A Documentary Presented by Patience Chisanga And Kalumba Chikonde , about Zambia’s Liberation movement. It focuses on the many Political sacrifices that were made in the run up to Independence. We tell the story of the Independence struggle through the eyes of Dr Kenneth Kaunda, Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe’ s Widow, Salome Kapwepwe and Daughter-Chilufya Kapwepwe , Sikota Wina, Mama Kankasa, Vernon Mwaanga and names that you rarely hear in stories about the Liberation struggle-Jacob Mwila Kapanga (He narrates a story of how survived two gunshot wounds during the struggle) and Rodwell Mwansabamba. A story of the Lillian Burton Murder. The liberation movement and political sacrifices have left indelible marks in the hearts of many.
Great documentary. Thanks to the producers. Tribute to all the freedom fighters for the resistance they put up against opression from the self-imposed rulers of the universe.
We have come a long way indeed and we still have a long way to go on Liberation road. One day Africans and Africa shall truly be free, as free as God created us to be.
Now we need to rid ourselves of the foolish crop of politicians who continue to enslaved Zambians
And you think you have heard it all before! But every time you hear firsthand accounts of what took place during the struggle for our country’s independence, you are always amazed at how little you actually know and understand. School Text books are great, but nothing beats firsthand accounts from survivors who actually took part in the struggle. I just celebrated our country’s independence day (Oct 24) with a renewed sense of patriotism and appreciation for my parents’ generation and what they endured to win our Independence.
Actually my father was one of the countless youthful foot-soldiers, based in the Copperbelt at the time, who participated in the cha cha cha movement. He even spent some time in jail at Kamfinsa for his “naughtiness”. Indeed there were many young, faceless,…
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Indeed there were many young, faceless, and ordinary people who took part in the struggle. And we don’t expect our history books or documentaries to capture them all. But, like my father, many of these people were (and those still living are) perfectly content to tell these stories and accounts to their children and grandchildren. All the same, it is our collective history as a nation and we should be proud of it.
GREAT SERIES ZAMTEL, looking forward to your future episodes.
A brilliant revisit to a period of great bravery and sacrifice by the selfless men, women and families that ‘attended to the birth of Zambia’.
A well-researched/produced/presented piece of history that adds to the foundation and identity of Zambia.
Well-done Zamtel and Loyola Production.