Reluctantly Surrounded By Politics

Despite growing up under the brutal dictatorship which Dr Hastings Kamuzu Banda imposed on Malawi from 1964 to 1993, Davies Chester Katsonga didn't care much about politics. He was busy taking part in the escapades of youth – some funny, some thrilling, some serious. Such youthful exploits may be considered shocking or even outrageous in today's modern world. It was a different world back then.

In this colourful biography, D. C. Katsonga offers a glimpse into the life of a young man who must navigate his sexual awakening against a backdrop of cultural taboos and political peril, experiencing the joys and troubles of love, lust, and curiosity while dodging the landmines of oppression and fear. This very personal and often gently comical story is a blend of sadness, humour, and wonder.