughing what?
shocket 47
December 17, 2015 at 5:06 pm
Rest in Peace..sincere condolences to the bereaved family..
Joshua sondashi kale
December 17, 2015 at 6:17 pm
Man of wisdom,were are going to be geting wisdom God if these people continue to die like this, for children of today we need much of wisdom.May His Soul Rest in Peace.
New Educated Zambia©❤√
December 17, 2015 at 7:59 pm
We in the UPND would like to convey our sincere condolences to family and friends. We mourn with you all zambians. It is sad that matteo died while zambia was still experiencing the infringment of freedom of speech and association under the pf. We would have hoped that matteo would have been there to see the change under upnd in 2016 when broadcasting would be unbiased and free. RIP
Air Mukwai_
December 18, 2015 at 12:11 am
But you’re too biased yourself in all angles.
christabel
December 18, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Rip Uncle
it is well
December 19, 2015 at 8:57 am
rest in peace great son of zambia. i only hope u prepared well for the next life.