The world of entertainment moves to Malawi

But come October, musicians and tourists from across the continents will grace the majestic beaches of Lake Malawi, with the likes of African music maestros Freshlyground featuring in front of thousands of revellers at an event dubbed the Lake of Stars Festival.  Will Jameson, the founder of the Lake of Stars, agrees that Malawi has been known in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region and beyond for bad reasons.

"All you hear about Malawi is famine and sadness. No one seems to realise how much fun and happiness there is here," he says.  He said the festival starts on September 30 and ends on October 2, on the palm-fringed shores of Lake Malawi, at the Sunbird Nkopola Lodge in Mangochi.  At least 3,000 tourists from within the country and across the world are expected to grace the occasion.