Kaluba Margret Mayowe is a 26-year-old Lusaka creative who hopes to one day “become a great asset to the film industry”.
With a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Cavendish University, and a passion for film and TV, Kaluba is well on her way. The aspiring filmmaker says she has ambitions of making films, as well as being entrepreneurial.
Cosmas Shambayi Ng’andwe is a 21-year-old actor, director and poet from Lusaka, who dreams of becoming a filmmaker.
An avid writer and imaginative thinker as well as a fan of African film and TV, Cosmas, who studied computer science after high school, says he is gearing up for a fruitful career in filmmaking. Beyond writing, Cosmas hopes that he will be able to learn new skills such as cinematography and sharpen his knowledge of directing.
Born and based in Lusaka, Zambia, visual artist Abel Ngoma recently completed his high school diploma at Chinika Secondary, and dreams of not only growing his art practice but also participating in Africa’s video entertainment industry.
Twenty-year-old Christine Mulemeli recently graduated with a certificate in Citizen Journalism, from Lusaka’s House of Consciousness development programme, Mama Sosa, which is aimed at empowering young women in Kanyama through journalism.
With a qualification in hand, a passion for storytelling and a mind full of creative ideas, Christine is ready to take part in MTF. At the Zambia-based MTF academy, Christine says she is excited to nurture her skills in narrative creation, and is dedicated to developing authentic stories that speak to her and her community.
Born in Chipata and based in Lusaka, actor, TV/radio host and writer Edward Sakala, whose nickname is Edward Kiss, is passionate about African stories and the diversity of cultures across the continent.