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Gallery opening — Kenzi Ya Afrika

ABOUT US

KENZI YA AFRIKA ARTS FOUNDATION AND GALLERY IS PIONEERING SPACE DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING ARTISTS WITH PHYSICAL AND HEALTH CHALLENGES, EMERGING ARTISTS AND PRACTICING ARTISTS LACKING PROFESSIONAL EXHIBITION OPPORTUNITIES. FOUNDED BY MUSENGA DOMINIC KAPUKULO IN COLLABORATION WITH VISIONARY INDIVIDUALS LIKE FAITH MULONGOTI, TOMAIDA BANDA AND CAROL CHILONGA, OUR GALLERY OFFICIALLY OPENED ON 8TH APRIL, 2025.

Kenzi Ya Afrika gallery space
Our Mission

Empowering the Voice of Every Artist

Our mission is to provide a platform for talented artists to showcase their work, fostering creativity, inclusivity and artistic expression. We strive to create a supportive environment where artists can grow, learn and thrive.

Creativity

Nurturing unique visions and bold expressions through a dedicated gallery and programming.

Inclusivity

Building a diverse community where every background and style finds a home.

Growth

Providing the tools and support necessary for artists to reach the next level.

OUR INAUGURAL EXHIBITION

WE CELEBRATED OUR GRAND OPENING WITH AN INAUGURAL EXHIBITION WHICH RAN FROM 31ST OCTOBER TO 6TH DECEMBER, 2025 RIGHT AT OUR GALLERY SPACE AT ZAMCAN GARDENS IN MAPEPE AREA OF CHILANGA. THIS MILESTONE EVENT MARKED THE BEGINNING OF OUR JOURNEY IN PROMOTING ART AND ARTISTS IN ZAMBIA.

The following artists participated in this inaugural exhibition:

LWIMBA KASONGO
LWIMBA KASONGO
CHILESHE SAMUEL
CHILESHE SAMUEL
KALAMBA SANJASE
KALAMBA SANJASE
MALUMBO MWANGO
MALUMBO MWANGO
JULIUS MWANJA
JULIUS MWANJA
CHILONGA CAROL
CHILONGA CAROL
KINGSLEY KAPOBE — SCULPTOR
KINGSLEY KAPOBE — SCULPTOR
GILBERT NSAMA — SCULPTOR
GILBERT NSAMA — SCULPTOR
TOMAIDA BANDA
TOMAIDA BANDA
FAITH MULONGOTI
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KAPUKULO MUSENGA DOMINIC
KAPUKULO MUSENGA DOMINIC

LOCATION AND OPERATIONS

OUR GALLERY IS LOCATED AT ZAMCAN GARDENS IN CHILANGA – MAPEPE AREA 250 METERS FROM THE MAPEPE TRAFFIC CAMERAS AND DIRECT OPPOSITE WITH APEX FILLING STATION. WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR THE SUPPORT OF OUR WELL-WISHERS, WHICH ENABLES US TO OPERATE AND FULFILL OUR MISSION. IN A SPECIAL WAY WE THANK MR BANDA MICHEAL WHO HAS OPENED UP HIS PLACE FOR US TO OPERATE IN.

OBJECTIVES

  • PROVIDE WORKING AND EXCITING SPACE FOR ARTISTS WITH PHYSICAL AND HEALTH CHALLENGES.
  • SUPPORT EMERGING ARTISTS IN SHOWCASING THEIR TALENT.
  • OFFER OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRACTICING ARTISTS TO EXHIBIT THEIR WORK.
  • FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY AND CREATIVITY AMONG ARTISTS AND ART ENTHUSIASTS.