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Kapwepwe has garnered widespread recognition for her remarkable contributions in the field of women’s history, having co-founded the Zambian Women’s History Museum.[2]Kapwepwe’s lineage is also noteworthy, being the daughter of Simon Kapwepwe, a prominent figure in Zambia’s political history who served as the country’s former vice-president.[3] In addition to her work in preserving and promoting women’s history, Kapwepwe is known for her philanthropic efforts, particularly in education.Kapwepwe has dedicated herself to building libraries in Lusaka, Zambia’s capital city, with the aim of providing young children access to education and empowering them to shape their own futures. [4]Her selfless contributions in this regard have garnered significant praise and recognition, making her a prominent figure in Zambia’s social and educational landscape.[5]Kapwepwe began writing her own plays early on in her career with the lack of a formal theater education. As an author, Kapwepwe has written a number of award-winning plays and books. In addition to writing and producing educational materials, short stories and plays, Mulenga has produced videos, television and radio programmes on a number of subjects.[4]She served as the chairperson of the National Arts Council of Zambia, from 2004 until 2017.[6] She also served as the Patron of a number of associations, including the Women in Visual Arts Association, the Zambian Folk Music and Dance Association, and the Youth For Culture Association. She has been Vice Chairman of the Ukusefya pa Ngwena Cultural Association, Zambia National Visual Arts Council and The Zambia Women Writers Association . Kapwepwe also sits on the Zambia Commission for UNESCO and the Arts Institute of Africa and is the chairperson of the Arterial Network.[7]Table of ContentsWomen’s History Museum[edit]Artistic achievement[edit]Notable books[edit]References[edit]External links[edit]Women’s History Museum[edit]In 2016, Mulenga Mpundu Kapwepwe collaborated with Samba Yonga to establish the Zambian Museum of Women’s History. [8]Initially an online-only project, the museum aimed to collect and display artifacts showcasing the contributions of Zambian women to the country’s traditional and contemporary history. The project was launched in partnership with Kvinnohistoriskt Museum, a women’s history museum in Sweden.       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4The initiative is a significant step towards promoting gender equality and increasing the representation of women in historical narratives. Through the Zambian Museum of Women’s History, Kapwepwe and Yonga seek to expand the number of narratives on Wikipedia related to Zambian women who have made noteworthy contributions to the country’s history.[9]Their efforts have gained significant recognition, with the project receiving widespread praise for its contributions towards creating a more gender-equal society. With plans to establish a physical location for the museum, Kapwepwe and Yonga are expected to continue making meaningful contributions towards empowering and celebrating the accomplishments of Zambian women.[2]Awards for  Mulenga KapwepweYearAssociationCategoryResult2009The Ebony AwardContribution to the field CultureWon2011Zambian National Media Association President’s RecognitionFilm and televisionWon2012Zambia Institute of Marketing President’s AwardContribution to the field of CultureWon2014Public Relations Association of Zambia AwardOutstanding Communication in culture and artsWon2017Appointed Arterial Network Ambassador for AfricaContribution to African creative industriesWonShe was on the list of the BBC’s 100 Women announced on 23 November 2020.[10]Artistic achievement[edit]Awards for  Mulenga Kapwepwe’sBooks and PlaysYearBook\/PlayAssociation       (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4CategoryResult1998Heart of the CycloneNgoma AwardsBest Creative Writing AwardWon1999Chiti My LubaNgoma AwardsBest Creative Writing AwardWon four AwardsNAATAZ FestivalWon2000Kafuti-the BrazenNAATAZ FestivalWonNotable books[edit]Some Bemba Names and Their Meanings \u2013 2002[11]Times and Seasons in Bemba – 2003Traditional Bemba Dress and Ornament – 2003Traditional Bemba Foods And Beverages – 2003References[edit]External links[edit]     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});after-content-x4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Enzyklop\u00e4die"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"https:\/\/wiki.edu.vn\/en\/wiki41\/mulenga-kapwepwe-wikipedia\/#breadcrumbitem","name":"Mulenga Kapwepwe – Wikipedia"}}]}]