Annie Chidzira Muluzi

Annie Chidzira Muluzi is the former First Lady of Malawi and wife of Bakili Muluzi.[1] As first lady she was the founder of the Freedom Foundation Trust. She currently resides in the United States.[2]

Annie Muluzi
First Lady of Malawi
In role
1994–1999
PresidentBakili Muluzi
Preceded byCecilia Kadzamira
Succeeded byPatricia Shanil Muluzi
Personal details
Born
Annie Chidzira Muluzi

Malawi
NationalityMalawian
Political partyUnited Democratic Front (Malawi)
Spouse(s)N/A
RelationsEkari Kennia Malisita Salile Jr Malisita Limange Annie Malisita (grandchildren)
ChildrenAustin Muluzi
Esmie Atweni Muluzi Malisita (Deceased)

Personal life

She has two children from her marriage with Bakili Muluzi, namely Austin Atupele Muluzi and Esmie Atweni Muluzi Malisita. The couple lived in a polygamous marriage arrangement as practiced by Islamic custom and Muluzi was also married to Patricia Shanil Muluzi from 1989.[3] On 15 March 1999, Muluzi announced officially the separation from her after 30 years of marriage. He then re-married Patricia Shanil Muluzi in a formal ceremony to mark her new position as the official first lady. Up until their separation in March 1999, Muluzi lived with Anne in the State House in Blantyre.[4] Muluzi's second wife, Patricia Muluzi, resided at another of Muluzi's official residences in the former colonial capital of Zomba.[5]

Mulizi's first born daughter, Esme Atweni Muluzi Malisita, died after lightning struck her on December 12, 2016. She was pronounced dead in Mwaiwathu Private Hospital.[6]

References
  1. Country: Malawi. "Letter to Anne Muluzi, the silent achiever - Malawi News". Genderlinks.org.za. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  2. "Atupele Muluzi Says His Father Doesn't Influence His Political Decisions: Comments On His Mother's Return". Malawi Voice. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  3. Mystery over a state of Muluzi marriage (2010-07-31). "Mystery over a state of Muluzi marriage". Lilongwetimes.com. Archived from the original on 2012-03-20. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  4. "Personal background - Malawi". Nationsencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  5. "Personal background - Malawi". Nationsencyclopedia.com. Retrieved 2011-10-05.
  6. "Muluzi's daughter killed by lightning strike: Malawi ex-president left 'devastated'".
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