LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space

About LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space

LEMBA, meaning "to write" in Bemba, represents a groundbreaking initiative to amplify the voices of talented African women writers, offering a platform where their stories, perspectives, and creativity can shine. The show presents the unique view of accomplished female African authors, providing insights into their creative processes, inspirations, and the stories behind their works., creating an immersive experience for listeners eager to discover the rich tapestry of African literature. It is dedicated to celebrating and spotlighting the remarkable contributions of female African authors to literature and culture. This podcast is part of the Africana Woman Network.

Publisher

Africana Woman Network

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

24 Dec 2023

Latest episode

1 May 2024

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   1 May 2024

   LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space with Makheni Zonneveld

   Makheni Zonneveld is the Coolest Granny in Town. Originally from South Africa, she is an energetic 70-year-young granny. Makheni is the founder of Real Solutions Training (1999) and the Free Health Club (2021) and the authour of Healthier and Slimmer. She was is more known for being a speaker, trainer, coach and storyteller in the corporate sector. She became a wellness speaker and coach since proper health information saved her from an operation in 2008. She is a mother of two adult daughters and has one grandson. She now lives in The Netherlands with her husband and business partner, Koen Zonneveld. The book can be found at: https://www.healthierandslimmer.online/ (https://www.healthierandslimmer.online/) Africana Woman - africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Connect with Makheni at: https://www.facebook.com/makheni.zonneveld (https://www.facebook.com/makheni.zonneveld) www.freehealthclub.online (http://www.freehealthclub.online) www.makheni.com (http://www.makheni.com) The Africana Woman Network is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

2. 

   19 Feb 2024

   E6: LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Linda Ndungane

   Introducing Linda Ndungane, a creative strategist, employer brand specialist by day and a children's book author, podcaster and radio host by passion. Her debut book, 'We Pray Together, We Play Together', is a faith-filled children's book aimed at teaching children about the power of prayer. With a touch of Ubuntu and inclusivity, Linda shares the importance of cultivating a relationship with God and others from a young age, through a heartwarming story of three pre-primary school girls who teach each other how to pray. Suitable for children aged 4 to 8, this book is a tool for parents to assist them in teaching their children about the importance of prayer and journaling their thoughts as they develop. Let Linda's heart on pages inspire you and your little ones today! 'We Pray together, We Play together' is a faith-based book that aspires to teach children about prayer. It is a representation of how our children learn from what parents do and not just what parents say. The story incorporates a sense of inclusion, Ubuntu and a touch of connectivity brought about by encouraging playtime and learning amongst children. For parents it is a book that can assist to teach children about praying, speaking to them about the things the children are grateful for and what they long for the most. A conversation starter and a way to help children journal their thoughts as they develop. The book can be found at: www.Lindandungane.co.za Connect with Linda at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/linda.ndungane/ The Africana Woman Network is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

3. 

   12 Feb 2024

   E5: LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Mwangala Lethbridge

   Introducing Mwangala Lethbridge, an Entrepreneur, Architect, Family Woman, Politician in the making and Trauma Survivor. A Christian by faith and raised Catholic, her belief system rests on four pillars as the cornerstones that guide her purpose in life: taking ownership, reliability, commitment and resilience. She hopes to inspire change in the lives of those she is blessed to encounter. Mwangala resides both in the United Kingdom with her husband Adam and their three children and in Zambia with her son and lovely grandchildren. Still Standing is her first book. Still Standing: The Flip Side of Denial, Depression and Forgiveness, is a story that starts with tragedy and ends with acceptance and realisation of the importance to highlight mental health. This is a story of incredible resilience, which will inspire you to challenge yourself. Mwangala says: "My book is another stage of my catharsis, the process of facing down adversity and challenge. A very personal account of life-changing injuries leading to life-affirming action. An admission of overwhelming vulnerability and a celebration of family and friendship." Mwangala's story is not one of a kind, but her vulnerability in sharing what she has learnt makes this a book we can all relate to. If you want to increase your resilience, adopt a growth mindset, or just be inspired by the miracles humans can achieve when we challenge ourselves against the odds, this book is for you. There are many lessons shared in Still Standing, but if you learn just one, let that be that there is always another chapter of your life and an unknown strength to survive when the battle is both physical and mental. Depression creeps in at any age and it is important to accept that in order to heal. This memoir encourages the reader to tackle one day at a time and celebrate the smallest achievements as if they were the largest milestones Still Standing can be found at: Direct Author sales Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Still-Standing-Denial-Depression-Forgiveness-ebook/dp/B09VH4M9GB Author website - https://mwangalalethbridge.co.uk/ Connect with Mwangala here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mwangala-lethbridge-402b5020/ The Africana Woman Network is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

4. 

   31 Dec 2023

   LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Jane Mazimba

   Introducing Jane Mazimba, (https://www.instagram.com/jaynemazimba/) an ambitious financial sector professional with over ten years of experience in banking and insurance. In addition, she is an award-winning personal finance educator. Jane has found a unique way to blend her extensive financial sector experience, passion for financial literacy and significant social media influence, to curate meaningful messages around personal finance and lifestyle. A 2021 TEDx speaker and 2022 World Speech Day speaker, Jane is also a triple recipient of the 2022, 2021 and 2020 Bank of Zambia Governor's Financial Literacy Award for her contribution to Financial Literacy in Zambia. Catching F.I.R.E. is a book about action. This book bridges the gap between theory and reality. It provides the reader with bite - sized actionable guidelines to create a strong foundation for their Financial Independence and Early Retirement Journey. Jane Mazimba lays out steps the reader can take on their journey towards building wealth. Through her personal experiences and other examples, she provides specific answers on how to get started by taking control of your finances. Each chapter has weekly suggestions designed to help the reader set goals, identify their core values, evaluate their financial position, start saving, manage debt and begin to invest. Catching F.I.R.E. can be found at: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Catching-F-I-R-Suggestions-Independence-Retirement/dp/998270981X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1 (https://www.amazon.com/Catching-F-I-R-Suggestions-Independence-Retirement/dp/998270981X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1) Bookworld (Manda Hill, Pinnacle Mall, East Park) Lusaka, Zambia Directly from Catching FIRE (https://www.instagram.com/catchingfirezm/) Instagram page Connect with Jane at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jaynemazimba/ (https://www.instagram.com/jaynemazimba/) Facebook - Jayne Mazimba (https://web.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063542138440) LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-mazimba/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/jane-mazimba/) The Africana Woman Network is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

5. 

   24 Dec 2023

   LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Boitumelo Motsoeneng

   Introducing Boitumelo Motsoeneng, a writer, a child of God, and storyteller, she believes in the transformative power of art and the enduring strength of integrity, service, and competence. Boitumelo strives to create stories that touch hearts inspire creativity and make a difference in the world. This is a story of tragedy and catastrophe. Rape, betrayal, homelessness, identity crisis, and fear. With each page, things seem to get worse and the glow of hope fades, but in the end, it all makes sense. The beauty of going through it all with God is that none of it is wasted, every ounce of it gives glory to God and shapes you to be like Christ. And that's what you will get to appreciate, the perfection of God when He works things out for good. This is not to say that one heals completely from things that God uses to mature and transform us. The physical trauma after rape, the psychological consequences, the difficulties in building and maintaining relationships, and the negative relationship with one's body remain part of the struggle for the longest time. Some things heal with time, but some stay for God knows how long. The ones that don't heal become a thorn in your flesh that God uses to keep you low and human, even as He makes your life better. And in this book, the author lays out where she used to be, how much she has healed, and what she still struggles with. Raped but Saved can be found at: Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/RAPED-BUT-SAVED-Boitumelo-Motsoeneng-ebook/dp/B0BZFG774X/ref=sr_1_1 (https://www.amazon.com/RAPED-BUT-SAVED-Boitumelo-Motsoeneng-ebook/dp/B0BZFG774X/ref=sr_1_1) Whatsapp: +27 74 060 6587 Connect with Boitumelo at: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/boitumelo_mabunda_/ (https://www.instagram.com/boitumelo_mabunda_/) Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006034365336 (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100006034365336) The Africana Woman Network is is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

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   24 Dec 2023

   LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Linda Kasonde

   Introducing Linda Kasonde, a legal practitioner and civil rights activist based in Lusaka, Zambia. Ms. Kasonde was admitted to the Zambian Bar in 2001. Linda is the current Vice-President for Africa of the Commonwealth Lawyers' Association. In April 2016 she was elected the first ever female President of the Law Association of Zambia, a position that she held until April 2018. Linda obtained an LLB Law Degree from the University of Leicester in England in 2000 and an LLM Law Degree from the University of Cape Town. Ms. Kasonde is a 2017 recipient of the IE University's Extraordinary People Inspiring the IE Community (EPIC) Award in the 'Women Inspiring Women' category. In December 2016, the prestigious The Africa Report named her as one of the people to watch out for in 2017 in Southern Africa. Also, in December 2016, she was awarded the Zambia Society for Public Administration's Justice Irene Chirwa Mambilima Distinguished Award in recognition of her contribution to the advancement of public service excellence in Zambia. She is now the Executive director of a Zambian NGO called Chapter One Foundation limited and the founder of the law firm LCK Chambers. Women, Resilience, and the Will to Lead can be found at: Bookworld Afridelivery Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/WOMEN-RESILIENCE-WILL-LEAD-Memoir/dp/B0CH2FQ6H5 (https://www.amazon.com/WOMEN-RESILIENCE-WILL-LEAD-Memoir/dp/B0CH2FQ6H5) Connect with Linda Kasonde at: Website: https://lindakasonde.com/ (https://lindakasonde.com/) Facebook: Linda Kasonde https://www.facebook.com/linda.kasonde (https://www.facebook.com/linda.kasonde) LinkedIn: Linda Kasonde https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-kasonde-4025a08/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/linda-kasonde-4025a08/) Twitter: @LindaKasonde https://twitter.com/LindaKasonde (https://twitter.com/LindaKasonde) The Africana Woman Network is is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

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   24 Dec 2023

   LEMBA: The Africana Authors Space - Tokozile N. Ngwenya

   Introducing Tokozile, an avid author with a passion for creating enchanting children's books inspired by the natural wonders of Zambia's national parks in Southern Africa. Her writing is a delightful blend of heartwarming narratives and engaging tales, carefully designed to impart invaluable life lessons to young readers. Through her stories, Tokozile gently guides children on a journey of discovery, emphasizing the importance of respect, friendship, and the profound strength that comes from unity. Her writing is not only a source of entertainment but also a source of wisdom for young minds as they navigate the challenges of their world. Tokozile's commitment to preserving local culture shines through her use of indigenous names, animals, and the rich context of Zambia, adding depth and authenticity to her storytelling. Some of her unforgettable characters include Masiye the elephant, Mabvuto the hippopotamus, Jumbani the snake, and Ganizani the cheetah, with many more exciting adventures on the horizon. Her remarkable work has garnered recognition in media outlets such as PBS NewsHour, NextBillion, and Nkwazi Magazine. Join Tokozile on a literary journey that combines the magic of nature, the warmth of culture, and the timeless wisdom of storytelling. Bedtime Stories from Kafue National Park can be found on: Bookworld, Manda Hill Collective Zambia, Kenneth Kaunda International Airport IL Mercato Zambia, Leopards Hill Road Lusaka National Park GRI, Wildlife Discovery Centre Amazon, both Paperback and Kindle at https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Stories-Kafue-National-Park-ebook/dp/B0CM9JF23N (https://www.amazon.com/Bedtime-Stories-Kafue-National-Park-ebook/dp/B0CM9JF23N) Connect with Tokozile: Linkedin: Tokozile N. Ngwenya https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokozile-n-ngwenya-9786a257 (https://www.linkedin.com/in/tokozile-n-ngwenya-9786a257) Facebook: Tokozile Ngwenya https://www.facebook.com/tokozile.n.ngwenya (https://www.facebook.com/tokozile.n.ngwenya) Instagram: @yourloverinallthingsnice https://instagram.com/yourloverinallthingsnice (https://instagram.com/yourloverinallthingsnice) The Africana Woman Network is is the first African Female led podcast network. We tell stories that centre the African woman both on the continent and in the diaspora. Our List of shows are: 1. Africana Woman, our APVA award winning anchor show 2. No Breaks 3. The Educated Africana 4. LEMBA The Africana Authors Space Stay tuned and Share the podcast with an African sis who needs her weekly dose of African spice. KNOW your Roots, Grow your Purpose LINKS: Message Africana Woman on WhatsApp. https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1 (https://wa.me/message/E3N7TH7RZSS4P1) +260978470395 Email: africanawoman@gmail.com (mailto:africanawoman@gmail.com) Website: https://www.africanawoman.com (https://www.africanawoman.com/) Socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/ (https://www.instagram.com/chulu_bydesign/) https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/ (https://www.instagram.com/africanawoman/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_ (https://twitter.com/AfricanaWoman_) Join the online Personal Brand Course Cohort 2: https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9 (https://forms.gle/zyQT8HasBcbaK6Fb9) Join the Africana Woman Visionaries: https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries (https://selar.co/africanawomanvisionaries) Royalty Free Music from Tunetank.com Track: Epinephrine by AHOAMI https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/ (https://tunetank.com/track/6525-epinephrine/)

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