In a sudden twist of events, Malawi Assemblies of God (MAGU) University has called off Tay Grin aka Nyau King at it’s 2024 Mr and Mrs MAGU event that is scheduled to happen today at the University’s lounge in Lilongwe.According to the Vice Chancellor of MAGU, the decision comes after recognising that Tay Grin is associated with the Nyau Culture which conflicts with it’s religious cornerstones as such they had to call him off the list of artists performing at the event.
In response, Tay Grin through his Meta page expressed his disappointment in the decision by the Vice Chancellor. “The act of exclusion undermines the very essence of what it means to be a community that respects and celebrates its rich, multifaceted heritage”. Reads the post.He further calls for an engagement in a meaningful conversation about the importance of cultural inclusivity just so to question why certain traditions are celebrated while others are shunned and to challenge the norms that seek to divide rather than unite.