Here are some of the most famous Zambian authors:

• Dambisa Moyo
• Namwali Serpell
• Binwell Sinyangwe
• Ellen Banda-Aaku
• Efemia Chela
• Wilbur Smith
• Kayo Chingonyi
• Chilu Lemba
• Delia Owens
• Ingrid Nayame
• Alexandra Fuller

These authors have written a wide range of works, including novels, short stories, poetry, and non-fiction. Their work has been praised for its insights into Zambian culture, history, and politics. They have also been recognized for their literary talent and have won numerous awards.

Here is a brief overview of each author’s work:

• Dambisa Moyo is an economist and author. Her book Dead Aid: How the West Was Lost was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written three other books, all of which have been best sellers.
• Namwali Serpell is a novelist and short story writer. Her novel The Old Drift won the 2015 Man Booker Prize for Africa. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Thrilling Adventures of Love and Pain.
• Binwell Sinyangwe is a novelist and playwright. His novel The Last of the Wine was a finalist for the 2006 Caine Prize for African Writing. He has also published a collection of short stories, The Laughing Cry.
• Ellen Banda-Aaku is a children’s book author and novelist. Her book Wandi’s Little Voice won the 2004 Macmillan Writer’s Prize for Africa. She has also published two novels, Patchwork and The Girl Who Could Fly.
• Efemia Chela is a poet and short story writer. Her poetry has been published in several magazines and journals. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Girl Who Could Fly.
• Wilbur Smith is a novelist. He has written over 40 novels, many of which have been bestsellers. His novels are set in Africa and often feature adventure and romance.
• Kayo Chingonyi is a poet and short story writer. His poetry has been published in several magazines and journals. He has also published a collection of short stories, The Beauty of the Falling Star.
• Chilu Lemba is a novelist and short story writer. Her novel The Girl Who Could Fly was a finalist for the 2015 Caine Prize for African Writing. She has also published a collection of short stories, The Thrilling Adventures of Love and Pain.
• Delia Owens is an American author who grew up in Zambia. Her novel Where the Crawdads Sing was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written a non-fiction book, Cry of the Kalahari.
• Alexandra Fuller is an American author who grew up in Zambia. Her memoir Don’t Let’s Go to the Dogs Tonight was a New York Times bestseller. She has also written two other memoirs, Scribbling the Cat and The Legend of Colm O’Lochlainn.

These are just a few of the many talented Zambian authors who are writing today. Their work is helping to bring Zambian culture and history to a wider audience.