Mulenga Kapwepwe | |
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| Born | 7 October 1958[1] Lusaka, Northern Rhodesia |
| Occupation | Author playwright |
| Alma mater | University of Zambia |
| Notable works | Zambian Women's History Museum |
| Relatives | Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe (father) Salome Kapwepwe (mother) Chileshe Mpundu Kapwepwe (sister) |
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Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe (born 7 October 1958) is a distinguished Zambian author and social activist. Kapwepwe has garnered widespread recognition for her remarkable contributions in the field of women's history, having co-founded the Zambian Women's History Museum.[2]
Kapwepwe's lineage is also noteworthy, being the daughter of Simon Kapwepwe, a prominent figure in Zambia's political history who served as the country's former vice-president.[3] In addition to her work in preserving and promoting women's history, Kapwepwe is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education.
Kapwepwe has dedicated herself to building libraries in Lusaka, Zambia's capital city, with the aim of providing young children access to education and empowering them to shape their own futures.[4] Her selfless contributions in this regard have garnered significant praise and recognition, making her a prominent figure in Zambia's social and educational landscape.[5]
- ^ IFACCA (22 September 2009). "Profile of Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe" (PDF). Sydney: International Federation of Arts Councils and Culture Agencies (IFACCA). Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ Lusaka Times Staff (28 February 2018). "Joint #WikiWomen initiative in Zambia to make internet more gender equal". Lusaka Times. Lusaka. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ Okafor, Lovelyn (7 August 2015). "Mulenga Kapwepwe: Zambia's Queen of the Arts, Creating a Reading Revolution in Africa". Lagos, Nigeria: Konnect Africa. Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ Marc Hoeferlin, and Lauren Said-Moorhouse (19 August 2014). "Meet Mulenga Kapwepwe, Zambia's Patron of The Arts". Atlanta: Cable News Network (CNN). Retrieved 20 July 2018.
- ^ UZACOONA (25 November 2017). "14 Quotes from Mulenga Kapwepwe". Lusaka: UZACOONA Magazine. Archived from the original on 28 October 2018. Retrieved 20 July 2018.