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Martin Nkhata (18 May 199423 May 2022), better known by his stage name Martse, was a
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rapper, songwriter and activist. He started music journey in 2004 when he was influenced by Dzimbiri, whose real name is Mphatso Katopola, of the now defunct Khamradzi Music Group.


Background


Early life

Martin Nkhata was born on 15 June 1989, in Rumphi District, Malawi. He later moved to Blantyre to purse his career. He started music journey in 2004 when he was heavily influenced by Dzimbiri whose real name is Mphatso Katopola of the now defunct Khamradzi Music Group. Nkhata's rap style was inspired by domestic surrounding. By 2018, Martse released a mix-tape titled Raps and Dances.


Death

Nkhata passed away on 23 May 2022 at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Blantyre. Following his tragic death, his family insisted that Nkhata did not die a natural death, but rather was killed.


Aftermath

Soon after Nkhata's death, it was reported that his death was due to his uncooperation to selling of his soul to the Satanism. On 23 May 2022, a medical practitioner who shared about Nkhata's death on Twitter faced public condemnation. On 25 May 2022, Eli Njuchi was attacked when he attended Nkhata's funeral as he was being suspected to have been involved in Nkhata's death.


References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Martse Malawian rappers People from Rumphi District 21st-century Malawian singers The UMP Awards winners Afrobeats musicians Malawian hip hop musicians Malawian singer-songwriters Maso Awards winners 1989 births 2022 deaths