I took this photo to encourage the owner who has experienced ridicule for coming with a bicycle to work. The idea was to show him how beautiful his bike looks in a photo. He loved it and asked if he could have it framed. A photo reveals a beauty that is hidden to the naked … Continue reading Beauty From A New Angle
From Native-First to Women-First: Are We Repeating History?
Today, a new movement is gaining momentum that seeks to elevate women into leadership, education, and entrepreneurship. This feminist movement is a subtle protest against the system
The Silent Wins We Overlook About Our Country
In fact, it’s not uncommon for Zambians to have a light-hearted disagreement over who gets to host or entertain a visitor
This Place
Sometimes,I'm tired of this place.Most times,I'm just tired in this place. I dream of rest—But life won’t pause.CircumstanceDenies the cause. I'm just somebody,A soul worn thin,Just a bodyTrying to begin—Again,In this place.
Reflections On WinterABC
One of the highlights for me was writing a heartfelt letter to those in the diaspora—a message of connection, longing, and shared identity. The response it received from those I shared it with reminded me of the power of words to bridge distance
The Storyteller’s Lens: Telling The Same Story Differently
These films did not always follow conventional structures, but they carried lessons, questions, and reflections that lingered long after the credits rolled.
Belief Isn’t Always Logic—Sometimes Its Life
Do not argue to win. Do not make someone feel foolish for what they believe. A child who believes in the tooth fairy will eventually meet reality—but that belief was part of their journey, their wonder, their growth
Malawi: A Future Visit to My Second Home
Malawi speaks Chichewa, the same language my father grew up speaking in Zambia. It’s more than just a linguistic link; it’s a thread that ties our families, traditions, and stories together. When I hear Chichewa spoken, it resonates with familiarity and warmth, like the comforting echo of home.
Creating Without the Spotlight: My Audio-First Evolution
Have you ever woken up in the middle of the night with deep, beautiful thoughts—only to forget them by morning? That used to be me. So, I started a blog.
The Cycle Of Rebellion: How Parenting And Nation-Building Mirror Each Other
But perhaps one of the most profound metaphors for parenting—especially in the African context—is that of a country emerging from colonial rule
Adulting: When Your Zipper Betrays You
Its not that I don’t care. Its just that I’ve learned to prioritize dignity over perfection, and confidence over catastrophe. Adulting, it turns out, is less about having it all together and more about pretending you do while your zipper says otherwise.
A Letter to Those Far From Home
I felt a lump in my throat. I hadn’t realized how much those words meant to me until I was away from home. In that moment, I wasn’t just a visitor in another country — I was a Zambian, deeply connected to a place that had shaped me in ways I hadn’t fully appreciated
Food As A Language
In our culture, food is a powerful symbol—a form of communication. The meaning behind a dish can change depending on the occasion and how it is served
I’m A Shameless Audiobook Guy
I'm feeling some type of way just writing this. I can already feel you judging me for approaching today's prompt from the angle of audiobooks. Its day 11 in the #WinterABC25 festival. We are talking about books
The Thirst of a Leaf
The poem is about a time I learnt that we don’t have to love everything we care for, but we must care for everything entrusted to us
Water As A Lifeline: From Basic Need To Business Opportunity
Should questions about ethics be asked when a basic right becomes a business opportunity?
Marriage: Traditional Steps In Zambia
Today we are prompted to talk about love or marriage. I am sharing the general practice in my country where we now fuse-in tradition in modern weddings and pre-marital stages
The Importance Of Cover Songs
The room fell silent, with heads nodding in appreciation, while Kasazi stood frozen, unsure of what to do next. Then, Wezi's composure broke, and she stormed off the set, overcome with emotion
The First Time With AI
In the glow of screens, we chase the spark,Like teens in love, fumbling in the dark.We whisper prompts, unsure, unwise,Expecting magic, truth, and skies. We flirt with code, we tease the cloud,We boast of bots, we speak so loud.But depth is missing, thought is thin,We want the prize, but not the sin. AI’s no god, … Continue reading The First Time With AI
Africa And Artificial Intelligence: A Curious Affair
AI, like sex, is not a one-sided affair. You don’t just press a button and expect magic. You must know what you want, communicate it clearly, and guide the process. The machine is a















