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'''Julia Chikamoneka''' (born '''Julia Mulenga Nsofwa''' and popularly referred to as '''''Mama | '''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.”''<ref>[http://www.missbwalyawrites.com/2011/10/mama-chikamoneka-freedom-fighter.html Mama Chikamoneka – Freedom Fighter], Seize the Moment, October 2011</ref> | ||
==Early life== | ==Early life== | ||
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==Death== | ==Death== | ||
Around 07:00 hours on 20 March 1986, Mama Chikamoneka passed on at the age of 76. At her death, fellow freedom fighters described her as ''‘a torch bearer of the Women’s League.’'' | Around 07:00 hours on 20 March 1986, Mama Chikamoneka passed on at the age of 76. At her death, fellow freedom fighters described her as ''‘a torch bearer of the Women’s League.’'' | ||
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