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In 2006, Mukkuli resigned from his position at [[Zambia Communications Programmes]] (ZCCP) to focus on independent filmmaking. His most notable work was the 2016 documentary ''[[Nkumbula: Liberating a Nation]]'', which detailed the role of [[Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula]] in Zambia’s independence movement.<ref>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=71575 Documentary on Nkumbula to premiere], Zambia Daily Mail</ref> | In 2006, Mukkuli resigned from his position at [[Zambia Communications Programmes]] (ZCCP) to focus on independent filmmaking. His most notable work was the 2016 documentary ''[[Nkumbula: Liberating a Nation]]'', which detailed the role of [[Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula]] in Zambia’s independence movement.<ref>[https://www.daily-mail.co.zm/?p=71575 Documentary on Nkumbula to premiere], Zambia Daily Mail</ref> | ||
== Death == | ==Advocacy== | ||
Beyond filmmaking, Mukkuli was also a strong advocate for Tonga folk music and supported artists such as Jerry Chilanga and Bana Mpongo.<ref name="ZambiaDaily">{{cite web |title=Zambian Film Icon Chris Mukkuli Remembered |url=https://www.zambiandailynation.com/2024/04/02/zambian-film-icon-chris-mukkuli-remembered/ |publisher=Zambian Daily Nation |date=2 April 2024 |access-date=2 April 2025}}</ref> | |||
== Personal Life and Death == | |||
Mukkuli was the father of actor [[Bulongo Mukkuli]], who stars in the TV series ''[[Zuba TV series|Zuba]]''. His death on 31 March 2024 was confirmed by National Association of Media Arts (NAMA) publicity secretary Abel Silungwe, who described him as a “pillar of the Zambian film industry.” | |||
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[[Category:Zambian television writers]] | |||
[[Category:Zambian documentary filmmakers]] | |||
