RUN TIME:

19th May 2025 - 30th June 2025

Nkwazi Capture Your Culture photography competition invites photographers of all skill levels to capture and celebrate diverse cultures through their unique lens. Whether you're using a fancy camera or a smartphone, we value your perspective.

Theme: Capture Your Culture

Culture is a part of our daily lives - through the traditions we uphold, in our celebrations, and adaptation. Show us your

culture in all its breadth and depth.

How you can explore the theme:

• Culinary Heritage: Food preparation, communal dining, or even special family recipes.
• Cultural transmission: How cultural knowledge is passed down generations
• Occupations: Occupations that are distinctly tied to cultural identity
• Art: Artistic creations and/or performances of a specific culture
• Migration: How culture transforms across borders
• The Sacred: Religious or spiritual practices

This is NOT limited to Zambian culture.

We're Looking For

• Cultural stories that are compelling and authentic.
• A thoughtful approach to the theme
• Work that avoids the stereotypical and looks for deeper cultural meaning

We're excited to see your exploration of the beauty and nuances of your culture!

Prizes

1st Prize - K2500 + Feature on Nkwazi Magazine’s digital platforms

2nd Prize - K1500 + Feature on Nkwazi Magazine’s digital platforms

3rd Prize - K1000 + Feature on Nkwazi Magazine’s digital platforms

People’s Choice Award - K1000 + Feature on Nkwazi Magazine’s digital platforms

Submissions

All submissions are to be made via either Facebook or Instagram.

How to submit:

All participants must have either a valid Instagram or Facebook account. To participate in the Competition, eligible participants should follow the steps below:

1. Step 1: Take a photo based on the theme provided using a digital camera or a mobile phone camera.
2. Step 2: Post the entry photo to your Instagram feed/Facebook page. Ensure your Instagram/Facebook account is set to public.
3. Step 3: Tag Nkwazi Magazine AND use the hashtag #NkwaziCaptureYourCulture.

Participants who do not follow the above steps will not have their submissions accepted.

RULES:

1. This Competition is organised by Nkwazi Magazine. By participating in this Competition, participants are deemed to have agreed to be bound by these Competition Terms and meet the eligibility criteria stated in the Ts & Cs.
2. Competition Period - The Competition will start at 5:00 pm on 19th May 2025 and end at 5:00 pm on 30th June 2025. All submissions after 5:00 pm on 30th June 2025 shall not be eligible for the Competition.
3. The Competition is open to Zambian residents aged 18 and above.
4. Employees, subsidiaries, and suppliers of Nkwazi Magazine and their immediate family members are NOT eligible to participate in the Competition.
5. Eligible participants are required to submit their entries during the Competition period either via Instagram or Facebook and follow the steps outlined in the How to Participate section.
6. Entries are limited to ONE submission PER PERSON.
7. Images submitted must be the original work of the participant.
8. Participants must be the sole authors of the work submitted.
9. Images generated by artificial intelligence and/or manipulated (e.g., photoshopped) in any way are prohibited.