Nkwazi Unfiltered

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 never got to learn about.

On this week’s episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, Victor sits down for a conversation about his journey into history, what inspired him to create The Z Historian, and the stories behind some of his most notable work, including the Mailoni Brothers and Zambia’s military history.

He also shares his thoughts on Zambia’s independence, the history we may have overlooked, preserving African knowledge, and how AI could change the way we document and understand our past.

How much of Zambia’s history do we really know? And what stories are still waiting to be told?

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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. The film went on to become the first Zambian feature film released on Netflix.

On this week’s episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, Thabo sits down for a conversation about growing up with albinism, the misconceptions surrounding it, and the experiences that have shaped how she sees herself. 

She also opens up about her journey in acting, future roles she would like to play, stepping into advocacy, the impact of Can You See Us?, and what she hopes people understand about living with albinism.

El Mukuka joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation about identity, music, growing up, entrepreneurship as a founder of Gin 1964, being judged by association and the journey that took him from wanting to be a rapper to becoming an internationally recognised DJ and producer.

Half Zambian and half Greek, El Mukuka speaks openly about growing up with an absent father, being labelled the “bad kid” because of the people he was associated with, and the experiences that shaped him into an artist he is today.

In this episode, he talks about his journey in music, becoming the first Zambian to attend Berklee College of Music, leaving the school because of financial challenges, and eventually finding his way back. He also opens up about building his career as a DJ and producer, his work beyond music, and the parts of his life he has chosen to keep away from the internet.

The conversation also goes into his Zambian and African identity, his Greek roots, and why being Zambian is part of what makes his sound unique. El Mukuka shares his thoughts on Zambian music and the term “Ku Chalo" and leaves us with a bigger question: what exactly is Zambian music?

This is El Mukuka beyond the music, the international stages and the image you see online.

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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 a young age, rising from being a maid, building a career as Corporate Affairs Manager for the Electoral Commission of Zambia and everything that comes with it. She also talks about her values, family and Kopala side. Listen now! 

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 this time for an unfiltered conversation. 

In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, he speaks about his childhood, how he discovered he wanted to be an artist at 6 years old, his journey, mentorship, family, legacy and Zambia’s entertainment industry.

Suzyo Shawa, popularly known as Magnate, joins Nkwazi Unfiltered for a conversation about money, betting, fatherhood, confidence, public criticism and the real story behind one of Zambia’s most talked-about online personalities.

Known for his bold public image, business mindset and association with the betting industry, Magnate has built a name that attracts attention wherever it appears. In this episode, he opens up about his upbringing, his academic background, his time in lecturing, how he built the Magnate brand, and the questions many people have asked about his lifestyle, his money and his choices.

The conversation also goes into fatherhood, relationships, online judgement, responsible betting, controversy and what it means to be both admired and criticised in public.

This is Magnate beyond the posts, the cars and the comment section.

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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 Unfiltered, Mix Kasamwa opens up about building Lusaka Starter Pack, turning content creation into a career, working with brands, dating in public, dealing with burnout, and the pressure of always being expected to be funny.

He also speaks about his journey from Gaborone to Lusaka, dropping out of university, finding his creative voice, and using his platform to talk about mental health, anxiety and depression.

This is a conversation about fame, money, identity, family, relationships and the reality of Zambia’s creative industry.

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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 built a career on challenging politicians, religious leaders, and the status quo, but this discussion reveals the man who exists away from the stage name and the deliberate controversy.

He speaks about the unexpected national storm that followed the release of Munyaule, and why he chose to run for public office not once but twice.

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 that neighbourhood taught him and talks about the careers he considered before law and journalism took over.
He also reflects on fatherhood, why he chooses to keep his personal life private, and what he wishes he could tell his 21-year-old self.

If you have ever wondered what shapes a person who moves across journalism, law, government, and writing, this conversation is for you.

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 Congolese roots and his Zambian home, and kept making music that refuses to fit into a box.

Since then, the man behind the mealie meal sack suit and the underwear-on-the-head fashion statement has continued to walk his own path. He's won a Zambian Music Award, picked up an international film prize in Paris for his short film Tazara, survived his bamboo studio burning to ashes, and built a sound he calls "Yachi Music" — a fusion of Kalindula, Rhumba, and folk that is unapologetically his own.

Mumba Yachi sat down with Chana Musakanya for an exclusive interview and we were fortunate enough to get to know the man behind the headlines, the costumes, and the controversy.