Chanda Mbao

(This about Kendrick and Drake lol.)

Remember when ohns were just loving bad b****** together? Life mwe.

@Mikrophone7 @DuncanSodala Happy birthday 🙏🏿

32 feels great.

Don’t oversell the dream.

Keen to read your analysis. Have you shared it somewhere? In any case, I’d tend to agree with you if we think in linear terms. However, most major developmental shifts are not linear (Industrial Revolution etc.). Our job is to figure out how to optimize for geometric progress.

The opps stay in my status views 😂

@LankyObserver Not sure. What do you think?

@ChandaMbao Why do you reckon that is?

It’s a wild thought that Gucci Mane has a more functional marriage than Will Smith.

My baby brother is getting us out the hood. My lil 16 year old tech nerd - representing Zambia 🇿🇲 today at Science Fest Africa, in Ivory Coast. Project name: AI glasses for the blind. Category: Robotics & AI.🚀 All the best to him and the team! Brb gone to cry.

This Fally album is DOPE!

I’m excited to hear this Fally x WizKid! Hope they drop a banger

Will Smith is too woke about all this 🥲

Not one to be vulnerable. In fact it’s the exact opposite of every fiber of my constitution. But sometimes one has to let their guard down. That’s what this essay is. Just me; and the bits of my journey I never talk about: mwiya.com/testament/

It’s giving repressed arrogance 🥲

For a culture so obsessed with humility, where does the “do you know who I am” cultural cliche come from?

Power in a name?

@YUNG_CITY_LFC @_TylerJMubanga Big congratulations bro 🙏🏿

Guys! Evidence.

@ChandaMbao, thank you for Silk Sheets & Whipped Cream 👌🔥

“Yes, we were slightly timid playing the big names and the chanting of people, but we were trying to come out of the shell and trying to string some passes. We were even threatening, but all in all we were strong, though we made mistakes” Lwandamina said. When George Lwandamina identifies "timidity" as a reason for defeat, he isn't just talking about a lack of physical aggression; he is likely touching on a psychological deference to authority or reputation. His statement can be analyzed in several ways but it borders on how cultural upbringing, systemic limitations, and the need for reform intersect in the life of a Zambian youth. Where does the "Timidity" actually come from? In many ways, the hesitation we saw on the field starts at home. If you’re raised in a culture that values obedience above everything else, you naturally develop an “external locus of control,” the feeling that someone else is always in the driver’s seat When our players lined up against Argentina, they weren’t just seeing 11 athletes; they were seeing legends. If you’ve been taught never to challenge your "betters" or elders at home, you might subconsciously feel like you don't even belong on the same grass as them. In many Zambian homes, questioning a parent can be seen as being insolent. On the football pitch, that translates to a lack of risk-taking. Instead of seizing a split-second opening, a player might hesitate, waiting for a literal or metaphorical "permission" to act. Another example we can can cite is when Zambian youths are accepted to study at the University of Zambia, their enthusiasm is quickly extinguished by Lecturers who assure them that they will never get an “A” in their class. This story is a perfect example of “gatekeeping.” Since these lecturers are parental figures themselves, they carry that same restrictive energy into the classroom. It creates a ceiling on what a young person thinks is possible even before they open a textbook. This lack of self confidence can be traced in many professionals several years after their graduation. And rightly so, former President Michael Sata referred to educated Zambian professionals as “cowards.” To move from being timid to being truly self-assured, we must look at some major mindset shifts: From “Because I Said So” to “What Do You Think?”: Parenting needs to move toward encouraging critical thinking. When a child learns to respectfully argue their point, they’re building the "muscle" they need to face down giants in any other arena. Teachers as Guides, Not Gods: We need educators and coaches who want their students to surpass them. The goal shouldn’t be to keep students in their place, but to give them the tools to fly past the people who taught them. Balancing "Ubuntu" with the Individual: The concept of "I am because we are" is a beautiful part of Zambian identity. But that collective spirit shouldn't come at the expense of an individual’s unique talent. For a young person trying to navigate these restrictions right now, try “Respectful Negotiation” 1. Show, Don't Just Tell: Most parents will restrict your dreams because they’re scared of poverty. If you want to be an artist or an athlete, show them a business plan or a disciplined training schedule. When they see professionalism, their fears will go away. 2. Find an "Ally" Elder: In a culture that deeply respects age, having a mentor, someone your parents already trust to advocate for you can be a total game-changer. 3. Trust Your Own Voice: Ultimately, respecting your parents doesn't mean you have to hand over your soul. You can honor your roots while still deciding that you aren't going to play small anymore. At the end of the day, that "timidity" against Argentina is a symptom of the social environment. If Zambia is going to soar, whether in sports, science, or business, the culture has to start seeing youth assertiveness for what it really is: the fuel for the country's future, not a sign of rebellion or misdirection.

@FMwenge @selfstyledking @MunaMudenda 😂😂

@selfstyledking Next time seek my help to gather all bald members for you: @MunaMudenda @ChandaMbao etc.

A bald meeting was held with most members sending apologies 🤭