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  1. "Fire next time" creates stir

    20-09-2007 14:28 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - Lusaka - Last weekend, the Lusaka Playhouse came alive with "Fire Next Time." This play evoked the audience to look at street kids in a different light. The play’s refreshing angle gave the kids on the street a human face as most of them have been found to be on the street because they have lost their parents either due to the HIV/AIDS pandemic, ill treatment by their parents or guardians and poverty. "The fire next time" revolves around the gang from "The House of Wisdom" which includes gang leader Chotaya, Seba — Chotaya’s right hand man, Yusufu — Chotaya’s older brother, Msamariya — Chotaya’s girlfriend, Tool boy and Chizola — Chotaya’s minions as they all reflected on how they go…

  2. Impact Band makes Impact

    10-09-2007 17:28 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - September 10, 2007 Lusaka - Time and time again Impact band have proved their staying power on the live performances scene clearly highlighting and showcasing the respect people have for them. Having proved their mantle on the Copperbelt in the recent past at a benefit concert for Diggers Rugby Club where they overwhelmed their audience who dubbed them ‘Versatile Impact’ is back in Lusaka with a bang. This band, featuring at ‘The Lounge Bar & Restaurant’ in Northmead area, is usually in residence, impressive and in some cases overwhelming, especially when belting out local beats. Though, so often with resident and local bands, their attempt at authentic sound and freshness n…

  3. B-Sharp Band still in shape

    13-07-2007 15:25 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - There is no doubt that B-Sharp band are an established local band with still enough versatility to entertain audiences. Listening to their jaunt at the Brown Frog on Saturday May 19, the band was at its element as they started off their set of contemporary songs and jazz copyrights, Zambian rock and Kalindula, the most noticeable however was the overflowing number of musicians who were on hand to give a true ode to this versatile band who have backed many a musician in the country and within the region. During their introductory set, jazz set, some people in he crowd felt that there was need for a vocalist to sing along with the band while playing their jazz set. What became clear…

  4. Puppeteers set standards for children’s theatre

    13-07-2007 15:23 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - 21 May 2007, by Chamilesu Kapaipi. Lusaka – ASSITEJ Zambia is playing host to four of the 14 Southern Africa Development Countries (SADC) as they participate in the HIV/Aids workshop under the theme of “setting standards for our children’s theatre.” The workshop, which is being held at Cresta Golf View Hotel, preceded an opening ceremony at the hotel. This workshop brings to the fore role of puppet theatre in social change as well as the knowledge on how puppeteers can best utilise their skill to tackle the aspect of HIV/Aids within their communities,” Workshop Facilitator Asher Phiri said. He further said that the training is taking on a holistic approach and emphasizing on pract…

  5. Seventh European Film Festival

    16-05-2007 16:20 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - 16 May 2007, by Chamilesu Kapaipi Lusaka. 'Black Mor"s Island" premiered at the Lusaka Playhouse at the weekend during the opening of the seventh European Film Festival that is running through to May 20. Black Mor"s Island is about 15 year old hard labour, Kid. Kid steals a map leading to the treasure of notorious pirate Black Mor. Together with his crew of misfits; he sets on an adventure of a life time aboard his vessel and sets to sea. "The festival allows one an opportunity to catch a glimpse into another reality and diverse worlds of the countries that have films representative of their country" said an audience member. Speaking at the opening of the festival Minister of Community De…

  6. Introduction

    05-05-2007 20:43 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - Based in Lusaka, Zambia, I have been practicing journalism from 2002. I am a freelance journalist and media consultant; having worked in various magazines, publications and local and regional newspapers. As a print media journalist, I usually visualize my stories and as such I have continuously been inclined to the arts and travel, two aspects of discussion which I thoroughly enjoy. I am artistically inclined as such on this blog you can read about my country, my travels within SADC and whatever I can tell about my personal life and passion for the film industry.

  7. Award winners presented during theatre festival in Lusaka

    05-05-2007 20:41 door Chamilesu Kapaipi
    - 5 May 2007, by Chamilesu Kapaipi in Lusaka, Zambia. With the first president, Dr. Kenneth Kaunda in attendance, NAPSA Theatre emerged as best production winner of mainstream theatre category with their highly adrenaline triggered production dubbed 'Dead Roots", while Seka Theatre with their physical/minimalist play 'Sankani Moyo – Choose life" emerged as Community (Popular) Theatre category best community group winner and Dominican Convent Secondary School"s play 'A step beyond" as best production winner in the school category.Midst the local and international drama interaction and competition, awards were evenly spread as artistes got recognition for their roles in the production that we…

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