Michael Usi


Michael Usi is a Malawian movie actor, playwright, politician, and musician. As an actor, he is most famously known for his role as "Dr. Manga" in the film Dr. Manga. He is also the director of the MBC TV series Tikuferanji.

Personal life

He attended Mulanje Secondary School. He once worked for Adventist Development and Relief Agency.

Marriage life

He is married to Ella, a nurse who works at Blantyre Adventist Hospital.

Career

In the absence of national TV in Malawi, he gained his popularity by acting on radio plays on MBC Radio 1 in Malawi. He then began making feature films. His works comment on topical issues in Malawi and reflect the social and political realities of Malawian life.
Usi is involved in trying to build the film industry in Malawi and constantly advocates for the growth of the industry in Malawi. In 2010 he made an appearance at the MWA Extravaganza 2010 Panel discussion hosted by the MWA at the Malawian Embassy in Washington DC where he discussed the history of the Malawian Film industry and his ideas on its expansion.
On 6 February 2019, United Transformation Movement Party leader Saulos Klaus Chilima unveiled Michael Usi as his running mate for May 21 tripartite elections.
On 8 July 2020, Michael Usi was appointed Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture of the Republic of Malawi in the cabinet of President Lazarus Chakwera.

Works

Films