CULTURED
History
Betty Kaunda, The Blueprint
The Kaunda family house in Chilenje still stands, and one might wonder if it would have endured this long without Mama Betty, who shifted roles endlessly—from door to window to …
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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Music
The King of Mbalax
Legendary Senegalese musician Youssou N’Dour has wowed audiences for decades, earning his reputatio…
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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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Arts
Frozen Moment
There is a certain kind of empowerment I feel being able to capture wildlife in its element, with t…
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History
Betty Kaunda, The Blueprint
The Kaunda family house in Chilenje still stands, and one might wonder if it would have endured thi…
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History
Tomo Nyirenda Witch Hunter
Tomo Nyirenda's deadly crusade against witches in Central Africa intertwined religious extremism wi…
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History
Zambia's Archaeological History
Zambia’s archaeological heritage offers a remarkable glimpse into early human history, featuring gr…
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History
Adamson Mushala From Patriot to Outlaw
Adamson Bratson Mushala is one of Zambia’s most complex historical figures — a freedom fighter with…
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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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Books
Recollections of a Tribal Hybrid
To me, there is absolutely nothing better than being Zambian. I love everything about my country, f…
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Books
The Making of the Miombo Book
The initial interest to photograph and identify the plants was sparked by the exposure to the array…
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Culture
5 Zambian YouTube Channels you Need to Know
Zambia’s YouTube terrain is steadily expanding as Zambians are increasingly taking up space on the …
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Culture
The Case for African Art
Culture is a fishbowl; anyone can look through it, but only those inside can truly understand it. A…
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Culture
Zambia’s Most Powerful Monarchies
Even in the modern era, traditional monarchs such as Mwata Kazembe of the Lunda, Chitimukulu of the…
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Culture
Best Zambian Podcasts you Need to Hear
The Zambian podcast scene is small but growing and the subject matters vary. Whether you’re looking…
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