Unexpectedly appointed headman – Casey O’Connor

About this episode

Casey O’Connor shares his unexpected experience of being appointed as a headman in Zambia during a local ceremony.

Casey O’Connor, Country Director in Zambia, thought he knew what to expect at the local ceremony. But in a stunning turn, a traditional chief of northwestern Zambia suddenly called his name and declared him an official headman. No one had seen it coming—perhaps not even the chief himself. Hear the full story as Casey shares the experience firsthand.

People in this episode

Guest: Casey O’Connor

Topics covered

• Zambia
• traditional leadership
• ceremony
• cultural experience

Keywords

• headman
• chief
• country director
• unexpected appointment

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Zambia

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