ZedWiki Podcast:Celebrating Zambian Heritage and Culture

Join Joy Chikonde on this special episode of the ZedWiki Podcast as we explore Zambian heritage, culture, and the power of knowledge sharing.

We kick off with Today in History for February 1st, from Imbolc and National Freedom Day to Black History Month, and reflect on how history is shaped and preserved.

In our Article Spotlight, we dive into the Nc’wala Ceremony of the Ngoni people—its rituals, drumming, and cultural significance—as documented on Chalo Chatu.

Our Wikimedia Tech & Tools Update covers Wikipedia’s 25th anniversary, AI partnerships, infrastructure improvements, and global traffic insights—showing how Wikimedia continues to make knowledge open, accessible, and sustainable for everyone, everywhere.

🎉 Plus, Wiki Loves Folklore 2026 has officially started! From February 1st to March 31st, everyone is invited to take part by uploading photos, writing articles, or sharing videos that highlight Zambian culture and heritage.

Produced by Isaac (User: Icem4k) and engineered by Louis (User: Revention24),

Host: Joy Chikonde, this episode celebrates Knowledge Without Borders and the stories that connect communities locally and globally.

Listen, learn, and contribute to preserving Zambia’s rich cultural legacy.

Music:

• Bust It Baby (Instrumental) — Plies

• Lose Control (Instrumental) — Keri Hilson ft. Nelly

Links: Nc'wala Ceremony http://www.chalochatu.org/Nc%27wala_CeremonyWikimedia Community User Group Zambia https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Wikimedia_Community_User_Group_Zambia

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• Today in History: February 1 Anniversaries