
By Sekani Msachi
In the quiet village of Utuvwa, Ulemu Banda is a proud farmer, husband, and father, doing his best to hold his family together through the trials of poverty, shifting tradition, and impossible choices. When his son David dares to dream beyond the dust roads and cassava fields, and a sibling's bitterness threatens to unravel peace, Ulemu makes a heart-wrenching decision—to leave Malawi for South Africa in search of a better life. Spanning years and borders, What the Eye Cannot See is a moving portrait of family, sacrifice, and the strength of those left behind. As the Banda family weathers storms of love, ambition, envy, and illness, they learn that true wealth lies not in riches, but in unity, memory, and resilience. This story is also a heartfelt dedication to Eneya Phiri, whose brave spirit lives on through the character Mphatso, a young boy whose journey through cancer echoes the silent battles fought by so many. Rooted in Malawian soil and soul, What the Eye Cannot See is a powerful tribute to ordinary lives touched by extraordinary strength.
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