The body of the late Thlupego Chisiza has been laid to rest at HHI Cemetery in Blantyre.

Chisiza died on Sunday at Ndirande Health Centre after a short illness, according information from his relatives.

Born on 28 March 1983 the celebrated actor director and playwright was the second born to the late Du Chisiza Jnr another icon in the arts industry.

Thlupego has survived by two children and has since been described as an individual who dedicated his life towards the theater industry in Malawi.