Hot FM Chief Executive Officer Zachariah Chavula has died.
Mr. Chavula,. 48, died at 19.05 at CfB Hospital in Lusaka after losing his battle with cancer.
His cousin and business partner Oscar Chavula announced the death in a statement.
“Mr. Chavula is a larger than life legendary radio and media personality whose career spans decades entertaining and bringing people closer to the truth with candid interviews and radio programs,” the statement read.
“Funeral arrangements shall be communicated as soon as possible and with renewed Covid restrictions we appeal to friends, relatives and sympathizers to refrain from gathering at his house. The full funeral and requiem program will be communicated as soon as it is practically communicable.”
And UPND Presidential Spokesman Anthony Bwalya says Mr Chavula’s death is saddening.
“On behalf of President Hakainde Hichilema of the UPND, and indeed on my own behalf, we send our deepest and heartfelt condolences to the family and friends, and indeed the entire Hot FM Zambia family on the tragic passing and loss of Mr. Zachariah Chavula.”
“Mr. Chavula will be fondly missed by us all, especially those of us who had the wonderful privilege of working with him during his time on the Hot Seat. Rest in eternal peace,” Mr Bwalya said.
MHSRIP!
Nkana East, kitwe has lost a ” Break dancer” in our time. We grew up together in same neighbourhood in Nkana East,Kitwe. I will sadly miss him………….
This year has not started well. RIP you put up a good fight against that horrible disease. We in pf thank you for all your contributions to this country. Go well gallant soldier of the zambian soil. Chankalipa
RIP Zachadocious Radio will never be the same without you.
You forever will be a legend Zachadocious. Radio in Zambia will never be the same without you because no one can match up. You are and always will be a legend. Rest in perfect peace. May God strengthen your wife Beauty and the kids because only God will be their comfort during this trying time. You will be missed on the airwaves. Rest well.
Heartfelt Condolences to the family.Zach will be missed you had the rare the prowess of Dj I used to tuning in to yr shows way back on Radio Phoenix early morning wake,wake show,local rythms count down show,and at times on sundays standing in for Gesh on his essential flavors show.We will remember your favorite Solid Gold music.RIP Go well
May his soul rest in eternal peace ?
Condolences to the family ?
Mhsrip this is sad???
Sad… Condolences to the family ??
This is very sad ba Zach, heartfelt condolences . Riep
Uncle Zacks I will miss you, you are a legend. Your death is hard to reckon with.
I was introduced to him during the time I was learning how to play law tennis 1986 in Nkana East, he was always cool, helpful and approachable. Being the same age makes me even more sad. MHSRIP