Cecilia Kadzamira | |
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| Official Hostess of Malawi | |
| In role 6 July 1964 – 24 May 1994 | |
| President | Hastings Banda |
| Preceded by | Elizabeth Hester Douglas-Home |
| Succeeded by | Annie Chidzira Muluzi |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira 25 June 1938 Nkhoma Mission Hospital, Nyasaland (now Dedza District, Malawi) |
| Political party | Malawi Congress Party |
| Spouse | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Profession | Nurse |
| Nickname | "Mama"[1] |
Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, GCVO (born 25 June 1938) was the official hostess of Malawi during the reign of president Hastings Banda. Whilst she and Banda were not officially married, she served as the first lady or official hostess for several years. For several years, she was the most powerful woman in Malawi. Kadzamira is referred to as "Mama" or "Mother of the Nation".[2]
- ^ Zgambo-Mapemba, Dumase (2013-03-26). "Mama Cecilia Kadzamira". The Nation (Malawi). Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2013-03-28.
- ^ "BBC News | AFRICA | Mystery of the Banda millions". news.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2015-04-05.