Tshala Muana, Congolese Singer With Danceable Messages, Dies at 64
A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s strength and decrying abuse.
Source: nytimes.com
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A superstar in Africa, she sang in the language of her tribe and often addressed social concerns, insisting on women’s strength and decrying abuse.
Friday will mark Tshala’s final journey before she is laid rest at the Necropolis Cemetery on the outskirts of Kinshasa.
She is considered a queen of a traditional form of Congolese music and was called the nation's mother.
Tshala Muana was, alongside Mbilia Bel, the oldest female star still active in the DRC.