Zambia's Diaspora: Celebrating Heritage, Fostering Connections

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About Zambia

Population / Demographic: As of the 2010 Zambian census, Zambia’s population was 13,092,666. Zambia is ethnically diverse, with 73 distinct tribes. Zambia is one of the most highly urbanised countries in sub-Saharan Africa with 44% of the population concentrated along the major transport corridors, while rural areas are sparsely populated.

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June 16, 2025

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o Cremated in the U.S.—A Powerful Reminder That Beliefs Evolve

As reported by Diaspora Messenger, globally acclaimed Kenyan author and cultural icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was cremated in the United States on May 28, 2025, in line with his personal wishes. While cremation remains uncommon in many African traditions, his decision reflects a deeper truth for many in the diaspora: beliefs are not static—they evolve with time, place, and experience. A memorial service is planned in his honour on June 22, 2025, in Atlanta, Georgia, coordinated by the Kenya Diaspora Alliance–USA. His family’s ability to honour both his choice and his legacy is a striking example of what it means to live—and die—with dignity and agency, even far from home. Funeral Planning Must Keep Up With Modern Realities Ngũgĩ’s story underscores a growing reality for Africans abroad: there is no one-size-fits-all approach to death anymore. Today’s global citizens may wish to be cremated, repatriated, reverse repatriated, buried quietly,…