We must reclaim cultural names and traditions

Last Saturday I had the privilege of attending a poignant event in Roma where I was honoured to speak on behalf of friends at the unveiling of the tombstone of the late Tembo Johannes Chianga. As I stood before the gathering, I was struck by the weight of heritage and tradition that surrounded me. For it was Tembo Lesupi, the namesake of the late Tembo Johannes Chianga, who had invited me to share my thoughts on the importance of our cultural names. In our African culture, names hold a deep significance. They are more than just a label. They often …