My Zambian Folktales and Geo-Tales

By Mulamba Chibesakunda

My Zambian Folktales and Geo-Tales is composed of a series of folk and geographical tales that lead us to discover the culture and nature of Zambia. It tells us the story of a little princess who lived in a kingdom in northern Zambia and during a journey she met many animals and faced some difficulties. It continues with sixteen rivers fighting against the Chambeshi River for control of a vast territory. We then meet a young angel who must learn to use his sword to create lightning and thunder. It tells of the friendship between two friends and the threat of a hippopotamus, described as a very dangerous and aggressive animal, telling the importance of friendship and personal sacrifice to help others. Finally, we see how the Earth itself complains about the negative effects of pollution and human action on the environment.

Dr A. Mulamba Chibesakunda is a Zambian, born in Ndola and raised in Lusaka. She finished her Medical studies at Kharkiv National Medical University in Ukraine and has worked in Zambia for more than 10 years. 
She has taught children from all walks of life about the bible and has participated in donations of reading books to different government and community schools. She hopes to pass on wise teachings to the next generations through her stories.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Europa Edizioni
• Release date: Mar 24, 2024
• ISBN: 9791220150835

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Mulamba Chibesakunda

My Zambian Folktales

and Geo-Tales

© 2024 Europe Books| London

www.europebooks.co.uk | [e-mail]

ISBN 9791220146418

First edition: January 2024

Edited by Edward Andrea Sheldon

My Zambian Folktales

and Geo-Tales

Dedication

To the students of Chimbwese primary school, whose

imagination is as big as the ocean. May they never

stop dreaming and working towards their goals.

Acknowledgements

Firstly, I would like to thank my GOD

for His divine power, which has given me

everything I need for life and godliness

.

I thank my parents: Harry Nkuka Chibesakunda and

Felistus Mulamba Chibesakunda, for their love

and wise guidance through stories and songs.

I thank my siblings and my nieces and nephews:

Bwalya Mwansa, Kanyanta Mwansa, Mulamba Mwansa, Chabala Nkuka Chibesakunda, Nsansa Chibesakunda, Kafula Silumbe, Chibesa Silumbe,

Kalonga Cresta Kaluba, Tumbiko Grace Kaluba, Bukata Faith Kaluba, Kachema Carsten Kaluba, Kalenga Christian Kaluba.

THE LITTLE ZAMBIAN PRINCESS

Once upon a time, a little princess lived in a kingdom somewhere in the northern part of Zambia. She loved adventure and had many friends; one was Mrs Wind, who would tell her everything happening in other domains. Mrs wind would also take her to see many of these places. She showed her the deep lake Tanganyika, the muddy lake Mweru wantipa, the lovely Kalene hills and the steep Zambezi escarpment.

Come, my dear, she would say, fly with me so that I can show you the world; we’ll fly over the rivers and the lakes, the escarpment and the high hills.

On one sunny day, Mrs Wind blew her away over the high hills and the deep valleys.

Hold my hand, dear, she whispered, I have something to show you.

Where are we going today, Mrs. Wind? The little princess asked, are we going to see Mr River Zambezi?

No, my little princess, we will see his best friend, Mr. Mosi-oa-tunya Falls; he is big and strong, Mrs. Wind answered.

The little princess looked down and saw Mr River Zambezi, Good morning, Mr River Zambezi, how are your lovely fish today?

"Good morning, little princess;