Cecilia Kadzamira
Cecilia Kadzamira | |
|---|---|
| Official Hostess of Malawi | |
| In role 6 July 1964 – 24 May 1994 | |
| President | Hastings Banda |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Annie Chidzira Muluzi (as First Lady of Malawi) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira 25 June 1938 |
| Party | Malawi Congress Party |
| Profession | Nurse |
| Nickname | "Mama" |
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Cecilia Tamanda Kadzamira, GCVO (born 25 June 1938) is the former official hostess of Malawi, serving during the leadership 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".