28 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media/ — The N’cwala (or Nc’wala) ceremony is a major annual cultural festival celebrated by the Ngoni people of Zambia’s Eastern Province. Held every year on the last Saturday of February at Mtenguleni village near Chipata, it primarily serves as a thanksgiving festival for the first fruits of the harvest and an occasion to pay homage to God, ancestral spirits, and the Paramount Chief Mpezeni. Continue reading
10 Feb. 2026 /Mpelembe Media — In the heart of Southern Africa, the visual landscape is a moving gallery of saturated color and structural complexity. To the casual observer, the vibrant fabrics draped across shoulders or swaying in the heat of the Bulozi Plain are simply striking textiles. However, through a cultural lens, the Chitenge and the traditional Lozi attire are much more: they are “living monuments.” In Zambia, clothing is a sophisticated system of social signifiers that unifies the Lozi—a people composed of 38 distinct ethnic groups—into a singular national identity. From the “sartorial engineering” of the heavy skirts to the global journey of the wax prints, Zambian fashion narrating a story of indigenous resilience, colonial appropriation, and a confident modern renaissance.
April 21, 2024 /Human interest/ — Zambia is a country rich in culture and traditions. Throughout the year, various tribes celebrate their heritage through vibrant ceremonies. Here are some of the most famous ones:
Sept. 21, 2023 /Entertainment/ –The Fwemba dance is performed by the Tumbuka people of Zambia for a variety of reasons, including: Continue reading