Funeral service of well-known musician George Mkandawire is currently underway at Robins Park in Blantyre.

Mkandawire died in Zambia last week after short illness.

In attendance are people from all walks of life, including Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Culture Michael Usi and Minister of Industry Roy Kachale Banda.

Presidential Advisor on Youth and Arts Lucius Banda performed live a song he featured George Mkandawire.