Chief Chimese Of The Ushi People Dies Aged 73

Chief Chisunka of the Ushi people of Mansa district announced the death of Chief Chimese on KFM radio on Monday.
Chief Chisunka said Chief Chimese, whose names are Benson Kasongo Shapi, died in the early hours of Monday at his palace after an illness.
“The chief died at his palace on Monday at about 02:00 at the age of 73,” Chief Chisunka said
He said burial arrangements will be announced later.
Chief Chimese ascended to the throne in 2011.