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Nkwazi Unfiltered
"Nkwazi Unfiltered" is a podcast series produced by Nkwazi Magazine that features candid conversations with influential figures in Zambia, including both well-established leaders and emerging talents. Each episode delves into the personal and professional journeys of these individuals, offering listeners unfiltered insights into their experiences, challenges, and successes. The podcast aims to inspire and inform by showcasing diverse perspectives from various sectors within Zambia.
Episodes
Nkwazi Unfiltered48: Episode 48: Sipho Phiri: Business. Investment. Legacy.
Sipho Phiri has built a career in banking, investment, infrastructure development and renewable energy. The entrepreneur and corporate-finance specialist is…
Nkwazi Unfiltered47: Episode 47: Betty Chilunga: Her Fight For Independence
On this Independence Special, Betty Chilunga joins Nkwazi Unfiltered to share her story as a freedom fighter during Zambia’s struggle for independence. She…
Nkwazi Unfiltered46: Episode 46: Victor Simukonda: What Zambia's History Missed
Lieutenant Colonel Victor Simukonda, better known as Victor Simz or The Z Historian, is on a mission to uncover the parts of Zambia’s history that many of us…
Nkwazi Unfiltered45: Episode 45: Thabo Kaamba: See Me Differently
Thabo Kaamba started acting at just eight years old, but it was her role as young Joseph in Can You See Us? that brought her story to a much wider audience…
Nkwazi Unfiltered44: Episode 44: El Mukuka: Two Identities, One DJ
El Mukuka joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation about identity, music, growing up, entrepreneurship as a founder of Gin 1964, being judged by association…
Nkwazi Unfiltered43: Episode 43: Patricia Luhanga: Behind The Composure
Patricia Luhanga joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation where we get to hear more about her journey, growing up in Northern Province, facing challenges at…
Nkwazi Unfiltered42: Episode 42: Bob Nkosha: When The Laughs Stop
He discovered the character “Dorika” at only 13 years old and became one of Zambia’s most talked-about stand-up comedian, Bob Nkosha returns to the mic, but…
Nkwazi Unfiltered41: Episode 41 - Magnate: Betting, Cars & Contraversy
Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation about money, betting, fatherhood, confidence, public criticism and the real…
Nkwazi Unfiltered40: Episode 40 - Mix Kasamwa: The Truth About Fame
Everyone knows Mix Kasamwa as “The Hardest Ohn in LSK”, but what does life look like behind the jokes, the videos and the public image? In this episode of…
Nkwazi Unfiltered39: Episode 39 - Petersen Zagaze: The Man Behind The stage Name
Petersen Zagaze joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation that reaches far beyond the music and the headlines. As one of Zambia’s most outspoken artists, he…
Nkwazi Unfiltered38: Episode 38 - Dickson Jere: Private Life Exposed
On this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, Amina Kaunda sits down with Dickson for a different kind of interview. He opens up about growing up in Matero and what…
Nkwazi Unfiltered37: Episode 37 - Mumba Yachi: The Man who Lost Everything Twice!
When you're deported from the country you call home, most would pack up their dreams and disappear. Mumba Yachi didn't. He rebuilt his life, embraced both his…
Nkwazi Unfiltered36: Episode 36 - Patricia Ellis Chama: Loss, Grit and Becoming
Before she became Zambia’s favourite TV presenter, Patricia Ellis spent eight years out of school. She was twelve when her father died, failed her Grade 9…
Nkwazi Unfiltered35: Episode 35 - Peter "Pzee" Zulu: More than a voice
Peter Zulu, better known as PZEE on the Red Hot Breakfast Show on Hot FM Zambia, is a voice you already know, but the story behind it might surprise you…
Nkwazi Unfiltered38: Episode 34 - James Sakala: A Sound Worth Saving
James Sakala joins Chana Musakanya this week on Unfiltered for a conversation about his journey in music, from his early years in Mkushi to discovering his…
Nkwazi Unfiltered37: Episode 33 - Lee Kawanu: The Talent Architect
Lee Kawanu is one of the country’s most successful football talent scouts. He’s also the founder of Kafue Celtic Football Club - the former home of two of our…
Nkwazi Unfiltered36: Episode 32 - Frank Sibbuku: A Life in Frames
The very talented and prolific Frank Sibbuku is a creative who has brought numerous television shows and movies to our screens - including one of the country’s…
Nkwazi Unfiltered35: Episode 31 - Paul Mwanza: Man of Steel
A champion is in our midst this week! Paul Mwanza is a powerhouse who entered the history books in 2024 when he became the first African athlete to be crowned…
Nkwazi Unfiltered34: Episode 30 - Sana Ginwalla: The Art Behind Belonging
Lusaka-born and based curator and archivist, Sana Ginwalla is interested in stories - hers, yours, ours. In exploring archives, memories, and heritage. In…
Nkwazi Unfiltered33: Episode 29 - Emmanuel Mwanza: Leaving His Mark
Emmanuel Mwanza is determined to leave his mark in society - and he certainly has the determination and discipline to do just that. The visionary founder of…
Nkwazi Unfiltered31: Episode 28 - Salma Sky: A Life Without Limits
After a brief modelling stint, Salma Sky stepped back in the studio and eventually became a household name after featuring on hits like ‘Kapiripiri’ and ‘Ruby…
Nkwazi Unfiltered28: Episode 27 - Dr Kunda Phiri: Building with Purpose & Intention
We're kicking Season 2 off, with a woman who grew up a school-loving bookworm and ended up with four degrees and a successful business by the age of 31 - all…
Nkwazi Unfiltered27: Episode 26 - Unfiltered Christmas Special
25 guests down, 0 hosts interviewed...until now. Chana Musakanya and Kamiza Chikula have spent the year having insightful and entertaining conversations…
Nkwazi Unfiltered26: Episode 25 - Sampa the Great: On Home, Identity & Her Sound
With her distinct and powerful voice, Sampa the Great masterfully blends hip-hop, spoken word, and African traditions into an authentic sound that has garnered…
Nkwazi Unfiltered24: Episode 24 - Fisho Mwale: Weathering Life's Seasons
Fisho Mwale. The entrepreneur, former Mayor of Lusaka, and co-founder of Yalelo, one of Zambia's leading aquaculture companies, is our unfiltered guest this…
Nkwazi Unfiltered23: Episode 23 - Naomie Pilula: The Beauty in Being
When you go viral for the wrong reasons, crawling under a rock would be a decision many would understand, but Naomie Pilula didn't. She opted to continue…
Nkwazi Unfiltered22: Episode 22 - Dr Aaron Mujajati: The Medicine Man
Dr Aaron Mujajati's had to learn how to walk twice, failed Grade 7, and to his surprise, ended up a doctor. Today, he uses social media and humour to teach…
Nkwazi Unfiltered21: Episode 21 - Dr Gabriel Pollen: The Scholar and Statesman
Kamiza Chikula sits down with Dr Gabriel Pollen, the Permanent Secretary in Zambia’s Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development, a proud member of the…
Nkwazi Unfiltered20: Episode 20 - Pamela Pio: Leading Through Service
Pamela Pio, General Manager - Corporate Services and Company Secretary for our sponsor, MTN Zambia! Pio is a seasoned legal professional with extensive…
Nkwazi Unfiltered19: Episode 19 - Dumisani Lingamangali Ncube: The Radical Entrepreneur Behind the Africa Must Think Movement
Known as "The Radical Entrepreneur," Dumisani Lingamangali Ncube is a businessman, author, and motivational speaker who started his journey by selling…
Nkwazi Unfiltered18: Episode 18 - Emmanuel 'Jagari' Chanda: The Last Zamrocker
The legendary frontman (and sole surviving founding member) of W.I.T.C.H., Emmanuel "Jagari" Chanda, graces us with his presence! Chanda founded the band…
Nkwazi Unfiltered17: Episode 17 - Lawrence Thompson: Taking risks. Taking charge. Taking off.
A giant of the Zambian film industry, Lawrence Thompson is a filmmaker and producer known for his work on Kabanana, Makofi, and Can You See Us?, the first…
Nkwazi Unfiltered16: Episode 16 - Rodney Sikumba: From the Corporate World to Championing Zambia’s Tourism Sector
Rodney Sikumba lost both of his parents early on in life, but that didn't hamper him from making something of himself. He graduated from university, climbed…
Nkwazi Unfiltered15: Episode 15 - Simon Mwewa: Finding His Own Way and Stepping Into Urban Activism
Theology graduate turned urban activist, Chitambala “Simon” Mwewa is one of Lusaka's most recognisable faces. Although best known for filming street-level…
Nkwazi Unfiltered14: Episode 14 - Linda Kasonde: Taking Unexpected Paths and Fighting the Good Fight
How does one go from never having sought attention to being a "rebel" who is unafraid to speak truth to power? Linda Kasonde didn't set out to become the kind…
Nkwazi Unfiltered13: Episode 13 - Sonny Zulu: The Making of a Leader
When Sonny Zulu, CEO of Standard Chartered Bank Zambia, joined our host Kamiza Chikula for this episode, we knew it would be a good one! Sonny shared humorous…
Nkwazi Unfiltered12: Episode 12 - Panji Banda: How a Breakdancing Kid from the Copperbelt Found Himself in the Corporate World, Radio, and Comedy
In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, our host Chana Musakanya sits down with Panji Banda – corporate leader, radio storyteller, and stand-up comedian – for a…
Nkwazi Unfiltered11: Episode 11 - Monica Musonda: Embracing New Beginnings and Building from the Ground Up
Monica Musonda walked away from a successful global career to build something of her own - from scratch. On this week's episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, the…
Nkwazi Unfiltered10: Episode 10 - Dana Patel: Finding Herself and Creativity Through the Lens of Cultural Transition
In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, we sit down with Dana Patel, a Zambia-based photographer whose quiet, striking images have earned her a devoted following…
Nkwazi Unfiltered9: Episode 9 - Jito Kayumba: Leading and Building a Legacy Through Impact
We sit down with Jito Kayumba, Special Assistant to the President for Economic and Development Affairs. From humble beginnings to holding one of the most…
Nkwazi Unfiltered8: Episode 8 - Lulu Haangala-Wood: Living Authentically and the Art of Meaningful Media in Zambia
In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, we sit down with Lulu Haangala-Wood (@luluhaangala4899), media pioneer, co-founder of The Wood Kitchen…
Nkwazi Unfiltered7: Episode 7 - Jayne Mazimba: How She Went from Debt to Financial Freedom and You Can Too
In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, we sit down with Jane Mazimba (@JayneMazimba) an award-winning personal finance educator, strategist, and author…
Nkwazi Unfiltered6: Episode 6 - Captain Josias Walubita: On Navigating the Skies and Leadership in Zambian Aviation
With over 20 years of experience in aviation, Captain Josias Walubita, the Director of Flight Operations at Proflight Zambia, has flown the skies from Zambia…
Nkwazi Unfiltered5: Episode 5 - Komba Malukutila: Growing from Intern to a CEO with Purpose in Zambia's Digital Revolution
In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, we sit down with Komba Malukutila, the CEO of MTN Mobile Money Zambia and one of the youngest fintech leaders in the…
Nkwazi Unfiltered4: Episode 4 - Natasha Omokhodion: Literary Acclaim, Cultural Identity, and 'No Be From Hia'
We're honoured to welcome Natasha Omokhodion (@natashaomokhodion1160), an acclaimed Zambian author of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Her debut novel, No Be…
Nkwazi Unfiltered3: Episode 3 - Mulenga Kapwepwe: Creating a Legacy Beyond Freedom's Shadow
Mulenga Kapwepwe is many things, and it can be difficult to know where to start describing her. She is a cultural activist, born of a famed family, author…
Nkwazi Unfiltered2: Episode 2 - Esther Chungu: Blossoming in More Ways than One
Celebrated musician Esther Chungu (@estherchungu1018) joins us in the studio to discuss what's keeping her busy these days, how becoming a mother has altered…
Nkwazi Unfiltered1: Episode 1 - Pompi: His Journey Through Music, Finding his Faith, and Navigating Life with a Family
Our new podcast, Unfiltered, is here! Our first guest, Pompi (@PompiMusicTV), is no stranger to Nkwazi, having appeared in our magazine's print and online…