
Community Development Minister Michael Kaingu has described the death of renowned artist and MUVI Television Director of Programmes, Augustine Lungu, as a blow to the country’s entertainment industry.
Mr. Kaingu told MUVI TV news in Lusaka yesterday that the permanent absence of Mr. Lungu would be felt by the entire country. He advised artists not to relent but celebrate Mr. Lungu’s life by continuing his good work and achieving what he failed to achieve.
Mr. Lungu, 40, died on Friday in Lusaka after an illness. He is survived by a wife and three children. His burial has been set for Tuesday at Mutumbi cemetery in Chamba valley. His older brother, Kayola Mbevya said burial will be preceded by a Church service at Cathedral of the Holy Cross.
Meanwhile, the artistes’ send off ceremony which was expected to be held at Lusaka play house will not be conducted. Some artistes have continued sending messages of condolences on the demise of Mr. Lungu.
And Ready for Marriage season one winner, Josephine Tembo has described Mr. Lungu as a man who changed so many people’s lives through his works.
Meanwhile, late Republican President, Levy Mwanawasa’s son Patrick Mwanawasa has sent a message of condolences to the Lungu family and MUVI TV management. He said the Mwanawasa family is with the bereaved family during this trying period.
Mr. Mwanawasa said Mr. Lungu was an icon and an inspiration to the journalism profession. He has paid gratitude to the late Mr. Lungu for granting him an opportunity, through the interview on Matter at hand, to break onto the political arena.
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