Court grants Yo Maps custody of daughter Bukata
The Lusaka Magistrate’s Court has granted singer Elton Mulenga, popularly known as Yo Maps joint custody of his daughter, Bukata, with her mother, Prudence Nankamba, also known as Mwizukanji.
“Primary and physical custody is granted to the complainant, with liberal and reasonable access to the respondent to enable the child to develop a stronger relationship with her father,” ruled Resident Magistrate Kawama Mwamfuli when delivering the judgment.
Under the new custody terms, Yo Maps will spend all school holidays, public holidays and Bukata’s birthday with his daughter. He will also have fortnightly weekend visits, picking her up from school or Mwizukanji’s home after 16:30 hours and returning her by 15:30 hours the day before school resumes. The first visit has been scheduled for October 24, 2025.
Mwizukanji has been directed to facilitate and encourage communication between father and daughter.
Additionally, the court ordered that the Facebook page “Bukata” be deleted immediately unless both parents agree to keep it active. Any posting or commercial use of Bukata’s image must have mutual consent, and any earnings will be placed in a trust fund for her benefit.
Magistrate Mwamfuli emphasized the importance of cooperation between both parents in the best interest of the child.
