Nurse “Your Girl Lisa” Faces Disciplinary Action from NMCZ Over Graduation Rap Performance

Young nurse in hot water after viral video shows her rapping in uniform at Copperbelt graduation ceremony

A young nurse popularly known as “Your Girl Lisa” is facing disciplinary action from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Zambia (NMCZ) after a video of her rapping in uniform went viral on social media.

The Incident

The incident occurred during the 47th Copperbelt Combined Graduation ceremony on October 14, 2025, where Lisa was filmed performing while wearing her nursing uniform. In the video, she rapped lyrics from Kanye West’s “Good Morning” and shouted “Nyuuu” in what NMCZ deemed unprofessional conduct.

NMCZ’s Position: The council considers the performance a violation of professional standards expected of nursing graduates. The uniform, representing the nursing profession, made the conduct particularly concerning to regulators.

NMCZ’s Response

The NMCZ has initiated formal disciplinary proceedings against Lisa, citing professional misconduct and bringing the profession into disrepute through her public behavior while in uniform.

Pattern of Concerns

This incident follows a similar case in January 2025, when five Zambian nurses faced disciplinary action from NMCZ for posting a controversial skit online titled “We Listen, We Do Not Judge, Nurse’s Edition.”

That investigation highlighted NMCZ’s ongoing concerns about nurses’ conduct on social media and public platforms, with the council emphasizing the importance of maintaining professional standards both on and off duty.

Lisa’s Response

Lisa has since addressed the controversy, expressing her perspective on the incident and her commitment to the nursing profession.

Professional Standards in Question

Key Issues Raised:

• Appropriate conduct while wearing professional uniforms
• Nurses’ representation on social media
• Boundaries between personal expression and professional responsibility
• Social media accountability for healthcare workers

What Could Happen

Potential Outcomes of Disciplinary Action:

• Official warning
• Suspension from practice
• Mandatory professional conduct retraining
• Fine or other sanctions
• Possible deregistration (in severe cases)

Community Reaction

The incident has sparked debate on social media about:

• Whether the punishment is too harsh for a celebration moment
• Professional standards in modern social media age
• Generational expectations vs. traditional professionalism
• The balance between personal expression and professional duty

Moving Forward

NMCZ has not yet announced a specific date for the formal hearing. Lisa will have opportunity to present her defense and explain her actions during the disciplinary process.

The case highlights ongoing tension between modern social media culture and traditional professional expectations in Zambia’s healthcare sector.

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