His uncle, Yatuta Chisiza, was also a nationalist involved in politics, serving as bodyguard to Banda during the struggle for independence.
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Another play, Tatuya Futi was a tribute to his uncle Yatuta Chisiza.
During the cabinet crisis of 1964, Msonthi, together with Yatuta Chisiza and Willie Chokani resigned from the cabinet in protest to Banda's dismissal of Kanyama Chiume, Orton Chirwa, and Augustine Bwanausi.