Obligations to the Wounded: Stories with Mubanga Kalimamukwento | Ep. 37
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Title: Obligations to the Wounded with Mubanga
Episode Number: #37
Guest: Mubanga Kalimamukwento
Release Date: 21st August, 2026.
Description:
This week, we are finally joined by the amazing Zambian-born author Mubanga Kalimamukwento. She talks to us about her early days (3:21) growing up in Zambia, soaking in the culture around her, and eventually finding her love for writing. She discusses navigating both her career as a lawyer and how that helped feed into her storytelling prowess in writing. We also discuss her writing style, her views on authentic African stories and representation in the West, her latest book, and the stereotypes around African literature. This and more on the show. Enjoy this amazing conversation.
Key Takeaways:
1. My authentic Zambian stories only represent my perspective on a particular place and time
2. You don't have to be a published author to be called a writer
3. Being a lawyer can help improve your storytelling as a writer
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Resources & Mentions:
Order the Author's Books on Amazon: Obligations of the Wounded: Stories
Guest’s Social Media (Instagram): @mubanga.kalimamukwento
Episode Credits:
Episode Host: Anita Chinwendu Opara
Audio Producer & Writer: Daniel Odia
Podcast Manager: Daniel Odia
Show Owner: Nkem Creatives
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