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Banda was the subject of a very pervasive cult of personality.

Every business building was required to have an official picture of him hanging on the wall, and no poster, clock or picture could be higher than his portrait.

Before every movie, a video of Banda waving to the people was shown while the anthem played.

When Banda visited a city, a contingent of women were expected to greet him at the airport and dance for him.

A special cloth, bearing the president ’ s picture, was the required attire for these performances.

Churches had to be government sanctioned.