Culture, Identity and the Next Generation
Being a storyteller is one of the greatest gifts I have received. Stories open doors to new worlds, forgotten traditions, buried wisdom and lived experiences from all walks of life. As a writer and podcaster, I get to engage with people from different disciplines, cultures and generations. And recently, I have been honored to join the organizing team for Malawi’s upcoming Cultural Day event on August 23, 2025 hosted by Ngale Arts 428 at Kigali events Centre in Lilongwe, Malawi. This isn’t just another event for me. It touches a deep concern I have carried for years: the slow erosion of our culture. The event will be a vibrant celebration of everything that makes us uniquely Malawian. It’s about traditional dances, local foods, indigenous games and the everyday practices that define us from our roots. It’s an amazing experience that will bring together cultures from across the country; from the Sena to the Chewa, Ngoni to the Tumbuka, Yao to the Lomwe and many more. Whether it’s th...