THE27TH JANUARY 1/4 LIMITED EDITION ART AND LIFESTYLE AN ART COMPOSITION FOR MODELS, ARTISTS AND PEOPLE AS WELL AS INDUSTRIES OF ALL KINDS INCLUDING POETS, PAINTERS, WRITERS, BUSINESS PERSONALITIES AND BUSINESSES

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THE 27TH COLLECTION It's the stories we tell, the art we create, the music that moves us, the dance that makes us feel alive It's the stories we tell, the art we create, the music that moves us, the dance that makes us feel alive 1 AN ADDITION TOCULTURE First Edition Vol. 1 JAN 2023 ANARTANDPOETRY COMPILATION A digital art book gallery preview ART BY IFF LIFE /03 /02 /01

A W O M A N ' S A P P E A S E M E N T F R O M T H E 2 7 T H Women, oh women, the backbone of life Strong and enduring, a source of endless strife. From the moment they are born, they are fighting the fight Overcoming challenges, with all of their might they raise families, we hold down jobs They juggle it all, with never a pause they're told they can't, but they prove them wrong We shatter the glass ceiling, with strength and with song they endure the pain, they weather the storm so that they can rise from the ashes, reborn and transformed So here's to the women, the fierce and the bold May they continue to rise, and never grow old

T h e e O f c u l t u r e Culture is the fabric that weaves us all together It's the traditions and customs that have been passed down through the years It's the way we greet each other, the food we eat, the clothes we wear It's the stories we tell, the art we create It's the music that moves us, the dance that makes us feel alive Culture is what makes us unique, what sets us apart It's the history that defines us, the values that guide our heart So let's celebrate culture, let's embrace our differences Let's learn from each other, let's respect and honor our differences For when we do, we create a tapestry of beauty and harmony A world that is rich and diverse, a world that is truly alive

B E A U T Y I N M Y R O S E She is a rose, beautiful and pure Her petals soft and delicate, a sight to allure But life has not been kind, and thorns surround her stem Unfortunate circumstances, that she did not condemn But the gardener sees her beauty, beyond the thorns and strife He tends to her carefully, with love and with life For he knows that it is through struggle, that the rose will grow Strong and resilient, a sight to behold And so they both persevere, through the darkest of days Trusting in the power of growth, in their own unique ways And when the sun rises, the rose stands tall Her beauty even more radiant, after surviving it all The gardener smiles, for he knows she was worth the fight A beautiful rose, a symbol of life's endless light

Change, it is the one constant in life It can be scary, it can cause strife But without change, we cannot grow We become stagnant, our spark begins to slow So embrace change, embrace the unknown For it is through change, that we find our own But it's not just change within ourselves that we must see It's the change within our relationships, with you and with me For the way we treat others, can either lift them up high Or bring them down low, with a hurtful goodbye So let us strive to be positive, to bring joy and not pain For in the end, it's the love we give, that will remain So let's embrace change, and let love guide our way For a brighter tomorrow, for a brighter today Gr o w i ng W e a l l

FEATURED CHILUFYA 'MC' MUSHINGE POETS NATHAN CHENGAMALI

Chilufya ‘MC’ Mushinge is a multi-faceted professional and artist who uses all the platforms possible to embrace and express himself through art. He is an architect who also dabbles in poetry, rap & visual art amongst other things like cooking and sauce making. I believe art is in everything so it makes total sense to explore it through as many avenues of it as possible. C H I L U F Y A ' M C ’ M U S H I N G E IG: thee_m_c FB: Chilufya Musinge

F E A T U R E D P O E T V o l um e o n e o f c o l d c u t s an d c o l d s o r e s Al l by C h i l u fy a M u s i n g e

F E A T U R E D P O E T V o l um e o n e o f c o l d c u t s an d c o l d s o r e s Al l by C h i l u fy a M u s i n g e

F E A T U R E D P O E T V o l um e o n e o f c o l d c u t s an d c o l d s o r e s Al l by C h i l u fy a M u s i n g e

F E A T U R E D P O E T V o l um e o n e o f c o l d c u t s an d c o l d s o r e s Al l by C h i l u fy a M u s i n g e

FEATURED POET Volume one of cold cuts and cold sores All by Chilufya Musinge THE END

Nathan Chengamali is a 25-year-old writer who has been expressing his emotions through writing since the age of 16. He uses writing as a form of therapy, turning his negative feelings into something he can be proud of. Nathan has written over 50 pieces, with half of them being suitable for publishing. His writing focuses on women's empowerment as a form of rebellion, giving them a way to explore the parts of themselves that they hide from the world. Nathan's prose describes events and thoughts, while his poetry delves deeper into the inner experiences and feelings of the women he writes about. N A T H A N C H E N G A M A L I IG: thee_m_c FB: Chilufya Musinge

F E A T U R E D P O E T B O O K O N E : T H E D I V I N E E M P R E S S Al l by NA T H A N

F E A T U R E D P O E T B O O K O N E : T H E D I V I N E E M P R E S S Al l by NA T H A N

F E A T U R E D P O E T B O O K O N E : T H E D I V I N E E M P R E S S Al l by NA T H A N

F E A T U R E D P O E T B O O K O N E : T H E D I V I N E E M P R E S S Al l by NA T H A N

FEATURED POET BOOK ONE : THE DIVINE EMPRESS All by NATHAN END

FRAGMENTED REALITY Fragmentation, a curse upon our world Dividing art and culture, far and wide No longer whole, no longer unfurled But shattered, broken, scattered to the side

I N A W O R L D O F A R T A N D C U L T U R E , W H E R E C R E A T I V I T Y K N O W S N O B O U N D S , W E C O M E T O G E T H E R , D I V E R S E A N D F R E E , T O C R E A T E A T A P E S T R Y O F S O U N D . F R A G M E N T E D R E A L I T Y

I n m o m e n t s o f d e s p a ir a n d l o n e l i n e s s , I t h o u g h t m y p a s s i o n w a s l o s t a n d g o n e , Bu t a s I s e a r c h e d t h e d e p t h s o f e m p t i n e s s , I f o u n d l o v e i n s o m e t h i n g I t h o u g h t w a s d o n e . I t w a s a s p a r k , a g l i m m e r o f l i g h t , A c h a n c e t o s t a rt a n e w a n d b e w h o l e , An d a s I n u rt u r e d i t w i t h a l l m y m i g h t , I f o u n d m y p a s s i o n a g a i n , a n d t o o k c o n tr o l . I l e a r n e d t o l o v e t h e t h i n g s I u s e d t o h a t e , To f i n d t h e b e a u t y i n t h e d a r k e s t d a y s ,An d i n t h e m o m e n t s w h e n I f e l t m y f a t e , I d i s c o v e r e d l o v e i n m y o w n u n i q u e w a y .So i f y o u f e e l l i k e y o u ' v e l o s t y o u r w a y , J u s t r e m e m b e r, l o v e i s n e v e r f a r a w a y . T H E 2 7 T H S O N N E T

FEATURED IG: THATMELANINCHARLY BOOKINGS KANEMA CHARLY [email protected] MODEL

Thatmelanincharly Kanema Charly PHOTO CREDIT: SHOT BY MEYTON ART.

Kayl Gyanina

EXCLUSIVE Q&A 1 .What do you enjoy most about modeling and what are some challenges you've faced? 2.What do you hope to achieve in the future with your modeling work, and what are your long-term goals? 3.Could you share any tips or advice for aspiring models who are just starting out in the industry? What I enjoy most about being a model is just being Infront of the camera lol I know it sounds weird and all that but I love the camera so much. Some of the challenges I have faced are the fact that modeling in Zambia doesn't really pay off more especially if you are an editorial like myself this type of modeling isn't yet common around here most of the Zambian models are pageants so that's a bit of a challenge. Just hoping that things will change soon because creatives/editorials are starting to get some the exposure that we deserve. I'm hoping that I will be able to reach and inspire alot of young black girls who think that they can not be or do anything that they put their minds to and also just to teach them that being black is not a crime. Long term goals,well I would love to work with as many creatives as I can. Perhaps even set up my own agency oneday who knows, but since I'm also passionate about styling might as well venture into that who knows I might be a celebrity stylist one day. LoL. The advice I'd give to the upcoming models or those aspiring to be one. First thing is know abd love yourself, love your body and everything about yourself. Secondly know why you are in the industry because most girls become models just for the glitz and glam but there is more to that than just the attention that comes with it. Thirdly and the most important don't ever let anyone exploit you no matter how desperate you are. and have fun while you are doing what you love.

Th e r e i s a r a d i a n c e t o Afri c a n w o m e n , A b e a u t y t h a t r u n s d e e p a n d tr u e , I t s h i n e s fr o m w i t h i n , a l i g h t t h a t ' s g l i s t e n i n ' , An d i t t o u c h e s e v e r y o n e t h e y c o m e i n t o v i e w . Th e ir s k i n , a c a n v a s o f ri c h , d a r k h u e , Th e ir h a ir, a c r o w n o f b r a i d s a n d c u rl s , Th e ir e y e s , a w i n d o w t o t h e ir s o u l , A b e a u t y t h a t u n f u rl s a n d u n f u rl s . Afri c a n w o m e n a r e a f o r c e t o b e r e c k o n e d w i t h , Str o n g a n d p r o u d , t h e y s t a n d t a l l , Th e ir b e a u t y a r e f l e c t i o n o f t h e ir s p iri t , A tr e a s u r e t o b e c h e ri s h e d b y a l l . So l e t u s c e l e b r a t e t h e b e a u t y o f Afri c a n w o m e n , Th e ir g r a c e , t h e ir s tr e n g t h , a n d t h e ir h e a rt s , Fo r t h e y a r e a s h i n i n g l i g h t i n t h i s w o rl d , An d t h e ir b e a u t y s e t s t h e m a p a rt . L i k e t h e s u n , b l a c k w o m e n ri s e e a c h d a y , A f o r c e o f n a t u r e , s tr o n g a n d tr u e , Th e ir b e a u t y , a r a d i a n t , g o l d e n r a y , Sh i n i n g b ri g h t , f o r a l l t h e w o rl d t o v i e w . Th e y ri s e a b o v e t h e s h a d o w s o f t h e n i g h t , D e f y i n g a l l t h a t tri e s t o h o l d t h e m d o w n , Th e ir s p iri t , a b e a c o n o f b u r n i n g l i g h t , Gu i d i n g t h e m t h r o u g h t h e d a r k e s t o f t o w n s . Wi t h e v e r y s t e p t h e y t a k e , t h e y ri s e u p h i g h e r, Br e a k i n g t h r o u g h t h e b a rri e r s o f d o u b t a n d f e a r, Th e ir s tr e n g t h , a b u r n i n g , i n n e r f ir e , Th a t p r o p e l s t h e m f o r w a r d , y e a r a f t e r y e a r. So l e t u s c e l e b r a t e t h e ri s e o f b l a c k w o m e n , Th e ir c o u r a g e , t h e ir r e s i l i e n c e , a n d t h e ir h e a rt s , Fo r t h e y a r e a s h i n i n g l i g h t i n t h i s w o rl d , An d t h e ir ri s e i s a w o r k o f a rt .

Br o k e n a rt , a s h a t t e r e d v a s e , A s y m b o l o f a b r o k e n s o u l , A h e a rt t h a t ' s b e e n b r o k e n i n p l a c e , A s p iri t t h a t ' s l o s t i t s g o a l . Bu t j u s t l i k e a rt c a n b e m e n d e d , Wi t h t h e ri g h t t o u c h a n d c a r e , A b r o k e n h e a rt c a n b e t e n d e d , An d a b r o k e n s o u l c a n b e r e p a ir e d . So l e t ' s e m b r a c e o u r b r o k e n n e s s , An d t u r n i t i n t o s o m e t h i n g n e w , L e t ' s u s e i t a s a l e s s o n , To h e l p u s g r o w a n d r e n e w . Fo r i n o u r b r o k e n n e s s , w e f i n d s tr e n g t h , Th e c o u r a g e t o ri s e a n d s t a rt a g a i n , An d a s w e h e a l , w e f i n d l e n g t h , To l o v e a n d b e l o v e d , n o w a n d t h e n .

A woman of culture, so fine and so true Her grace and her beauty, a sight to behold She moved through the city, a vision in view Her elegance and poise, never growing olde, Her voice was a melody, sweet and refined she spoke with such wisdom, a knowledge beyond measure Her words were a balm, soothing and kind, Her love for her culture, a treasure to treasure Her days were filled with art and with dance, her nights with music, a joy to be heard She lived her life fully, with joy and with chance Her spirit was free, a beautiful bird So here's to the woman, a woman of culture, her spirit so bright, it shines like a star She is a beacon, a guide and a vulture Her beauty and strength, reaching near and afar

NEW FACES & ARTISTS PAULINE PHIRI PROFILES CHRIS WALLACE

PAULINE PHIRI Pauline Phiri is a 21-year-old student and new face known as BLACK CHILD studying business administration at Chreso University. She is passionate about modeling and has previously participated in a school modeling contest. Despite not winning, Pauline learned the importance of perseverance and has since gained confidence in public speaking. She has worked with several studios including Mapikcha, K.B Cinematic, Raphael KB, and Accurate Kreation. Pauline enjoys photoshoots and is excited to continue pursuing her modeling career. [email protected] IG: PAULINEPHIRI99 FB: BLACK CHILD

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CHRIS WALLACE Christopher Sindala, also known by his stage name Chris Wallace or The Mystical Lyricist, is a rapper and lyricist who has been active in the industry since 2018. Despite originally wanting to pursue a career as a lawyer, Christopher became interested in music and began practicing with friends, including Vile A, Roc Xavier, and Rickelz. He quickly excelled in his craft, earning the nickname The Mystical Lyricist for his skills in syllables and rhymes. IG: CHRIS_WALLACE2711

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HER EYES, THEY REFLECT THE SKY AND THE VIEW HER HEART, A SOURCE OF LOVE, THAT NEVER FADES THE BREEZE IT WHISPERS, A GENTLE REFRAIN SHE LISTENS CLOSELY, TO SECRETS IT HOLDS HER DREAMS THEY TAKE FLIGHT, ON WINGS OF THE PLANE THE FUTURE IT HOLDS, A STORY YET UNTOLD

Th e r e o n c e w a s a m a n w h o l o v e d t o r o a m , To w a n d e r t h r o u g h g a l l e ri e s , l o s t i n t h o u g h t , H e ' d s p e n d h o u r s l o s t i n p a i n t i n g s , f e e l i n g w h o l e , An d o f t e n w i s h e d h e c o u l d b e c a u g h t . On e d a y , a s h e s tr o l l e d t h r o u g h t h e q u i e t h a l l s , H e s t u m b l e d u p o n a p a i n t i n g o f a k n i g h t , H e w a s s o m e s m e ri z e d b y i t s b e a u t y , h e c o u l d n ' t r e c a l l Th e t i m e t h a t h a d p a s s e d , o r h o w l a t e i t w a s t h a t n i g h t . As h e s t o o d t h e r e , l o s t i n t h e p a i n t i n g ' s g a z e , H e f e l t h i s b o d y s t a rt t o f a d e , H i s l i m b s b e c a m e b r u s h s tr o k e s , h i s f e a t u r e s a h a z e , An d b e f o r e h e k n e w i t , h e w a s p a rt o f t h e p a i n t i n g , d i s p l a y e d . N o w h e l i v e s i n t h e c a n v a s , f o r e v e r s t i l l , Bu t h e f i n d s p e a c e i n t h e q u i e t , a n d t h e t h ri l l Of b e i n g a p a rt o f s o m e t h i n g b e a u t i f u l a n d g r a n d , A p a i n t i n g , f o r e v e r i n t h e a rt i s t ' s h a n d . WON D E R L A N D M A N "The Wonderland Man" - a captivating piece that transports the viewer to a world of whimsy and wonder. This painting depicts a man lost in thought, surrounded by a dreamlike landscape of swirling colors and shapes. His eyes are fixed on a distant point, as if he is lost in contemplation of some great mystery. Whether he is gazing upon a beautiful sunset, or lost in the intricate patterns of the universe, one thing is certain - this man is truly a master of wonder.

The family of three, so different and unique One called Hope, with a heart full of cheer One called Fear, with a mind full of doubt One called Assumption, always jumping to conclusions without a doubt Hope saw the world, through a lens of positivity With a smile on her face, and a spring in her step She believed in the best, and the goodness of man Her spirit unbreakable, no matter the plan Fear was the opposite, always on guard He saw danger in every turn His mind it raced, with worry and stress He struggled to trust, and to find happinesss, Asumption was the middle ground He didn't know what to believe He assumed the worst, but hoped for the best His heart and his mind, in a constant tug of war, at least, But despite their differences, the family of three They loved one another, endlessly They supported each other, through the highs and the lows Together they stood, against any foe, So here's to the family, each one so distinct May their bond stay strong, and never be frisked For together they are, a force to be reckoned with A family of three, full of love and hope, fear, and assumption

Yo u a r e s tr o n g e r t h a n y o u t h i n k . Yo u h a v e t h e p o w e r t o o v e r c o m e a n y c h a l l e n g e t h a t c o m e s y o u r w a y , i n c l u d i n g t h o s e r e l a t e d t o y o u r m e n t a l h e a l t h . D o n ' t l e t n e g a t i v e t h o u g h t s o r e m o t i o n s c o n tr o l y o u . Ta k e c o n tr o l o f y o u r o w n m i n d a n d c h o o s e t o f o c u s o n t h e g o o d t h i n g s i n y o u r l i f e . Su rr o u n d y o u r s e l f w i t h s u p p o rt i v e p e o p l e w h o l i f t y o u u p a n d e n c o u r a g e y o u t o b e y o u r b e s t s e l f . An d m o s t i m p o rt a n t l y , d o n ' t b e a fr a i d t o s e e k h e l p w h e n y o u n e e d i t . Th e r e i s n o s h a m e i n s e e k i n g s u p p o rt , a n d d o i n g s o c a n m a k e a l l t h e d i f f e r e n c e i n y o u r j o u r n e y t o b e t t e r m e n t a l h e a l t h . R e m e m b e r, y o u a r e n o t a l o n e a n d y o u a r e w o rt h y o f l o v e a n d h a p p i n e s s . Ke e p g o i n g a n d b e l i e v e i n y o u r s e l f . MENTAL HEALTH CHECKPOINT

THE 27TH COLLECTION It's the stories we tell, the art we create, the music that moves us, the dance that makes us feel alive It's the stories we tell, the art we create, the music that moves us, the dance that makes us feel alive AN ADDITION TOCULTURE First Edition Vol. 1 JAN 2023 ANARTANDPOETRY COMPILATION A digital art b o ok g allery pre vie w /03 /02 /01