BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-The Maseko Ngoni nation is in deep sorrow following the passing of Senior Chief iNkosi Kwataine, who died on Monday, September 29, 2025, at Lilongwe Private Clinic.
The news of his demise has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with many paying tribute to his leadership and legacy.
According to an official announcement by the Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust, the body has been moved to Mthunzi private mortuary and will be transported to Madzanje Nkosini, the headquarters of Senior Chief iNkosi Kwataine.
The full program, including the date of burial, will be announced in due course.
The Maseko Ngoni Heritage Trust has called on the community to join in condoling His Majesty iNkosi Ya Makhosi Gomani V, Ngwenyama of the Maseko Ngoni, and the entire wider Maseko Ngoni Royal Family on this sad occasion.
The trust has also requested that the Lilongwe Chapter, in liaison with Impi Senzenjani Sibande, mobilize Ngoma and Ligubho performing Impi to ensure fitting Ngoni final respects to the fallen Senior Chief.
In a heartfelt message, the trust expressed its deepest regret and sorrow at the loss of their beloved leader, saying, “Izulu lidilikile Ubumnyama busibekele sizwe sonke sakwaMaseko” (The sky has fallen. Darkness has engulfed the whole Maseko Ngoni nation).
The community is coming together to pay their respects and celebrate the life and legacy of Senior Chief iNkosi Kwataine.
As the Maseko Ngoni nation mourns, many are finding comfort in their cultural traditions and the support of their community.
The funeral program will be announced soon, and it is expected that many will gather to pay their final respects to the departed leader.
In the words of the trust, “Umphefumulo weNkosi yethu, Senior Chief iNkosi Kwataine Masina, uphumule ngoxolo okuphakade/Mzimu waMfumu yathu uwuse ndi mtendele mpaka muyaya” (May the soul of our Senior Chief rest in eternal peace).
May the Maseko Ngoni nation find strength and comfort in this difficult time.
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