The celebration of the centenary of Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), was a significant event highlighting the actors and organizations that have contributed to the cultural influence of this dynamic city. Among the winners of this tribute, the media ACTUALITE.CD received an honorary diploma for its significant contribution to the cultural and media scene in Kinshasa.
During a ceremony organized by the Boboto cultural center, the Cultural Promotion Fund and the Center for Studies for Social Action, ACTUALITE.CD was recognized for its initiatives aimed at promoting the culture and heritage of Kinshasa. Organizers praised the media’s efforts to connect the memories of Kinshasa residents across time and space, thereby contributing to the preservation of the city’s cultural identity.
Since its creation, ACTUALITE.CD has been involved in cultural promotion, particularly through its desk dedicated to culture and the broadcast of educational programs. This recognition during the centenary festivities underlines the media’s continued commitment to promoting Kinshasa’s cultural heritage.
Kinshasa, with its estimated population of 17 million inhabitants and its area of 9965 km², proudly celebrated its centenary since its establishment in 1923. This occasion was also an opportunity to highlight the diversity of talents of the city , with cartoonist Kash, from the same platform, also being honored with an honorary diploma.
This recognition demonstrates the importance of the contribution of the media in the preservation and promotion of culture within a community. ACTUALITE.CD continues to play an essential role in promoting the cultural heritage of Kinshasa and in the dissemination of relevant information for the population. Congratulations to the media for this well-deserved distinction during the centenary of Kinshasa.