Andreya Masiye

Andreya Masiye's career spans time spent as a forester, teacher, soldier, broadcaster, senior civil servant, nominated member of parliament, diplomat and lawyer. He served as Zambia's High Commissioner to Nigeria and later as Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. He became a prominent Zambian lawyer and established the law firm Andrea Masiye & Company. During an active and varied career the author also published many articles and short stories in English and several Zambian languages. He also produced several English radio dramas and a stage play, 'Lands of Kazembe' - based upon historical records of Portuguese trading exploits across southern Africa.