TEDxLusaka

Speaker Announcement: Samba Yonga

Samba Yonga is a media specialist and founder of Zambian based Ku-Atenga Media a company that specialises in developing bespoke communication platforms and tools with a focus for Africa. She has consulted for many firms in Africa and organisations in other parts of the globe, but her heart is set on producing content for Africa […]

Speaker Announcement: Pilato

Fumba Chama aka Pilato is a music artist and social activist.  With four studio albums, Pilato continues to inspire debates and conversations both politically and socially. As an activist, he has been involved in championing for a more equal and fair society — in 2017, he was among the activists who were arrested for protesting […]

Speaker Announcement: Lord Wapi

William Musonda Katongo (aka Lord Wapi) is a 25-year-old Lusaka-based satirical cartoonist, caricaturist, voice over artist and radio personality at DC Talk Radio 90.9FM. Lord Wapi was born and raised on the Copperbelt in Luanshya, Ndola and Kitwe. For the last six years, he has produced satirical cartoons that cover mostly Zambian political and social […]

In memory of Dr Mannasseh Phiri

When planning TEDxLusaka 2019, the first speaker to confirm their participation was Dr Mannasseh Phiri. Having worked in the healthcare sector and in broadcasting for many years, Dr Phiri had an abundance of ideas that he wanted to share. Many knew him as a seasoned radio personality and vibrant host of Your Health Matters on […]