Faith & Community

Malawi’s hall of fame in Faith & Community, arranged by level. Every entry carries the sources it was written from.

Peerless Level 1 of 4 1 person Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks. Landmark Level 2 of 4 nobody yet A first that opened a door, or the pre-eminent figure of their generation in this country. Distinguished Level 3 of 4 1 person Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. Household Name Level 4 of 4 nobody yet Known and loved across the country, whatever the body of work behind it.

Peerless

Changed the field itself. Tell the country's story without them and the story breaks.

John Chilembwe c. 1871 – 1915

Led the 1915 uprising against colonial rule

Sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home.

John Gray Kufa c. 1871 – 1915

Chilembwe's lieutenant, hanged after the uprising

This is an editorial selection, and it is certainly incomplete. Tell us who is missing from Malawi and why — an editor reads every suggestion.

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