Matteo Phiri
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Mateo Phiri | |
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Died | December 16, 2015 (aged 69–70) |
Cause of death | Cancer |
Other names | Matty P |
Occupation | Broadcaster |
Known for | 5FM Radio |
Spouse(s) | Grace Phiri |
Children | 3 |
Mateo Phiri (born 1945, died 16 December 2015) popularly known as 'Matty P' was a veteran broadcaster and founder of 5FM Radio.
Career
When Matteo Phiri left ZNBC, he joined forces with fellow veteran broadcaster Frank Mutubila in 2005, to set up 5 FM, an adult contemporary focused station separating it from the now crowded urban radio market.[1]
Death
Phiri died on Wednesday 16 December 2015 [2] on his way to the Lusaka Trust Hospital [3] after battling with cancer.[4] He survived by a wife and three children.[2] He was 70.
Awards
In 2014 he won an award for being the Best Broadcaster in Zambia and was announced winner during the Press Freedom Committee of the Post Newspapers Lucy Sichone and Bright Mwape dinner awards held in Lusaka.[5]
References
- ↑ Zambians mourn death of veteran broadcaster Matteo Phiri, Mwebantu New Media, 17 December 2015
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Govt mourns Mateo Phiri, ZNBC, 17 December 2015
- ↑ Veteran Broadcaster Matty P Dies, Zambia Reports, 16 December 2015
- ↑ Veteran broadcaster Mateo Phiri has died, LusakaTimes, 16 December 2015
- ↑ 5FM CEO MATEO PHIRI, SCOOPES MEDIA AWARD, Zibani Zambia, 3 October 2014