Nkwazi Unfiltered

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 to international destinations, balancing the demands of leadership with his passion for flying.

We explore Captain Walubita’s path from a young aviation enthusiast to a seasoned pilot and industry leader. He shares insights into the realities of life in the cockpit, the breathtaking views that only pilots experience, and how Proflight Zambia is shaping the future of aviation in the region. Captain Walubita also addresses the evolving aviation industry, the challenges of leadership, and his vision for the next generation of Zambian pilots.

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 region. With a remarkable journey from intern to industry leader, Komba has played a pivotal role in shaping Zambia’s digital finance landscape, driving financial inclusion, and redefining leadership in the fintech space. Komba also opens up about mentorship, balancing his work and personal life, and the importance of intentional leadership in today’s fast-changing world.

We're honoured to welcome Natasha Omokhodion (‪@natashaomokhodion1160‬), an acclaimed Zambian author of Nigerian and Jamaican heritage. Her debut novel, No Be From Hia, was a finalist for the Graywolf Press Africa Prize in 2019 and has garnered international acclaim. Join our host, Chana Musakanya, as we delve into Natasha's journey of self-discovery through writing. We explore how her diverse background has influenced her storytelling, the challenges and triumphs she's encountered in her literary career, and the profound insights she's gained.

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, storyteller, artist and co-founder of the Women's History Museum of Zambia, among many other things. 

We sat down with her to discuss her latest novel ('Perfect Marriage'), traditional Bemba marriage rites, growing up as the daughter of freedom fighter and veteran politician Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe and how she designed her ideal life.

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 her life in every way, and sharing the stage with British rock band Coldplay in New York. Esther also shared her love of being in the media space and not shying away from hard conversation on her talk show.

She was vivacious, candid, and joyful and didn't hold back with host Kamiza Chikula.