Christina Malaya (born 1951 or 1952) is a Malawian musician and comedian.[1][2] She is better known by the name Jetu, in reference to boxing legend King Kong King Marshal Jetu. Her brother gave her the nickname as a child, because she often fought her classmates.[2] Jetu sued COSOMA for not supporting her music.[3]

Career

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Jetu became interested in drama and comedy at a young age. After her husband died in 2019, her interest in doing comedy was reinvigorated.[2] She has also since become a musician. Jetu posts videos to TikTok and YouTube.[4]

Personal life

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Following her husband's death in 2019, Jetu moved to from Mchinji to Blantyre to live with her grandchildren.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Nzangaya, Archangel (2023-09-24). ""Zeze ndili naye pulani" - Jetu achenjeza Cash Madam". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  2. ^ a b c d Itai, Brian (2023-10-06). "Meeting Jetu, the comedy lady". The Nation Online. Retrieved 2024-01-18.
  3. ^ Bongololo, Ben (2024-01-17). "Inu azibambo a COSOMA mukundisala bwanji? Wafunsa Jetu Malawi 24 | Latest News from Malawi". Malawi 24. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
  4. ^ "Jetu - Malawi-Music.com". Malawi-Music.com - Nyimbo Zachimalawi. Retrieved 2024-01-18.