The article “President Félix Tshisekedi goes to Nkamba for a double ceremony” by Siméon Isako informs us of the next visit of President Félix Tshisekedi to Nkamba, the holy place of the Kimbanguist Church. This visit testifies to a rapprochement between the power of Kinshasa and this influential local church.
According to the article, President Tshisekedi will go to Nkamba for 4 hours, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., to participate in a double ceremony. The first ceremony commemorates the death of Simon Kimbangu, which occurred on October 12, 1951 after thirty years of imprisonment. The second ceremony celebrates the birth of Papa Simon Kimbangu Kiangani, the son of Papa Dialungana Kiangani Salomon and mother Kiwasisilua.
The presence of President Tshisekedi at this ceremony demonstrates the importance given by the power in place to the Kimbanguist Church. Many delegations are already on site in Nkamba, a sign of the importance of this event for the community.
In conclusion, the visit of President Félix Tshisekedi to Nkamba for a double ceremony testifies to the rapprochement between the power of Kinshasa and the Kimbanguist Church. This visit highlights the influence of this local church and the importance given to religion in Congolese society.