CULTURED
Culture
Chakwela Makumbi - The Spiritual Rain Calling of the Soli
The Chakwela Makumbi (‘pulling down the clouds’) is a centuries old rainmaking ceremony led by the Soli chieftainess. From gunfire mimicking thunder to dance celebrating womanhood, this ritual marks the …
Music
Zambian Musicians Making Waves Right Now
Turn on the radio, check your TikTok, or walk into any club in Lusaka right now, and you'll hear it…
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Music
Kalindula A Rhythmic Journey Through Zambian Culture
Kalindula is a distinctive Zambian music genre that has played a pivotal role in shaping the nation…
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Music
El Mukuka Debuts Zebra
Though El Mukuka is in a great place in his career right now, his story isn’t one of overnight succ…
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Music
The Sonic Legacy of Youssou N’Dour
Youssou N’Dour performed in Zambia for the first time, reminding an overflowing audience of his imp…
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Arts
Viable Visions The Legacy of Martin Abasi Phiri
A poignant tribute to Martin Abasi Phiri (1957-1997), the late Zambian artist, lecturer co-founder …
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Arts
Zambian Art, Beyond the Gallery
Art in Zambia is not only confined to an art gallery in Lusaka or anywhere else in the country. Zam…
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Arts
Zambian Books That Deserve Hollywood Treatment
Zambia has a treasure trove of literature that could translate beautifully into film or TV.
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Arts
Close Encounters
Mfalme, a 35-year-old southern white rhino, bears a name that aptly translates to “king” in Swahili…
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History
The Little Airline That Could, The Zambian Airways Story
Few things are synonymous with Zambian pride: the gleam of copper, the spin of a soccer ball under …
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History
Why do We Celebrate Worker's Day in Zambia?
Zambia is a product of its workforce. From the ladies who sweep the streets in the wee hours or the…
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History
The Angoni Rebellions
The hills of Eastern Zambia tell a story of remarkable courage and cultural resilience. It's here t…
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History
Zanco Mpundu and The Price of Freedom
Zanco Mpundu is one of the most recognisable figures in Zambian history and visual identity. He is …
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Books
Sorry I Wasn’t Productive in 2024
I have always found that the most appropriate measure of the level of function in a household to be…
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Books
Nkwazi Book Club Zambian Books to read in April 2025
From legal thrillers to musing on girlhood in Zambia, Zambian authors are showing their multi-dimen…
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Books
Zambian Book Review, The Mourning Bird
Zambian authors are no strangers to the global literary scene, with numerous Zambian writers achiev…
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Books
Celebrating Zambia’s Woman Fiction Writers
In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, we take a look at Zambian female authors are spea…
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Culture
Chakwela Makumbi - The Spiritual Rain Calling of the Soli
The Chakwela Makumbi (‘pulling down the clouds’) is a centuries old rainmaking ceremony led by the …
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Culture
Ngoni Pride and Power at Ncwala 2025
Only here in Zambia and eSwatini did the Ngoni people still practise Ncwala in its traditional form…
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Culture
Lost in Translation KK's Tower of Babel
And the Lord said, Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language; and this they begin t…
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Culture
Ng'angas - Zambia's Traditional Healers
Amongst the bulletin boards and plastered walls of Zambian streets, between the commercials for coo…
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