RECORDING and performing artiste Angela Nyirenda set aside her music to talk about an important issue that many overlook, the value of local languages and cultural identity, saying that children today struggle to communicate with their grandparents because of an overreliance on English, which weakens family bonds and limits meaningful expression. Angela highlighted that older generations grew up speaking local languages freely, understanding subtle expressions that are now at risk of being lost, warning that as people forget these words and meanings, the richness of the language and culture could gradually disappear. Comparing Zambia to countries like India and China, she noted how those nations have embraced modern development while preserving their languages and culture. Featuring on Radio 4’s “All...