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Inside Africa’s First Shaolin Temple
About 18 kilometres north of Lusaka, a Chinese Buddhist complex has become a meeting point between Shaolin tradition and Zambian life. Inside, young Zambians train in kung fu, study, perform …
Culture
The Kuomboka Ceremony A Glimpse into Lozi Tradition
The Lozi people are known for the vitality of their culture, distinct history and rich mythology. They’re also known fo…
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The Lozi people are known for the vitality of their cu…
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The Origins of Chibuku An Iconic African Brew
In the heart of Zambia's mining town of Kitwe, a bustling city on the Copperbelt Province, a brewing legacy was born in…
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In the heart of Zambia's mining town of Kitwe, a bustl…
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Cosmic Warfare Eclipses in African Traditional Beliefs
Both solar and lunar eclipses have held profound significance in the traditional beliefs and myths of numerous African …
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Both solar and lunar eclipses have held profound signi…
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The Legend of Nyami Nyami Guardian Deity of the Zambezi River
The Zambezi River is a lifeline for countless communities and a source of spiritual significance for the Tonga people w…
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The Zambezi River is a lifeline for countless communit…
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Romancing the Ndombondo
My mother makes music when she cooks: swift turns, tender swirls, gentle splashes, firm shakes, and precise cuts. Her c…
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My mother makes music when she cooks: swift turns, ten…
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Zambia’s Role in 30 Years of Afrofuturism
To know where we are going, we must know where we have come from. This is a concept well described through the term San…
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To know where we are going, we must know where we have…
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Reviving Zamrock
This was the first thing I noticed at Modzi Arts. In a world where we’ve been encouraged to shatter glass ceilings, wha…
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This was the first thing I noticed at Modzi Arts. In a…
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Culture
They Can See Us
Zambian film veteran, Kenny ‘Roc’ Mumba impresses with his directorial debut, Can You See Us, a poignant tale about a b…
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Zambian film veteran, Kenny ‘Roc’ Mumba impresses with…
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Demystifying African Cosmology
The Chokwe people of Zambia, renowned for their mastery of astronomy, have unravelled the cosmos through their unique c…
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The Chokwe people of Zambia, renowned for their master…
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Understanding Parasocial Relationships
One recent Saturday morning, I woke up to the news that a South African rapper AKA had been killed
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One recent Saturday morning, I woke up to the news tha…
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Zambia’s Leading Ladies
The African continent has a long and storied history of female leaders, warriors
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The African continent has a long and storied history o…
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The Most Memorable Nkwazi Covers
Nkwazi’s design, look and feel has evolved over its ten-year existence, but the commitment to quality, eye-catching cov…
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Nkwazi’s design, look and feel has evolved over its te…
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Zambia Belonging
Zambia Belonging is a counter-archive of objects that explore home, identity and belonging from people that have a conn…
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Zambia Belonging is a counter-archive of objects that …
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Damyna the Musical
Zambia’s name is becoming more synonymous with the film lovers in Cannes, France. Ngosa Chungu’s E18hteam was the first…
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Zambia’s name is becoming more synonymous with the fil…
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6 Zambian YouTube Channels you Should Watch
Since it was founded 16 years ago, YouTube has become the world’s largest online video sharing platform…
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Since it was founded 16 years ago, YouTube has become …
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Ngoma Dolce
Ngoma Dolce Music Academy is Zambia’s first tuition centre for music training in instruments and voice.
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Ngoma Dolce Music Academy is Zambia’s first tuition ce…
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