Zambian Grandmother Becomes Accidental Style Icon in Viral Instagram Series
Margret Chola, a grandmother in her mid-80s from rural Zambia, has become an unexpected internet sensation after embracing a playful fashion project with her granddaughter. Known as "Legendary Glamma" to her 225,000 Instagram followers, Ms. Chola captivates audiences with her striking photoshoots featuring bold outfits and vibrant accessories. The "Granny Series," a bi-weekly Instagram project, was conceived by Diana Kaumba, a New York-based stylist and Ms. Chola's granddaughter. During a visit to Zambia in 2023, Kaumba, inspired by her fashion-forward late father, decided to involve her grandmother in a unique photoshoot. Ms. Chola, initially hesitant, agreed to the project, donning a silver pantsuit for her first foray into high fashion. Kaumba, in turn, wore her grandmother's traditional attire. The resulting photographs, juxtaposing Ms. Chola's glamorous style against the backdrop of her rural Zambian farm, quickly gained traction online. The series […]