Kitwe Poetry Corner presents poems from Leonard Koloko, Richard Likumba,Van Wyck Mumba and Barney Kanjela.
Culture
Zambian culture is a mixture of traditions from all 73 Zambian tribes influenced by practices from other countries.
Funeral Trends
by John Katebe •
Who is going to be the DJ at your own funeral? Which hip hop artist is going to rap on the grand occasion? Which motivational speaker will motivate the mourners on the day of your burial?
Kitwe Poetry Corner – June 2011
by Lydia Mhango •
More poems from Kitwe Poetry Corner
Before And After – Kitwe Street Names (1961-2011)
by JS •
Every street in Kitwe tells a story. Have you ever wondered how your street got its name? Who gave it the name and why?
Two Weddings
by JS •
Two weddings took place on Friday 29th April, 2011, surrounded by pomp and ceremony. One you probably heard about, the other, you probably didn’t.
Memory Lane: Mpelembe School Bus To Auntie Becky’s
by Richard •
One of my earliest memories of Kitwe is as a five year old on the morning journey to nursery school.
The First Mayor Of Kitwe – 1954
by JS •
The story of Kitwe’s first mayor includes photos and video of inauguration ceremony at Kitwe Civic Center – 1954.
A Song On Marriage Advice
by JS •
A wedding is a graduation from the university of life, and the beginning of a life-long journey in partnership. AMALUMBO is a song giving timely advice.
Kitwe Poetry Corner – March 2011 – ii
by Lydia Mhango •
“I travelled in many strange lands
Sojourned in thy lands of milk and honey
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Mothers Day Poem
by JS •
On Mothers Day, pause for a moment and think about that very special person in your life. If you still have a mother, you have something that not everybody around you has.
