By Own Correspondent| Philanthropic traditional healer Sekuru Banda has begun works on the construction of a US$12 000 house for comedian Charles Merisi commonly referred to as Marabha.

The house which will have six rooms is being built in the dormitory town of Epworth where Maramba has been staying since gaining limelight in the early 2000.

A picture of an ailing Marabha made rounds on social media prompting a number of people to intervene with various items ranging from groceries, blankets and clothing, but Sekuru Banda has come in with a gesture that will change the comedian’s life forever as he will now have a roof under his head.

Speaking on his gesture to Marabha, Sekuru Banda said it is part of his mission to help the needy in society.

“I am building a house for Marabha, a six-roomed house with a borehole and solar system.

“My wish is for Marabha to marry and settle down, because he needs a wife who will support him physically and spiritually whenever he needs that support,” he said.

The flamboyant traditional healer said he was moved to act after fellow comedian, Kapfupi approached him and pleaded for help on behalf of Marabha.

“My son Kapfupi pleaded with me saying his friend was now homeless and in need of help and I promised him that I would build a house for him. So, I am here to fulfil the promise,” he said.

Marabha and Kapfupi thanked Sekuru Banda for the kind gesture.

“I would like to thank Sekuru Banda for keeping his promise after my good friend Kapfupi and his team who appealed to Sekuru Banda for help since I was now homeless and sick but they have all come to my rescue, at least I will now have a home,” said Marabha.

“I am so excited, because Sukuru Banda has proved to me that he is a man of his words. He kept his word after I asked if he could also build a house for Marabha. Even when he (Marabha) was in hospital, he was there for him,” said Kapfupi.

“We have known Sekuru Banda from way back and he has been helping us since then.

“Today he is here to build a house for Marabha. Which has always been my wish that my friend moves from being homeless and helpless to having his own home,” he added.

Marabha has not been well since from the time was attacked by robbers who left him struggling with speech.

Early this year, Sekuru Banda reconciled Marabha and Kapfupi who were nolonger in good books due to accusations of witchcraft.