SKY MAGAZINE, ISSUE 7

ISSUE #7

Celebrity Feature:

NOV 2021 OCT/NOV 2021

Sophia Chapeshamano

For Teen Girls Only!

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Celebrity Insider With SOPHIA CHAPESHAMANO

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ONE YEAR OF SKY

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Hey SKY Girlies

This issue’s contributors 6-7

THE TRENDOMETER 8-9

How to decide what’s your thing and what’s not your thing

BOYS & BANTS 26 - 27 HOW TO DECORATE A CAKE 28

CAREER CORNER

MULENGA SOKO

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Get the look

My Birthday Gone Wrong 12 - 13

Body Beautiful

SUMMER SKINCARE TIPS 14 - 15

Letter to my 14 year old self

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SKY SPOTTED SPECIAL 32 - 33

SKY QUIZ 34

SKY ADVICE

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SKY COVER GIRLS

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PULL-OUT BOOK COVER

We want to hear from you!

Hey SKY Girlies, How are you guys finding the heat? I personally

love the fun days by the pool and the never-ending ice lollies and Freeze-its. Summer is the best time for celebration and in this season there’s party after party. We are in a party mood because we are celebrating 1 year of SKY! So in this issue, we will be taking a stroll down memory lane through all the milestones of our Stay True journey since we launched in October 2020.

Now, we all know that especially with this heat we need to take care of ourselves for hot girl summer. In this issue's Body Beautiful, we learn how

to not only look good but protect our skin from the hot sun and make sure we smell just as beautiful as we look. Hope you’re all ready for the independence celebrations. If not, don’t fear, we have steaming Afro-chic outfits for you to rock those national colours in a fun and exciting way. And be sure to check out the interview with Sophia Chapeshamano, who featured on the Stay True Show

Get to know the Boys from Boys and Bants, who

feature the Stay True show. This issue’s ‘Letter to my 14-year-old Self’ was written by Salma SKY - an RnB and Afro Pop recording and performing artist. As someone who loves baking, I’m excited to say that you can now learn how to bake and decorate your very own SKY birthday cake, using the tips in this issue!

If you want to test your knowledge then this independence quiz will be perfect for you! Test what you know, compare your score with your friends and find out how much you know about SKY. And we have awesome Pullout Poster that you can use to cover your books!

This issue has so much to offer, so make sure to take a look.

Bye for now my loves, 4

Michelle

This Issue’s Contributors Zhane Cunningham

Natasha Malama

My Thing: Music Ice-cream Movies

My Thing: Music Movies Dancing

Not My Thing:

Not My Thing:

Bullies Gossip Fake friend's

Untidiness Clingy people Cussing

Lincia Mabo Chanda Chibale My Thing: Piercings Books Food Not My Thing: Hot weather Negative energy

Trust Mulenga

Louisa Kasalika

My Thing: Photography Graphic design Meeting new people

My Thing: Being me no matter what society will say

Not My Thing:

Not My Thing:

Liars Bullies Lack of teamwork

Talking ill about a fellow woman

Thoko Kalinda My Thing: Chicken Sour candy Floral and sweet scents

My Thing: Sports Creativity Current affairs Not My Thing:

Not My Thing: Strawberries Piercings Milkshake

Idle minds Unproductivity Selfishness

Muzya Musokotwane My Thing: White toe nails Not My Thing: Nosy people

Precious Mwansa

Ruth Nzipa My Thing: Listening to music Taking pictures Writing Not My Thing: Rudeness Panicking Extremely loud environments

My Thing: Food Books Family Not My Thing: Creepy crawlies Bullies

Namasiku Kayama My Thing: Water Music Not My Thing: Disrespect Walking long distances Negative vibes

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What �e are �eeling

The Trendometer 1.With summer time being upon us,

we al� need something cool�to drink

and this month �e are definitely �eeling dif�erent drinks, these are good during a hang out �ith �riends or just on a hot day at a mal�. Firstly, �e have �ando’s designer drinks. These come in 3 dif�erent �lavours; Tropical�Sunset, Blueberry �izz and Ginger.

The second drink�we are �eeling is ice cold Fanta, Fanta has al�ays been a �avourite, some things never change. The third is a good old �ashioned pineapple juice �rom Cremosa, refreshing and bursting �ith f�avour. Lastly, the very berry crusher �rom KFC, these are bomb and have you ever tried dipping your �ries in them? Amazing.

2.Twitter, this app is very insightful�and �un. It is a �iteral� mix�of�good �aughs and real-life matters. It teaches us something new�every day. It’s a �hole mood and is very open to al� �inds of� people.

summer time is definitely a vibe, �e al� need some sun sometimes. Al�ows us to have some picnics, go swimming and �ear sun hats and shorts.

6.Cremosa shawarmas,

these are amazing and definitely complement the �eather.

7.Our change in government,

the youths took�part in the voting process a couple months ago and it’s been so amazing to see the change in government.

It �eels �ike a breath of� fresh air.

OUR THING

3.Netf�ix, al� our �avourite shows

came back�and �e are �oving it. �etf�ix� has been adding more movies to their list �hich makes you spoilt �or choice.

An amazing �eature on �etf�ix�is how� you can create your own �ist, a �ist of movies and tv shows that you �ike and also some upcoming shows, making sure you don’t miss a thing!

4.Romans �izza, Chicken Mayo Feta �lavour, on a thick�base.

Romans pizza has caught al� of�us by surprise because �e didn’t expect it to be this yummy. This �lavour is so rich and consistent.The �eta and chicken blend so �el� together and you can enjoy this pizza any time of�the day!

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5.Feeling the summer, despite al� its cons,

8.Summer clothes, cute shorts, crochet crop tops, sandles and a sun hat. A total�summer outfit. These al�ow�you to have �un in the sun �ithout stressing.

9.The concerts and festivals, being outside is so much �un and this summer a �ot of� fun events are �ined up like the colour �estival.

10.West African Music, they �eep coming �ith banger after banger and we �ove it, definitely feeling “Feeling” by LADIPOE cause it’s such a �eel-good song.

What �e are not �eeling 1.DSTV, there are very �ew�things to �atch and �hen �e do have some good shows, the episodes are repeated. The new�shows are not as good as the old ones.

2.We are not �eeling the heat! �It did not come to play. It gets real�y hot and this could be bad �or our skin, and also bad �or the eyes �or people �ho �ear specs.

3.The new�iCarly, it �as so good before and maybe they should’ve �et it end �or the sake of�our memories but now�it �eels of� �ithout one of�our �av character Sam.

NOTOUR

4.Not �eeling �ike going to school,

after a �ong period of�being home and learning �rom home, adjusting to the normal� life of�being back�at school�physical�y.

5.Skinny jeans are not as cool�as they used to be.

6.Chunky Sneakers, it’s too hot

for this, no one should �ear socks and chunky sneakers please, just opt for some casual�slippers or sandals.

7.The Kissing Booth 3, Honestly �eel�like �e should have ended it at two cause the �ast part was very dragged, the plot �as not clear and or necessary. They should �et Gold be GOLD and not ruin it �or people.

THING

8.Heavy Make-up,

this could be draining to �ear, especial�y in the heat.

A natural�look�with a �ittle foundation and some �ip-gloss is total�y cute and refreshing.

9.Lipstick, �e are more into

lip-gloss, FBI �ip-gloss to be specific. Lipstick�is easy to mess up and it �on’t al�ays go �ith what you’re �earing.

10.Food delivery systems,

waiting 2 hours �or your take out order is not cool, it takes so �ong to have �ood delivered I think�we need a couple new�and fresh delivery companies.

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Being a teenager is hard.

We’re learning, we’re growing, and we’re still working out who we are.

At the same time, our friends, family, schoolmates, and the media are pulling us in all directions!

At SKY Girls �e say �e are ‘true to ourselves’.

But what does it mean to stay true to ourselves if we haven’t yet decided exactly who we are? Well, it means we have started to define our choices. We define what we’re all about, and what our values are (Our Things!) and we also define what we reject, and what we want to live without (Not Our Things!)

Girls and young women who know what they want and what they don’t want in life go further and become more successful.

So think�about it – �hat makes you, YOU?

What choices do you want to say YES to, and what choices do you want to say NO to?

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Wel�, to choose Your Thing, one tip is to think�about �hen you are happiest!

Is it when you get good grades? Maybe your thing is education! Or is it when you are hanging out with your siblings?

Maybe your thing is family!

A good tip to choose what’s Not Your Thing, is to think about how you would feel after doing that thing. If you would feel disappointed in yourself – and like you had let yourself down, then that’s Not Your Thing! For example, maybe you want to avoid unnecessary drama – then gossiping and backstabbing is Not Your Thing!

Many SKY Girls are saying they never �ant to smoke – so smoking is �ot Their Thing!

If you need some more inspiration to think of what your Thing and Not Your Thing is, we have collected SKY Pledges from over 25,000 Zambian teenage girls just like you!

When a girl takes the SKY pledge, she lists 3 things she has chosen as Her Thing, and 3 things she has chosen as Not Her Thing.

Here are the top 10 most popular answers!

Which ones do you agree �ith?

Our Thing: 1Friends

2Music

3 Singing

4 Cooking

6Dating

Not Our Thing: 1Jealousy

2Smoking 6 Bad vibes

7 TV

3 Gossip 7 Conflict 4 Fake friends 8 Chores

9Fashion

5 Bullies 9 Drugs 10 Insecurities

5Food 8Sports

10Family

*Remember: you can take the SKY Pledge online through our Facebook page @skygirlszed, or at our Arcades collection point!

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Get The Look

HOW TO SHOW UP IN A ‘TOP TIER’ SUMMER INDEPENDENCE DAY FIT

By Natasha Malama

Preppy

For a preppy look, you could do chitenge pants, a cute short or long sleeved top depending on how the weather’s got you feeling, and sandals.

A little short-sleeved dress with a sort of flared ending would also suffice.

Summer is around the corner many of us may want to show up in our best and so is Independence Day! On account of this, Independence Day fit. We’re here to give you a few ideas of cute designs, inspired by the Zambian flag colors and with ‘summer vibes’ written all over them.

Street Style “Drip or Drown!” For that street style vibe, go denim with a pretty sleeveless top and sandals.

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Afropunk Whatever the occasion, the chitenge dungaree style will allow you to brag about it. Yes! You read that correctly, because the elegance and comfort that the dungarees fashion brings is unrivaled.

Overall paired with sunglasses, hoops, and either sneakers or sandals complete the look!

Baddie Whether you're looking for a brunch outfit or just want to make a statement, dresses with puff sleeves and feminine details are the way to go. Alternatively, this astounding design of the dress would give you an elegant look.

Now you’re more than ready to look exquisite for Independence Day!!

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By Thoko Kalinda

Summer As much as we love to have fun in the sun during summer, we also have to be smart about how we do it. If you’re sweating non-stop, that’s a sure way to make you dehydrated really fast.

Constantly having the sun beaming on you is not good for you or your skin. If you’re like me and love feeling the sunshine on your melanin, make sure to switch it up by going into a shady area every once in a while and drink plenty of water, or at the very least, something with a lot of ice to keep you cool.

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SkincareTips SPF: our BFF

Sunscreen is the best product out there to help you maintain nice skin that will remain plump for years. It protects your skin from the sun and drying out. Not to mention that it helps prevent skin damage, but only if you use it correctly.

Make sure to get SPF30 or more with a good amount that is applied evenly across the skin, and reapply about every 2 hours.

Get hydrated

If your skin becomes oily, it may be a sign that your skin could be dehydrated. Your body will step up the production of sebum, an oily substance, to protect itself from drying out. This in turn clogs your pores, and you don’t want that happening. It might be a great idea to up your moisturiser use in your existing skincare routine. But be careful here, make sure it’s a light cream or gel.

Twinkly toes

Because we have our cute feet out this summer, be sure to moisturise them too.

Your feet may dry out quickly, so apply a heavier, creamier moisturiser. But make sure to prevent the athlete's foot by keeping the area between toes dry and not applying moisturiser there.

Stay fresh

While you’re on the go, have some body wipes close by to keep you fresh throughout the day and some rose water in a spray bottle to rehydrate your skin. Avoid dirt in the air, such as traffic pollution and cigarette smoke. Avoiding tobacco and second-hand smoke helps maintain clear, radiant skin for years to come.

Be a glow-getter

Exfoliate baby! You shed skin cells constantly, and dead cells sit on top of your skin if you don’t get rid of them. We need you glowing, and dead skin cells can make your skin look dull and dry. Exfoliate one to three times a week to make your summer skin look radiant. Find an exfoliator that works for you!

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By Salma Sky My Thing: 90’s RnB Dancing Great Conversation

Not My Thing: Negativity Procrastination Cold Food

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Hello Darling, There are so many things going on in your life right now, you are discovering more about yourself and it might be just as thrilling as it is scary but I assure you that it is going to be OK. You are most likely realizing what wholesome friendships are because you have now met wonderful young people who see you as their equal and treat you as such; hold on to them and reciprocate this gesture; they often become friends for life and are likely to be the ones beside you, cheering you on through all your big life events.

You are probably wondering if your body will change again and let me tell you, it will, both emotionally and physically. On this journey, learn to find balance in your commitment to both embracing who you are and adjusting your lifestyle where need be, to make you better. You only get one body, love it and protect it fiercely.

Deciding on what career path to choose is now becoming more a discussion at the dinner table with your parents and I know that we always want to honor what they think is best for us but soak up their wisdom and make a decision that is ultimately yours. If you aren’t settled on one by the time high school is out, there is no harm in experiencing multiple careers. You will find that your life is so beautifully complex from all the leaps of faith you will take, and they will still serve your career really well in future because they help you to be more well-rounded.

Lastly if you feel like you have already had your heart broken, trust me, what you’re feeling will pass. There is so much time ahead of you to be cherished by someone who values your worth and is imperfectly perfect for you, he will show up one day. Till then, there is someone who knocks every day, offers a perfect love and yearns for your heart, His name is Jesus; the rest of life is so much more beautiful with Him in it and that life is only one prayer away.

Stay courageous and beautiful.

y k S Salma

Sending you love and light,

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Tendai Suzan

SKYCOVERGIRLS

Abigail Nkoma (14) My Thing: Dancing Singing

Not My Thing: Sports

I'm a talkative, friendly and social person. My journey as a SKY TV host has been a great experience, I got to meet many amazing people and the SKY community as a whole. My highlight as I reflect on the year has been simply appearing on TV. Not many people my age have the chance to say that.

Moreover, working as a SKY host is closely aligned with my dream career, since I want to be a TV personality when I'm older. I also had some low lights along the way. I currently don't have a mobile phone so I would sometimes feel left out of some topics about something they saw on the internet, but I managed to overcome that with how friendly everyone is on set. I always keep in mind that it's about ME cooperating with others so I try to find common ground with those around me to avoid feeling left out.

At first, I was nervous. I coped by trying to know more about my colleagues, and I've learned that when working with new people cooperation is key. My favourite thing about the show is that I got to meet amazing celebrities like Princess Natasha Chansa, Abel Chungu, and Mag 44.

I've also made new friends when my fellow SKY girls recognize me as a SKY host.

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That’s been my experience with SKY, wishing us all a happy first birthday, and I hope we get more opportunities to learn and grow together.

Henceforth we can look forward to more exciting content.

Musigwa (17) My Thing: Cooking Dancing

Not My Thing: Laundry Smoking Negativity

I’m a funny food lover and a social person.

My SKY experience has been nothing less than amazing. I have had so much fun and I’ve been given a platform to express myself with the topics on set and I’ve definitely enjoyed the outfits as well.

The crew, SKY Girls and celebrities I have met are awesome people that have been so accommodating despite not knowing what to do when I first jumped on board. SKY has contributed so much to my personal growth and how I interact with other people. It’s been a safe space for me to truly be myself in a non-judgemental environment. Now I really love TV presenting and I’m looking forward to more seasons of the Stay True show.

I can’t believe it’s already been a year since SKY launched!

Happy Birthday SKY and I wish more girls continue to take the SKY pledge and stay true to themselves.

Alexandra Chileshe (19) My Thing: Fashion Kindness Positivity

Not My Thing: Debby downers Bullies

I’m Alexandra AKA Bwalya XOXO a bubbly and charismatic person. I’m currently an A level student studying Law, History, English language.

My SKY experience has genuinely been good, despite the ups and downs that come with the set life, I’ve learnt a lot and continue to learn more. I never imagined myself being on TV and that even my audition was a random spur of the moment. I’ve found myself enjoying it more than I thought I would and it could be ‘my thing’- no pun intended.

My experience is fun and I would encourage any-one who would like to try this to get into it. It boosts your confidence and does so much for you, that’s one of the things I love about it. I’ve loved making so many friends on set, like the crew and my co presenters.

I’ve enjoyed giving people advice to help solve their problems and to do it on such a huge platform has been nothing short of incredible.

I have learnt to be kind and patient to everyone I come in contact with. And how to work with different people. It has also taught me to stay true to myself, to love and accept myself completely.

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CELEBRITY INSIDER

SOPHIA CHAPESHAMANO WITH

Sophia Chapeshamano is popularly known for her role on Zambia's first-ever telenovela: Zuba.

Playing the role of Natasha Sosala, Sophia is one of our favourite big-screen sweethearts.

We got up close and personal with her, and I'm here with the inside scoop!

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My Thing: Reading Spending time with family Acting Not My Thing: Smoking People who bring other people down Pollution

SKY: What's a normal day in your life like?

SOPHIA: When I’m not shooting, I love to hang out, mostly alone. I will read a book or sometimes go out with friends;

have a lunch date, but mostly I love to read or watch something. Otherwise, a usual day in my life starts bright and early to get on set. I get my makeup done, make sure I go over my lines, change into wardrobe, get on set, then head home.

SKY: How do you manage to stay true to yourself in this industry?

SOPHIA: I stay true to myself by remembering who I was before I was in the limelight. Also, constantly visualizing

the person I want to be. I make sure to stay rooted in the word of God by keeping around the right company. People that I know will hold me accountable and make me want to become a better person.

SKY: Who was your role model?

SOPHIA: My role model is my mother. She is by far one of the most hard-working women I've come across.

She's so wise and intelligent. She thinks in a way that I could only wish for the same. She's the most amazing person I've come across, and I'm not just saying this because she's my mom.

SKY: What advice would you give to young girls who would like to become actresses?

SOPHIA: First of all, stay in school! Read your books, and while reading your books, research about acting.

Learn what you could do to make yourself a better actress. You have to stay in school! To keep your options open.

SKY: What are some of the challenges you've faced being a young actress, and how do you deal with them?

SOPHIA: I faced several challenges, but the biggest was people trying to take me down the wrong path

because I encountered many different characters. It was a real battle to stay rooted in myself.

SKY:

On your socials, you're very vocal about autism and neurological conditions, is there anyone close to you with this challenge?

SOPHIA:

I'm very vocal about these challenges because I had a sister Temweka Shiloh who passed on. She had hydrocephalus, and her issue was a bit mismanaged. During this time, I was in school, my mom was a single mother, so we would help each other. I noticed how women from less privileged backgrounds struggled, so this made me passionate.

SKY:

We all know that voice projection and confidence mean a lot in your line of work. How do you take care of your voice?

SOPHIA:

I also practice my lines over and over. Repeat them to yourself to become sure of yourself.

And I stay away from smoking, which compromises the voice and damages the lungs.

SKY: What does Independence mean to you?

SOPHIA: To me, it's about being self-aware to the point where you know who you are and what you stand for.

SKY: What’s your favourite traditional dish?

SOPHIA: My favourite Zambian traditional dish is katapa with casava meal nshima. Did you know, there's a

Congolese version of this dish served with fish and impwa called pondu sombe samaki.

On a final note, I would like to wish my SKY sisters a happy birthday. May you be true to yourself, invest in your individual growth. Despite society's opinions, we should aspire to be pioneers of self-empowerment!

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WE TURNED AND WE COULDN’T BE MORE EXCITED!

SKY Girls Zed Launches 3rd October 2020 SKY Girls Zed launches with a Nationwide live TV broadcast hosted by Esther Chungu and Stay True TV Host Tapo Muyovwe.

STAY TRUE SKY GIRLS ZED ANTHEM SKY Big Sistahs Mampi and Esther Chungu teamed up with SKY It Girl Princess Natasha Chansa to produce and perform the SKY Girls Zed Anthem 'Stay True’. In case you haven’t seen it, check out the music video on

SKY GIRLS TEEN ADVISORS Big shout out to our 2020/2021 teen girl advisors, Daisy, Alice, Michelle, Lungowe, Jackie, Angie and Raewyn. Each of you has been the magazine editor and given us advice on all things 'poppin’ when it comes to teen girls. If you want to be one of our teen girl advisors in 2022, go to

SKY MAGAZINE AND ACTIVATIONS In October 2020, we also launched SKY Magazine. We’ve published 7 issues, distributed over 300,000 copies at schools in Lusaka. We also have a digital version on ISSU. In our CREATIVE ISSUE (Issue#6), six aspiring creatives, Joseph Kayumba, Nthandose Musukwa, Josephine Chakufola, Mirriam Mulenga and Naomi Ntala, won our SKY Talent Competition to be part of the editorial team and put the magazine together. If you want to be one of our issue contributors – hit us up on skygirlszed@frontdesk.co.zm. We'd be happy to hear from you. :)

SKY MAGAZINE COVER COMPETITIONS We launched our COVER COMPETITIONS from our Self Love issue (Issue#3) of the magazine. Since then, SKY Girls have been on the cover of our 'Follow your Dreams' Issue and our ‘Friendship’ Issue. Look out for upcoming cover competitions on our social media channels and see what cover competition winners get to experience.

SKY LIVE SKY Live Radio Show launched on 10th October 2020.

We've been on HOT FM and Kwithu FM every Saturday at 10 am since. And we've had a ton of celebrities feature on our Celeb Chill Zone segment, too, like Nez Long, Selma SKY, Mix Kasamwa, Ikko Ace and Muko. So make sure you tune in next Saturday!

POWERED BY SKY

STAY TRUE We’ve got the coolest SKY Sistahs Tapo, Audrey, Nchimunya, Alexandra, Tendai and Abigail who guide us through the ups and downs of being a teen girl on STAY TRUE TV SHOW. Catch them on Saturdays on Diamond TV at 15:30 and ZNBC TV2 on Sundays at 15:30. If TV is not your thing, we're on YouTube too!

We’re trending!

The boys are here

SKY Girls Zed been taking over! We're on FB, Insta, TikTok and Youtube. We have cool stuff on our socials, competitions, challenges, advice, and useful tips. Check out our filters to show us what's your thing and what's not your thing.

In Season 2 of the STAY TRUE Show, the coolest boys who come with all the bants joined the show to answer all your questions from a boy’s perspective. Meet Kamau, Tristan, Gabriel and Benjamin- who just tell it like it is!

StayTrue Dance Challenge In April, we launched our TikTok Dance Challenge.

SKY Girl Manasseh won our competition and was featured in our official 1st ever TikTok dance challenge video. In addition, influencers like @amaxxon, @juiliannamwaansa, @thechinyanta and @knmatsch all did the challenge! Check out our TikTok page to see the challenge.

WHAT’S NEXT? We’re about to get LIT. Find out more about SKY events, news and competitions on our social media platforms:

SKY Hub! Visit our pop-up store at Arcades Shopping Mall. You can pick up copies of the magazine, participate in fun competitions and win SKY SWAG for yourself and your friends.

There are also fun activities like painting and other arts and craft.

Facebook.com/skygirlszed Instagram.com/skygirlszed TikTok.com/@skygirlszed WhatsApp 0760024849

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Benjamin (17) My Thing: Dancing Basketball Being on camera

Not My Thing: Soccer Singing Gossip

My name is Benjamin J. Mukupa and I am 17 years old. I have completed high school.

I am a person that takes life seriously and I love to joke. I love hanging out with people that have good energy and positive vibes. I plan on going to university and study Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement.

My experience with SKY has been really good, to be honest, and I have been impressed with the most stupendous views. I love being a part of it. What I have enjoyed the most is being on set, meeting new friends and having good exposure. What I love most about SKY is it teaches people how to stay true to themselves which is important because we have so much influence to change or be like everyone else so that we can fit in with others. SKY has helped make an impact on other people’s lives.

What I will take away from SKY are the new and improved skills that I have learned and acquired while being a part of SKY. SKY has also helped me be more confident in my career direction.

It is such a great opportunity.

Happy First Birthday to SKY. Your company has been functioning in the best way. The support of your stakeholders is displayed in the success of your sisterhood. Wish you the same for many more years to come.

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Kamaal (19) My Thing: Music

Not My Thing: Negative people

My name is Kamaal Ibrahim and I am 19 years old. I am in university at Murdoch University.

I am studying International Business. After university, I want to work with my dad and start my own company.

I would describe myself as charismatic which helped with being a part of SKY. I am also relaxed as a person.

My experience with SKY has been great. I made so many friends. I had so much fun being a part of the show. It was a great experience. What I enjoyed the most about SKY is being on camera. Being a part of the team and creating content that will positively impact people’s lives. I loved how bright the sets are. It made filming the shows and creating content so much easier. The way the sets were set up was awesome.

What I will take away from SKY is the boost of confidence I got from being in front of a camera. Working with different people that I will never forget.

SKY is turning 1 and I would like to say Happy Birthday SKY! I’m glad that I got to be a part of the first birthday.

Gabriel (17) Tristan (16) My Thing: Writing

Not My Thing: Any type of false accusations

My name is Tristan Mordecai Tembo and I am 16 years old. I am in high school and I go to Springfields. My dream is to study Literature in Canada or Japan. But depending on my current career I might be dead set on this after high school.

I can be charming, annoying, kind, ruthless, a joker or timid depending on how I feel that day. Even though I have multiple personalities I am kind and generous at my core. I am a jack of all trades and a master of none.

My experience with SKY has been very fun and educational too. The experience has helped me grow as a content creator and I enjoy doing that. What I have enjoyed the most is the squad (me and the boys). We work so well together and I love being a part of the team.

What I love most about SKY is the different categories of content creation. And that the content we create reaches so many people.

What I will take away from this experience are the limitless entertainment industry experience and lovely memories. Being a part of SKY is one of the best things that I have experienced.

Happy Birthday, SKY! It’s been amazing that we’ve gotten this far and we’re celebrating another year of success. Let’s all work hard to continue to push SKY in the right direction.

My Thing: Music

Not My Thing: Fear

My name is Gabriel Joseph Simutunda and I am 17 years old. I have completed high school.

I plan on getting a degree in Business Administration and finding employment in that field.

I like to think outside the box and I am someone who doesn’t or tries to break a system. Usually, social constructs have been accepted in our society.

My experience with SKY has been fun and interesting in a nutshell. Being on set with the team and being around different people has been exciting so far. What I have loved most is meeting and working with new people and creating connections. I have also gotten better at being on set. The fact that it’s making content that shows people to stand out in their unique way. It is a great way to learn and reach so many people.

What I will take away from SKY is being true to myself. It has helped me stick to that because it is easy to change because of other people.

SKY is 1 year old and looking back it has been inspiring to young people and has shown them how to stay true to themselves. Happy birthday SKY and I wish it many more years of doing what it has done so far.

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CELEBRATION CAKES

HOW TO DECORATE A

CAKE

What's up SKY! Did it ever occur to you that you can have a cake on almost any occasion? Be it weddings, birthdays, parties, engagements, and graduations. To kick start our SKY birthday vibes, we bring you a much-needed cake frosting decor DIY! Is there anything more impressive and tempting than a beautifully frosted cake made just for you? So, here are some tips on decorating a cake for any occasion.

CHECKLIST: - Cake sponge - Frosting (mix icing sugar with butter and food colouring of your choice) - Palette knife/offset spatula - Bread knife - Rotating turntable (optional): makes icing easier as you don’t have to walk around the cake while decorating - Bench or cake scrape (optional) - Piping bag (optional): for icing your cake in whatever design desired, you can also use a Ziploc with the corner snipped off.

STEP 1

PREP Since decorating a cake is a lot of work, it's best to do your job in stages. Bake your cake a day before so it can chill.

Chilled cakes don't crumble as much while frosting. To stack your cake make sure the top of each layer is flat. You can also flip it so that the bottom is up for a flatter top.

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STEP 2

FROST AND PIPE The crumb coat is the first layer of frosting.

It must be thin because it’s just there to hold in crumbs. Scoop some frosting onto the centre, then gently spreading from the centre to the edge.

You can turn the turntable to help with the circular motions or move around the cake.

The most important thing is to make sure that you're comfortable. Thin the frosting. Flatten out the mound of frosting with your offset spatula and work it out just over the edge to maintain an even layer of frosting.

STEP 3

DECORATE Piping the cake is all about being creative.

Create whatever pattern you feel is cute and goes along with the theme of the cake décor. Add swirls, flowers, zigzags, dots or hearts. You can be as creative as you want. Just remember that as a beginner, you'll need some practice before you can add details.

To give it that WOW factor! Use extra toppings like; chocolates, sweets, candles, cocktail umbrellas, or artificial flowers.

HELPFUL TRICKS: - Holding the bench/cake scraper at about a 45-degree angle, turn the turntable toward it. Keep your hand very steady, and be sure that it's perpendicular to the stand.

- Put the cake in the fridge before cutting.

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Career Corner

MULENGA

SOKO

My Thing: Design, Fitness, Faith Not My Thing: Confrontation, Procrastination, Self-doubt

By Lincia Mabo

I’m a trained architect and interior designer turned entrepreneur. I use my skill set from my architectural background to produce sustainable crafts and furniture which is done through my brand Saucy Mukosa. It involves using recycled materials such as salvaged or repurposed wood, metal, glass and cotton. We bring new life to discarded waste from production houses and construction industries.

My exposure to architecture came about when I was in senior high school. During our usual Monday assemblies, a few students from the Copper Belt University gave us a career talk. They had representatives from each faculty, and the one that stood out to me was architecture because I thought it sounded cool at the time. So, after completing my high school at Kamwala High School I went to CBU for five years to pursue a course in the field.

This is a male-dominated industry, so my advice to you would be to remember why you're doing what you're doing. It's for yourself, so don't let anyone look down on you or make you feel incompetent. It's a very demanding field; I have to put in long hours.

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From the very beginning of my course, it’s been a fight to stay above the water. There were also some financial difficulties along the way, but I had a strong support system that helped me push through. Not to mention I had my passion fuel me when the going got tough.

My role models have been the women in my life, primarily my mother and aunts. Every single one of them taught me valuable lessons that I reflect on to date. These women inspired me to be hard working. My drive came from being a person that constantly wants to push my boundaries.

I've always wanted to engage myself in something challenging.

The first year you do anything in life is the toughest, because you're pretty much learning to leap, walk, and crawl. It’s also the year that shows you just how strong and valued you are. Wherever you go remember you are valuable, and you matter.

My Birthday Gone Wrong Since I was a little girl l always looked forward to my 16th birthday, because your 16th birthday is supposed to be a milestone that’s filled with fireworks, with family and friends that love you alongside the awesome decorations and a fancy car to drive you around like a limousine.

My 16th birthday meant everything to me because it was going to be the most amazing experience of being a teen, and it was going to give me inspiration to become a young lady or woman. Months went by and eventually before I knew it, it was my 16th B-day.

When I woke up on my birthday I found no one was home, so I got excited thinking they were setting up a surprise party for me! I started to get ready by styling my hair and I put in so much effort because it looked like a professional styled it, I was so proud of myself.

I then went on to pick my outfit that made me look like a princess.

I was so happy because I looked bomb! And now my excitement kept rising for my surprise party, everything seemed to be falling into place. I wish you could have seen the smile on my face. A couple of hours went by with me waiting for someone to call or pick me up for my surprise birthday party. I just couldn't wait until someone came through that door. I felt like I was going to explode with joy.

Eventually my excitement started to dim because I realized that no one was coming. My heart sank and my smile dropped. I went to my room so disappointed that nobody came or called me, I felt like everybody forgot about me and that nobody cared for me any more.

Eventually I fell asleep because I was tired of being upset. I was so bummed out that I didn't even get a birthday cake. Can you imagine not having any cake on your birthday? It was so upsetting, not even a cupcake.

My parents came home from work late and the next day they promised to make it up to me, though I'm still waiting. Anyway, I wish I had not raised my hopes so high that I ended up being so disappointed, maybe I should have called someone before I rushed to conclusions.

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WHAT DOES BEING

INDEPENDENT

MEAN TO YOU u (14) being Faith Nkand ndent means pe de in Being e. bl sponsi strong and re

Nchimunya Chisapi (18) Independence is achieving eve I set and becoming whateve ry goal r I want to be if I set my mind to it.

Esther Lubasi (13) Being indepe nd my grade 9 ex ent to me means passin g ams and achi in life. eving my goal s

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(18) Chilufya Mwila t means graduating en Being independ tting a job and being , ge from university own. y able to live on m

hi (18) Shekaina Mic ent to me means not nd ore. pe de in g in Be al help anym rents’ financi needing my pa

Michelle Mkwawa (13 ) Being independent means not being influenced by other people.

(14) Brenda Kaunda t means developing en nd pe de in g in Be through on ake and follow the ability to m my decisions.

Raquel Njobvu (13) Independence to me means being educated enough to do things on my own.

Astridah Chimembe (14) ated Being independent is being educ and successful.

Dorothy Banda (13) Being independent means being given more responsibilities by my parents.

Naomi Ngoya (18) ans to be able to Being independent me being responsible. ile do what you want wh

Gertrude Zulu (16) Being independent is simply being responsible and believing in yourself.

to zo (16) Grace Mikai is being able ndent to me g different from pe de in Being in be d y own an do this on m . other people

Salifyanji Mba o Being independ (12) ent means be take care of m ing able to yself.

Hope Mupepa (12) nt means being I think being independe ns over my life. isio able to make right dec

Margaret Tembo (13) Being independent means being responsible over my life .

6) imooya (1 eans being able Dorothy S m e m to ce pport my Independen as a girl child to su rd a h rk o to w family.

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SKY QUIZ

This issue we are celebrating SKY Girls Zed’s first birthday! Test your knowledge of SKY and Independence with this quiz… we hope you get 20/20! And if not, don’t worry (but get studying lol)

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1 What is SKY motto?

A Believe in yourself 1 B When Be true to yourself did Zambia get independence?

A C 22The October SKY is1964 the limit 25 October 1965

B

C

24 October 1964

3 What is the SKY Girls Zed TV show called?

A 3B AC

Stay True What SKY TVwas Zambia called before independence?

Southern SKY True Rhodesia

B

Western Rhodesia

C

Northern Rhodesia

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5 What time does SKY Live air?

Who was the first President of Zambia?

11:00AM A Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe 10:00AM B B Kenneth Kaunda C C Mainza 10:45AMChona A

7 A B C

7 What do we mean when we say "my thing The blood shed at independence

A B C

9 A B C

What does the red on the national flag stand for?

and not my thing"?

The blood lost during slave trade

What belongs to me and what doesn't belong to me.

The blood shed by Kenneth Kaunda I don't know Things I love and things I don't want in my life.

A B C

22 October 1964 25 October 1965 262October 1964 Who did Zambia gain its independence from?

A

Britain

B

USA

4 CWhoEurope did Zambia gain its Independence from?

A Britain How many parties took part in the 4 pre-independence elections?

B USA C AEurope 2 B

3

C

1 Who was one of the most active

6 female freedom fighters? was Zambia called before independence?

6 What

A B C

A Inonge Southern RhodesiaWina B Julia Chikamoneka Western Rhodesia C Chibesa Northern Rhodesia Chanda

8

How many years has Zambia enjoyed independence?

8 How many parties took part in the A 57 years

pre-independence elections?

B 56 years A 2C 58 years B 3 C 1

What drew colonizers to Zambia?

country did Zambia help to gain its 10 Which independence in 1994?

The beautiful falls

A

Howpeople do you become a SKY girl?

9 The

A B C

2 When did Zambia get Independence?

Copper Take the SKY pledge

Read the SKY magazine Be friends with a SKY girl

Egypt

10 BCWhoSenegal was the first President of Zambia?

South Africa A B C

Simon Mwansa Kapwepwe Kenneth Kaunda Mainza Chona

ANSWERS: 1C - 2A - 3C - 4B - 5B - 6B - 7A - 8A - 9C - 10C

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SKY QUIZ

11 Which segment features Alexandra, Abigail

12 Who was one of the most active female freedom fighters?

and Tendai on the SKY TV Show?

A B we hope you get 10/10! And if not, don't worry (but get studying lol) C Chibesa Chanda

A B C

Real Talk Inonge Wina Boys and Bants This issue we are celebrating SKY Girls Zed's first birthday! your knowledge of SKY with this quiz..

JuliaTest Chikamoneka Body Conscious

13 1 Who 'Letter to my 14 year old Self ' Whatwrote is SKYthemotto? in yourselfissue of the SKY magazine? the second A In Believe true to yourself A B LuluBe Haangala The SKY Chibesakunda is the limit B C Mukwandi C Helen Zulu

What time does SKY Live air?

153 Who are the SKY Live radio hosts?

11:00AM

A Nchimunya and Audrey AB Tapo, 10:00AM 10:45AM Tatiana and Tafara BC Raewyn,

C

Alice, Michelle and Daisy

5 How do you become a SKY girl?

Take the SKY pledge three social media platforms 17AB What Read the SKY magazine Girls Zed on ?

C isBe SKY friends with a SKY girl

A B C

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A B C

Facebook, Telegram and twitter Instagram, Skype and TikTok Instagram, Facebook and TikTok. Who wrote the letter to my 14 year old self in the second issue of the SKY magazine?

Lulu Haangala Mukwandi Chibesakunda Helen Zulu

19 How often is the SKY Magazine released?

A Every 3 months B Every month 2 months C 9 Every What three

A B C

social media platforms is SKY Girls Zed on?

2 What is SKY Girls Zed TV show called?

Stay True 14A What does the red on the national flag stand for?

TV shed at independence A B TheSKYblood C TheSKYblood True lost during slave trade B C The blood shed by Kenneth Kaunda

4 What do we mean when A

we say "my thing and not my thing"?

What belongs to me and what doesn't belong to me.

16 B What I don't does know the red on the national flag stand for? blood I shed at independence A C TheThings love and things I don't want in my life.

B The blood lost during slave trade C The blood shed by Kenneth Kaunda

6 Which segment features Alexandra, Abigail and Tendai on the SKY TV Show?

Real Talk 18A How many years has Zambia enjoyed independence? years A B 57 Body C B 56 yearsConscious C 58 years

Boys and Bants

8 Who are the SKY Live radio hosts?

A Tapo, Nchimunya and Audrey Raewyn, Tatiana Tafara 20B What drewandcolonizers to Zambia?

Alice, Michelle and Daisy C The beautiful falls

A B C10 A B C

The people Copper How often is the SKY Magazine released?

Every 3 months Every month Every 2 months

Facebook, Telegram and Twitter Instagram, Skype and TikTok Instagram, Facebook and TikTok Answers: 1B - 2A - 3B - 4C - 5A - 6A - 7B - 8B - 9C - 10C Each correct answer is worth 1 point so you can dash over to the scoreboard and see how you did!

Answers: 1B - 2C - 3A - 4A - 5B - 6C - 7C - 8B - 9A - 10B 11A - 12B - 13B - 14A - 15B - 16A - 17C - 18A - 19C - 20C

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SKY

Advice

Hi SKY,

Lately I’ve been feeling left out of my friend group.

They all hang out together and never tell me when they do. I always see it from their posts on Instagram and I feel bad. But I don’t want to feel bad, I want to be able to still be happy even without my friends.

What should I do?

Hey SKY girls! Life can get really hectic, with school, friendships and family and we definitely feel you, and we are here to help you get through all the phases. This time we are highlighting some questions we have received relating to the issue’s theme of ‘independence’. Thanks for sharing your questions with us, and keep them coming!

Hi SKY,

So most of my classmates have been going to the movies and for ice-cream at the mall but my parents won’t let me go and I feel like I’m not free and they treat me like a baby, but I’m not! Please help, I’m tired of staying home all day!

Hey B,

Hey sis,

That’s totally uncool, if they’re your real friends then they should include you in their plans and make you feel wanted. But look here sis, you’re amazing and you definitely deserve amazing friends. Try speaking to them about it, tell them how you feel, maybe they don’t realize what they are doing. You could also keep yourself busy and be your own fun! Try out new hobbies, read, watch TV and just be independent.

You’ll see that you won’t feel alone and you will also attract some really cool friends who will want to spend time with you cause of the activities you can teach them. Don’t be too sad about the other friends.

Everything will work out just fine in the end.

Well first off, you will always be a baby to your parents no matter how old you get. They love you and are only looking out for you because they want what’s best for you, so go easy on them. I understand you feel like you are growing and you need to go out and have fun with your friends – which you should because it’s healthy to socialize once in a while. Try speaking to them nicely and explain to them what you need and how you feel. Also always remember to ask permission and tell your parents where you’re going and what time you would like to be back. Make sure it’s not past your curfew, if you’re responsible enough to do this, then they will definitely see it and loosen up a little with the freedom.

Hey SKY,

Hey SKY,

Is it wrong for me to have a different style? I don’t have all the clothes or hairstyles that my friends have, I like other stuff and I’m too afraid to wear them out. Will people think I’m weird?

Hey Babe,

Listen, YOU ARE UNIQUE! Never forget this. Your style is different because YOU are different. You have a different mind and a different vibe, and that’s a good thing. You don’t have to be like everyone else. Being independent and bold is cool. You could probably be a trendsetter, maybe everyone will like your style. So be confident and wear your clothes proudly. It’s okay if not everyone likes it, your style is for you not for them! *wink*

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Hi SKY,

I think I have been struggling with finding my identity. Sometimes, I can’t make my own decisions, I always wait for my older sister to help me make certain decisions.

How do I fix this?

Hey Girl,

This happens to most people and trust us it’s just a phase and it will be over before you know it. Teenage years are the most fun but confusing years of your life, you know? So you’re going to experience a lot of changes. All you have to do is take time to learn and understand yourself and your personality. Find out what you like and don’t like. This will help you be more independent and make your own choices.

Also, try speaking to your older sister and asking for her help - she’s probably been through the same thing and would be happy to support you in finding your own identity.

I wrote to you because I don’t know how to get through my situation. I feel like I can’t speak my mind. When I don’t agree with some things my friends say or if I want to stand up for myself, or speak out on things that matter to me, I struggle to freely voice out and go mute. I don’t know if I’m scared or intimidated by friends but it’s really bothering me, please help!

Hey Sis,

I’m sorry you feel like you don’t have the freedom to speak in your friend groups.

You’re free to speak on anything you want because you are entitled to have an opinion. Your friends should make you comfortable to speak your truth.

We all have different ideas that could be heard and could be great. You should be allowed to do the same.

I suggest that next time just take a deep breath before you speak and get your words together and gather up some courage to speak. Your friends might love what you have to say but you never know until you try! Practice small at first, then as you build up confidence you can speak even more freely.

WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Heya! How did you find the seventh issue of SKY? Don’t forget SKY is for you, by you. So whatever you want to see in the magazine, tell us and we’ll try to include it. Maybe there is a celebrity you want to know more about?

Or maybe you need advice on things happening in your life. Also share your My Things/Not My Things and we might feature you in a next edition of the magazine!

If you have a question, a comment or a shout out, post it on our Facebook wall and we might speak about it on the radio show ;)

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