- The news of his death has struck a deep chord in me, and I know I speak for many across the continent and diaspora who were touched by his vision, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Africa’s transformation.
- Prof. Mwewa had chosen SMEGAfrica as his main media partner on the continent, seeing in us a vehicle to tell Africa’s authentic stories—stories of resilience, brilliance, and progress.
- Today, we grieve not just the loss of a man, but the pause of a voice that spoke so powerfully for a continent. Yet, his legacy will not die!
Today, my heart is heavy as I mourn the passing of a dear friend, mentor, and true son of Africa—Prof. Charles Mwewa. A distinguished Zambian legal scholar, prolific author, and tireless Pan-Africanist, Prof. Mwewa passed away on Tuesday night in Ottawa, Canada, where he had made his home and practiced law as an Advocate.
The news of his death has struck a deep chord in me, and I know I speak for many across the continent and diaspora who were touched by his vision, wisdom, and unwavering commitment to Africa’s transformation.
Prof. Mwewa was not only a close personal friend, but also a staunch supporter of Scholar Media Group Africa (SMEGAfrica), the Africa Chamber of Leaders (AFCoL) and the Global Network Forum (GLONEF).
He was a man of extraordinary intellect and passion—founder of Africa in Canada Press, through which he published over 180 books, with an ambitious goal to reach 365 titles—one for every day of the year. His writings spanned law, governance, Pan-Africanism, leadership, spirituality, and the empowerment of the African mind and spirit. Few have captured Africa’s potential and promise with the same boldness and clarity as Prof. Mwewa.
Our partnership was more than professional—it was a shared mission. By late 2024, Scholar Media Africa had proudly reviewed 30 of his books, with a plan to eventually feature all of them on our platform. Prof. Mwewa had chosen SMEGAfrica as his main media partner on the continent, seeing in us a vehicle to tell Africa’s authentic stories—stories of resilience, brilliance, and progress.
Prof. Mwewa reached out to me on October 29, 2024 with a thoughtful and sincere message: “For your Christmas gift, what do you want? I don’t really know what you like.” His kindness in wanting to offer something meaningful deeply touched me. True to his word, he went above and beyond—sponsoring my family for our December holiday. It’s a gesture I will always treasure, not just for the support, but for the heart behind it.
He had also promised to attend and support the Scholar Media Africa Inaugural Conference 2025 in April. We were both looking forward to using that opportunity to deepen our partnership and publicly unveil some of the visionary plans we had for Africa’s intellectual and publishing future. His physical absence at the conference was deeply felt, and now, even more so, as we come to terms with the reality that we will no longer have the privilege of sharing such spaces with him. That conversation will remain unfinished, but his vision will continue to guide our path.
In one of our last conversations in December 2024, which lasted nearly two hours, Prof. Mwewa spoke with his usual excitement and optimism about his dream to establish a state-of-the-art printing press in Kenya by 2027, followed by similar ventures in South Africa and Nigeria. He had a grand, compelling vision to revolutionize publishing and intellectual discourse in Africa—one book, one story, one dream at a time. Even while recovering from an emergency operation shortly after that conversation, his spirit remained unshaken. Sadly, that was the last time we spoke.
He firmly believed that Africa’s renaissance would be driven by African narratives, and he constantly urged me to keep writing and publishing our continent’s success stories—to change how the world sees us, and how we see ourselves. His life’s work was an open love letter to Africa and a call to action for all of us who dare to dream of a better future for our people.
Today, we grieve not just the loss of a man, but the pause of a voice that spoke so powerfully for a continent. Yet, his legacy will not die. It lives on in the pages of his books, in the minds of those he mentored, and in the institutions he helped build. We owe it to him—and to ourselves—to carry forward his dream with renewed passion and purpose.
On behalf of Scholar Media Africa, the Africa Chamber of Leaders, the Global Network Forum, and all who knew him, I extend my deepest condolences to Prof. Mwewa’s family, our Zambian brothers and sisters, and the entire African fraternity. We have lost a giant. But we will honor him by living the vision he held so dearly.
Rest in power, Prof. Charles Mwewa. Your pen may be still, but your words will echo through generations.
SOME OF PROF. MWEWA BOOKS: BOOK REVIEW: Is One’s Perspective Fixed? Prof Mwewa Answers in his Scintillating Quot-ebos Book
Book Review: Zambia: Struggles of My People
BOOK REVIEW: Poetry, The Best of Charles Mwewa; an in-depth analysis of timeless wisdom
BOOK REVIEW: My Muslim Friends Learn About Jesus
We shall keep you (our reader) updated on the funeral and memorial arrangements.
A sad Wednesday indeed!
