Burial of the rector of Simon Kimbangu University: a last tribute paid to Blaise Muya in N’Kamba
On August 24, the city of N’Kamba, located in the province of Kongo Central, will be the scene of the burial of the rector of Simon Kimbangu University, Professor Blaise Muya. Blaise Muya died following a short illness, leaving behind him a notable scientific and academic legacy.
According to a press release made public by his family, the funeral will begin with a wake to be held on Monday August 21 at the site of the Simon Kimbangu University in Bongolo, in the commune of Kalamu. The following day, Tuesday August 22, the body of Blaise Muya will be lifted from the mortuary of the Hôpital du Cinquantenaire to be transferred to the Simon Kimbangu University.
On August 23, an official ceremony will be organized at the University of Kinshasa in honor of Blaise Muya. The late rector will thus be honored for his significant contributions to higher education and research in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Finally, on August 24, Blaise Muya will be buried in the cemetery of the city of N’Kamba. This last stage will mark the end of an epic, but his scientific heritage will continue through his work, in particular his book on the symbolism of the day of April 6, dedicated to the fight of Simon Kimbangu and to African consciousness.
The announcement of Blaise Muya’s burial arouses the emotion and respect of the university community as well as many Congolese intellectuals. His death is a huge loss for the academic world in the DRC, but his memory will continue to inspire future generations.
In conclusion, the burial of the Rector of Simon Kimbangu University, Blaise Muya, will be an opportunity to pay him a final tribute and to celebrate his exceptional contribution to teaching and research in the Democratic Republic of Congo. His departure leaves a huge void, but his ideas and his work will continue to guide researchers and students in the quest for knowledge and progress