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The Rise and Fall of Al Kapona: Zambia's Scarface

Explore the gripping tale of Al Kapona, born in the heart of Zambia, who rose to infamy as the formidable "Scarface." From his early years in Kitwe to the heights of power in Lusaka's criminal underworld, follow his journey through the Prohibition era, illegal enterprises, and a chilling massacre. Discover how relentless law enforcement, led by Treasury Agent Eliot Namwali, pursued Kapona for tax evasion, ultimately leading to his downfall. Imprisoned and plagued by syphilis, Kapona's influence faded as he spent his final days in the quiet town of Choma. On January 25, 1947, he succumbed to his ailments, leaving behind a legacy of crime that continues to echo through the annals of Zambian folklore. Fiction.  African American men in zoot suit.jpg Fiction! In the heart of Zambia, during the early 20th century, a legend emerged that would come to be known as "Scarface." Born on a sweltering January 17, 1899, in the bustling copper-mining town of Kitwe, Al Kapon...