Episode 10 - Dana Patel: Finding Herself and Creativity Through the Lens of Cultural Transition

In this episode of Nkwazi Unfiltered, we sit down with Dana Patel, a Zambia-based photographer whose quiet, striking images have earned her a devoted following and international recognition. Dana has captured everything from jacaranda-lined roads to intimate moments of Zambian life, and through her lens, she’s often able to tell stories that go unnoticed. Our host, Chana Musakanya, explores Dana’s journey from San Diego to Lusaka, from public health graduate to self-taught photographer. Dana also talks about the challenges of cultural transition, the vulnerability of starting over in a new country, and how her camera helped her rediscover her identity and voice.