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The Resume

    (circa 1896-November 25, 1997)
    Born in Kasungu District, Malawi
    Prime Minister of Malawi (July 6, 1964-July 6, 1966)
    President of Malawi (July 6, 1966-May 24, 1994)
    Died in Johannesburg, South Africa

Why he might be annoying:

    He was declared president for life (1971).
    He had himself surrounded by dancing girls whenever he made a public appearance.
    His exact birthday was unknown because he was born before birth registrations took place.
    He established diplomatic ties with apartheid-era South Africa.
    Every business building was required to have a portrait of him no lower than any poster, clock, or picture inside the building.
    He imposed a dress code that barred women from wearing trousers, short skirts, or pants; men from growing beards or long hair. The dress code even affected foreigners.
    He allegedly persecuted Malawi's northern tribes, particularly the Tumbuka.
    His regime was authoritarian even by African standards.
    He imposed harsh censorship laws that even affected communication.
    He had history books preceding his time burned.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He led Malawi to independence.
    He improved Malawi's appalling infrastructure.
    He supported women's rights.
    He studied medicine and worked as a doctor.

Credit: Big Lenny


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 106 Votes: 60.38% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 55.00% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 34 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 26 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 8 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 30 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 41 Votes: 51.22% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 42 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 19 Votes: 63.16% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 18 Votes: 94.44% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 52 Votes: 69.23% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 66 Votes: 59.09% Annoying