Mama Julia Chikamoneka: Difference between revisions

'''Julia Chikamoneka''' (born '''Julia Mulenga Nsofwa''' and popularly referred to as '''''Mama Chikamoneka''''') (1910 — 20 March 1986) was a fierce activist and [[freedom fighter]] in colonial [[Zambia]]. ''Chikamoneka'' was a moniker she adopted to hide her identity when mobilising citizens to avoid being jailed, which happened quite routinely. The literal translation in [[Bemba|Bemba language]] is ''“it will be seen.”'' She organised women protests against colonial oppression and was a founding member of the Women’s Brigade. The Brigade housed nationalist leaders, raised funds for the cause and organised events across the country.<ref>[http://www.missbwalyawrites.com/2011/10/mama-chikamoneka-freedom-fighter.html Mama Chikamoneka – Freedom Fighter], Seize the Moment, October 2011</ref>