Legendary radio personality Jolly Kalero has died, Face of Malawi has learnt.

Kalero worked as a presenter at the state funded broadcaster Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC).

According to one of the family members Kalero has died today morning.

Faceofmalawi understands that Kalero was referred to Kamuzu Central Hospital after collapsing on Monday due to a severe High Blood Pressure.

He has been in critical condition since that day up until his death.

Kalero once served as publicity secretary for Malawi Congress Party (MCP) and a Member of Parliament for Lilongwe City North Constituency.

When airing programs on MBC radio, Kalero was calling himself Osaweta.