Afronista Spotlight: Is King Cassie Kabwita Really The Pioneer Of Zambia Movie Industry?

Africa possesses one of the World’s richest cultural heritages. Over the past decade, the film industry in Africa has evolved tremendously and experienced greater international recognition. According to a recent African film industry publication by UNESCO, the industry employs about five million people. Actors from different parts of the continent continue to take the industry to greater heights. Today we feature one of Africa’s popular actresses. Her name is King Cassie Kabwita.
Who is King Cassie Kabwita?
Cassie Kabwita is an award-winning actress from Zambia. Currently, she is a force to reckon with in Africa’s leading film industry, Nollywood. She was the first actress from Zambia to feature in Nollywood. She was also the first Zambian actress to collaborate with Tanzanians and Nigerians in the movie industry.
Kabwita has contributed immensely to the Zambian film industry. Back in her motherland, she is well-known for her past role in the famous TV series Loves Games and Sink or Swim: The Perilous Journey. Kabwita is currently the TAFF Ambassador in Zambia. She has won multiple awards and several accolades owning to her contribution to the entertainment industry.
A Peek at Kabwita’s Early Life
Cassie Kabwita was born on Oct. 13, 1988, in Ndola and grew up in Luanshya. She attended Buteko Basic School and thereafter joined Luanshya Girls High School. Notably, the Zambian actress held the highest leadership position for girls during her secondary school days. When she got an opportunity to join college, she chose to study hospitality at Speciss College in Zimbabwe.
Kabwita loved to act at a young age. She began acting and poetry at the age of seven. But at that time, she didn’t know she would end up becoming an actress. In 2009, Cassie moved to Tanzania—Dar es Salaam precisely—where she started performing acting as a hobby. Today, she features in Africa’s biggest and most developed film industry, Nollywood.
How did King Cassie Develop an Interest in Film?

Sadly, she hadn’t been to Tanzania and didn’t even know how to get there. Luckily, one week after her invitation, her aunt got a transfer to Tanzania and she traveled with her. Upon her arrival, she contacted Kanumba but he couldn’t be reached. But King Cassie never gave up on her pursuit of acting. Afterward, she met another actor who accepted to introduce her to the industry.
Building her Acting Career
Kabwita started building her acting career in Tanzania. Towards the end of 2009, she won minor roles in two Swahili movies—Sweet Revenge and Roho Sita. The following year, she was cast in Familia Yangu. In particular, she played two roles in this movie—one as an old lady seeking a house help job and the other as a mother to two kids.
In 2012, Cassie left Tanzania to join the Zambia film industry under the Love Games TV series. She won the hearts of many film lovers in Zambia through her role in Love Games. By the time Kabwita produced her first movie in 2013, she had already become a popular actress in Zambia.
Her contribution to the Zambia movie industry soon got noticed internationally. During the Mwape Peer Awards in 2015, King Cassie won the best uprising star award because of her outstanding contribution to the Zambian film industry. She was the first actress to be honored with this award. Her second film, Kwacha, came in 2017 and features both Zambian and Tanzanian actors.
Cassie Kabwita’s Stunning Looks



Pretty in Chic Flare Dress



Cassie’s Sense of Fashion



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Conclusion
Ever since King Cassie ventured into the movie industry, her acting career has been on a trajectory. She pioneered the Zambia film industry and continues to inspire many aspiring and upcoming actors in her country. She is a fashionable African woman who also promotes African heritage through her chic dresses. Which of her amazing outfits stood out for you? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.
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