This is an ode to the women among us.
Those who walked before us and those to come. Those who wore red clay masks and rested their heads on bended knees. Those who washed the cowry bead and swung the snuff cup. Those who weaved the baskets and wrapped the cloth. Those who fought for peace and danced to the drum.
Inspired by the lives of historical women between the 17th and 19th centuries, we create a portal into the communities they led, the items they held dearly, and the spaces they impacted. Our stories depict women from all the 10 provinces of Zambia in celebration and honour.
Loongo
19 Century Warrior
Mwape
The General
Mukwae
The Secretary of State
Lueji wa Nkonde
19 Century Warrior
Julia Chikamoneka
19 Century Warrior
Mwenya
The 17 th Century Diplomat
Betty Chilunga
19 Century Warrior
The Leading Ladies Podcast
Leading Ladies is an animated podcast depicting 17th and 19th century Zambian women who held significant positions of leadership. These stories challenge the idea that historically, women were not capable of being leaders.
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E01 - Mwape
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E02 - Litunga la Mboela
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E03 - Loongo
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E04 - Na Chituti
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E05 - Lueji Wa Nkonde
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E06 - Ntemba
Leading Ladies S03 E07 - Betty Chilombo Chilunga
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E08 - Kabunda
Leading Ladies S03 E09 - Mulena Mukwae Nakatindi Yeta Nganga
Leading Ladies Zambia S01 E10 - Be Dyango
A Day in The Life of A Leading Lady
Enter an exclusive exhibition of objects held dearly by those who came before us.
Room 1
This is an ode to the women among us. Those who walked before us and those to come.
Room 2
This is an ode to the women among us. Those who walked before us and those to come.
Room 3
This is an ode to the women among us. Those who walked before us and those to come.
Collection
Those who wore red clay masks and rested their heads on bended knees. Those who washed the cowry bead and swung the snuff cup.Those who weaved the baskets and wrapped the cloth. Those who fought for peace and danced to the drum.
Cowry Belt
Creator: Unknown
Place: Zambia
Date: Unknown
Head Mask
Creator: Luvale
Place: Zambia
Date: Unknown
4 Legged Masquerade
Creator: Mbunda, Luvale
Place: Northwestern Zambia
Date: 1969
Snuff Cup
Creator: Unknown
Place: Northwestern Zambia
Date: Unknown
Double Side Drum
Creator: Luvale
Place: Zambia
Date: Unknown
Calabash
Creator: Unknown
Place: Zambia
Date: Unknown
Headrest
Creator: Twa
Place: Zambia, Bangweulu, Luapula
Date: 1912
