THE BIRTH OF LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION: UNEARTHING MALAWI’S HIDDEN NARRATIVES.
Reflection by Paliani Chinguwo. Part 1 Introduction This article explores the origins of an organization known as the Lost History Foundation (LHF) — examining who initiated its formation, what inspired its establishment, and how it evolved into a think tank dedicated to the excavation and preservation of Malawi’s rich and complex historical narratives. This article […]
THE LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION’S FREEDOM FIGHTERS SERIES LAUNCHES ON 4 MAY 2025.
The Lost History Foundation’s FREEDOM FIGHTERS SERIES begins on 4 May 2025 with a presentation by Dr. Sebastian Pampuch from Humboldt University. He will present on “Exiled in East Germany: Life Stories of Malawian Freedom Fighters during the Cold War.” It is not by accident that this presentation comes in the month of May, which […]
ON THIS DAY 20 MARCH 1992: A TURNING POINT FOR MALAWI’S DEMOCRACY
On this day, 20 March 1992, a three day conference on Prospects for Democracy in Malawi began at the Intercontinental Hotel in Lusaka. At this historic gathering, Chakufwa Chihana delivered a powerful keynote address. However, his bold stance came at a cost. Upon his return to Malawi on April 6, 1992, he was arrested at […]
Letter to Hon. Minister Vitumbiko Mumba
MALAWI’S MINISTER OF LABOUR ENG. VITUMBIKO MUMBA IS VISITING JAMAICA. HE IS ACCOMPANIED BY REGGAE AND DANCEHALL ARTISTS FROM MALAWI NAMELY BORN AFRIKAN AND ANNIE MATUMBI.LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION HAS WRITTEN A LETTER TO THE HON. MINISTER:++++++Dear Honorable Minister, Eng. Vitumbiko Mumba, We hope this note finds you well as you are enjoying your visit to […]
HISTORY OF REGGAE MUSIC IN MALAWI: THE CONTRIBUTION OF PROF. STEPHEN EDWARD BUGGIE.
By Dr Paliani Chinguwo (PhD), Lost History Foundation. As Malawi hosts the legendary reggae artist Burning Spear this week, we delve into the untold history of reggae music in the country. Context From 1966 to 1993, Malawi operated as an authoritarian and one-party state under the Life President Dr. Kamuzu Banda. Among others, this period […]
JAH KINGS PROMOTION’S CO-PARTNER SPONSORS TWO RASTAFARI ELDERS TO ATTEND BURNING SPEAR SHOW.
Richard Chisala, a Malawian based in the UK and co-partner of Jah Kings Promotion, has donated funds to the Lost History Foundation (LHF) to purchase tickets for two Rastafari elders to attend the highly anticipated Burning Spear show on Saturday, 26 October 2024 at CIVO stadium in Lilongwe. The tickets have been secured for Ras […]
HERE IS THE SUNDOWN REGGAE SHOW FROM THE ARCHIVES!
As we prepare to welcome Geoffrey Kazembe as the Lost History Foundation (LHF) guest at Burning Spear’s show this Saturday, some have been reminiscing about his Sundown Reggae Show on MBC radio back in the 1990s. For those eager to relive the experience, we’ve dug into the archives to bring you a sample of how […]
MESSAGE FROM SAM MAX JAH ON ATTENDING BURNING SPEAR’S SHOW AS A GUEST ALONG WITH GEOFFREY KAZEMBE THE RETIRED RADIO REGGAE SHOW HOST
Sam Max Jah, the earliest known individual in Malawi to embrace and spread Rastafari teachings from the late 1980s, has responded to the news that the Lost History Foundation (LHF) has offered him full sponsorship to attend the highly anticipated Burning Spear’s live performance on 26 October 2024 in Lilongwe. He expresses particular excitement upon […]
LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION RECEIVES TWO GRANTS TO SPONSOR NOTABLE INDIVIDUALS TO ATTEND THE BURNING SPEAR’S SHOW THIS SATURDAY.
The Lost History Foundation (LHF) has received two generous grants from well-wishers to sponsor notable individuals to attend the much-anticipated Burning Spear’s show at CIVO Stadium on Saturday, 26 October 2024. These grants come from Justice Trouble Kalua, a judge of the High Court of Malawi and a company called UltiNetS co-owned by a Malawian […]
LOST HISTORY FOUNDATION SPONSORS MALAWI’S FIRST RASTAFARIAN AND RETIRED RADIO REGGAE SHOW HOST TO ATTEND BURNING SPEAR’S SHOW
By Ali Kamutsitsi Gunde. Sunday October 20, 2024 Sam Max Jah the earliest known individual in the country to embrace and spread Rastafari teachings from the late 1980s and retired radio reggae show host Geoffrey Kazembe, will attend the Burning Spear’s show, courtesy of the Lost History Foundation (LHF). This gesture by LHF comes in […]