Congo-Kinshasa: Congo’s Stylish Sapeur Movement Goes Beyond Fashion – 5 Deeper Insights
[The Conversation Africa] In the two Congos, there’s a cultural movement by the Society of Ambience-Makers and Elegant People (Sape), known as “sapeurs”, who blend fashion, culture and social resistance. Though it was rooted primarily in the Democratic…
Congo-Kinshasa: Gims Brings French-Congolese Pop to Madison Square Garden Theater
[Afropop] Gims, formerly Maitre Gims, is a fantastically successful French-Congolese singer, rapper, producer and songwriter. Born in Congo the son of Djanana Djuna, one of Papa Wemba’s singers in the band Viva la Musica, he came to the world as Gandhi…
Congo-Kinshasa: Bringing the Overlooked Impact of DR Congo’s Displacement Crisis Into Focus
[RFI] Perpignan – British photographer Hugh Kinsella Cunningham – recognised for his striking images of civilians displaced by conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo – wants to bring the untold story of the M23 rebellion to “as many new audiences…
Uganda: Ya Levis’ Memorable Performance Leaves Ugandans Yearning for More
[Nile Post] Congolese star Ya Levis had a performance in Uganda that will forever be talked about for all the reasons.
South Africa: Rouge Shares Inspiring Love Story – ‘He Was Worth the Wait’
[Fame Frenzy] Congolese-South African rapper Rouge may have tied the knot with Ginger Mac in December last year, but the two are still very much in the honeymoon period.
Congo-Kinshasa: Beyond Images of War – Sammy Baloji’s Work Captures DR Congo’s Vibrant Arts and Culture, Challenging Western Views
[The Conversation Africa] The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is all too often associated with violent conflict, at the expense of its positive aspects. Reports on this huge country, the second largest in Africa after Algeria, and nearly twice the s…
Congo-Kinshasa: Congo Style – How Two Dictators Shaped the DRC’s Art, Architecture and Monuments
[The Conversation Africa] What kind of art is left behind by totalitarian regimes? A new free-to-read book called Congo Style: From Belgian Art Nouveau to African Independence explores the visual culture, architecture and heritage sites of the country …
Congo-Kinshasa: Henri Lopes, the Prime Minister of Congo Who Became a Famous Novelist
[The Conversation Africa] “On the other bank … that is where Henri Lopes now rests,” wrote novelist and journalist Nicolas Michel in a beautiful tribute to mark the passing of the celebrated Congolese author. It’s a reference, of course, to Lopes’ 19…
Africa: From the Congo to Capitol Hill: A Coming-of-Age Memoir by Stephen R. Weissman
[allAfrica] A remarkable memoir of an American’s intimate engagement with the Congo, one throwing new light upon America’s political challenges today.from amazon.com