COMEDIAN Webster Chiluba, popularly known as Kasaka says the death of his mentor and close friend, Robam Mwape, alias Mwine Mushi has left him devastated.
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For Kasaka, the world has suddenly fallen silent as the man he called family, mentor and friend is gone.
Mwine Mushi, 50, died in Solwezi after briefly complaining of feeling tired, a death that has left the arts industry and the country at large shaken.
Kasaka told Kalemba that he remembers Mwine Mushi as the only man who believed in him when he was just a little boy in Grade 12 at Masala Secondary School in Ndola.
He credited his entire career to Mwine Mushi, saying the late comedian gave him confidence and purpose.
“Mwine Mushi believed in me when I couldn’t believe in myself. He knew me when I was just in Grade 12 at Masala in Ndola and the moment he saw me, he said this is what I have been looking for. Since then, he became my friend and family.”
“He took me in and taught me art. He gave me hope and I began to see my talent,” said Kasaka in an interview.
He described their relationship as inseparable. On stage, their chemistry was unmatched with their humour bouncing off one another with ease.
Off stage, the duo that mirrored the friendship of David and Jonathan in the Bible, shared meals, dreams, struggles and victories.
He said their bond was built on trust, laughter, and a shared vision of telling Zambian stories in a way that entertained but also educated.
Together, they created characters that resonated with ordinary people and reflected everyday struggles and joys with humour and honesty.
“We were so close. The two of us were inseparable,” he said, while struggling to put into words the weight of his grief.
“I’m devastated. I do not know what to do or think. All I can say is that I’m grateful for all he did for me. I hope I heal.”
Over the years, the duo built a reputation for comedy that reflected the realities of ordinary Zambians, mixing satire with lessons that went beyond laughter of the Kasaka that sometimes never respected his headman, Mwine Mushi.
Their skits often tackled cultural themes, social issues and family life in ways that resonated across generations.
Fans came to know them not just as entertainers, but as storytellers who could turn everyday struggles into moments of joy and reflection.
By Catherine Pule
Kalemba, September 24, 2025
