The article investigates what Alice Lenshina’s real identity is. It uncovers Lenshina’s true identity in the period 1953-1978.
The article highlights new insights about Lenshina’s identity. The article gives vivid characteristics that confirm Alice
Lenshina as a true prophetess of God, true charismatic Christian, effective leader and organiser as well as a great
reformer and feminist. These attributes of Alice Lenshina attracted the attention of historians and journalists as well as
religious and political leaders. Some of these people could not accept and believe that an illiterate simple woman of
Chinsali with a humble background could lead and organise the most powerful charismatic and prophetic ministry like the
Lumpa church. The article also briefly explains reasons behind Lenshina’s myth. This is meant to help readers understand
Lenshina’s invented picture. Hence, the article contributes to modern interpretations of prophetess and heroine Alice
Lenshina whose full name is Alice Mulenga Lubusha Lenshina.