By Rahim Abdul
Prophet Shepherd Bushiri has pledged to support local musician Emmie Deebo’s charitable initiative aimed at helping underprivileged students in Malawi.
Earlier today, Emmie Deebo announced on his social media platforms that he will be assisting 200 out of 600 students who applied for financial support to continue their education.
According to Deebo, the funding for this project is coming from multiple sources including K6 million he received from the Copyright Society of Malawi (COSOMA), earnings from his live performances and revenue generated from streaming his music online.
The musician explained that the assistance will vary depending on each student’s needs. Some will receive between K125,000 and K200,000 to help cover part of their tuition fees, K80,000 to K100,000 for accommodation during their studies and K50,000 for meals.
For students enrolled in Community Day Secondary Schools (CDSS), Deebo has committed to paying their full tuition fees.
Bushiri, upon seeing Deebo’s post, praised the artist for his generosity and determination to make a difference in the lives of others.
The Prophet further announced that he would contribute additional funds to expand the reach of the program so that more students can benefit.
This collaboration between a prominent religious leader and a local musician is being hailed as a powerful example of how public figures can unite to address pressing social issues particularly the challenge of access to education for underprivileged youths in Malawi.
