Malawi-born artist unveils new work on London's Fourth Plinth

Malawi-born artist Samson Kambalu has unveiled his new sculpture on the Fourth Plinth in London’s Trafalgar Square.

Antelope depicts a 1914 photograph of European missionary John Chorley and Malawian Baptist preacher John Chilembwe, who fought against colonial rule, representing “standing up for justice and equality.”

The artist told the Press Association that he was “glad” he could carry forth Chilembwe’s message.

“His [Chilembwe’s] act of protest is still relevant today, and I’m glad that I can carry it forward,” Mr Kambalu said.

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[miceric]

should have been a model of a spitfire fighter plane

[apuppynamedoz]

What an absolute disgrace. Tear it down

[homodeus]

Why not of fallen soldiers who fought wars that were not his and how does George Floyd come into it, what does he have to do with anything. This is just lazy. Might as well have been of Fidel Castro since the artist seems to enjoying a Cuban cigar.

[QUEEG_]

Ah, a statue of John Chilembwe, a chap who gave a church service next to the head of a Scot he'd had dec ap itated in front of his wife and children.