38: Episode 34 - James Sakala: A Sound Worth Saving

36: 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 exams, and survived by peeling cassava and waiting tables just to get by. In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, Amina Kaunda sits down with the ZNBC news anchor and actress to walk through the parts of her story most people never hear. Patricia talks honestly about the long fight to finish her education, her early days in radio, and what it actually took to earn a seat behind the main news desk. More Nkwazi: Website: https://nkwazimagazine.com/ [https://nkwazimagazine.com/] Instagram:   / nkwazimag   Facebook:   / nkwazimag   TikTok:   / nkwazimag   X: https://x.com/NkwaziMag [https://x.com/NkwaziMag] #nkwaziunfiltered #interview #podcast #zambia

35: 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. Before radio, there were ideas, small hustles, and a moment that sparked something bigger. Watch the full episode and get to know the story behind the voice.

38: 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 love for songwriting and performing. He reflects on his path from backup singer to solo artist, and what he has learned along the way about faith, discipline, identity, and navigating the Zambian music industry.

37: 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 biggest exports, Enock Mwepu and Patson Daka.  This week, Lee is in the Unfiltered studio to talk about the art of seeing what others can’t, the perks of not gatekeeping, and why he chose to make the beautiful game his life.

36: 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 most successful soap operas, Mpali.⁠ ⁠ Once an aspiring rapper, then a comic book artist and illustrator, Frank’s road to the screen has been an interesting one. ⁠We discussed why he left rap behind and how he got his foot in the door at Muvi TV. Frank also took us through some parts of his creative process, being a proudly Zambian director, and the challenges of the film industry.  We were also fortunate enough to hear about his relationship with and the devastating loss of one of his leading ladies, the much-loved Wanga Zulu. ⁠