Malawi’s rising movie star, Tumpe Nigel Mtaya, popularly known as Pwedo, was granted bail today by the Lilongwe Magistrate Court. The court agreed with the defense that the state had failed to prove how the famous actor, despite his public profile, could tamper with evidence in the case. Pwedo’s legal troubles stem from serious allegations of defiling a minor, a shocking turn of events for the 30-year-old actor, known for his roles in popular films like School Days and Where My Heart Belongs. According to police reports from Lingadzi Station, Pwedo allegedly lured a girl under 18 to his home after a movie premiere in Lilongwe, under the guise of showing her his tattoos. What followed, authorities claim, were illicit encounters that were only uncovered after an investigation led to his arrest.
The arrest has stunned fans and the public alike, as Pwedo, a ghetto-raised, Arsenal-loving actor with dreams of Hollywood, had been on the rise in the local film industry. Known for his passion for movies, especially horror films, and his charismatic presence, Pwedo’s career now faces a dark chapter. Speculation has already begun, with some fans wondering whether the incident is somehow tied to his upcoming film, Maula Prison, where Pwedo plays a convict. Is life imitating art in a bizarre twist, or is this a real-life scandal that could derail his promising career?
