The funeral of the leader of the political-mystical movement of Bundu dia Kongo (BDK), Ne Muanda Nsemi, who died on October 18 in Kinshasa, has been underway since Friday in the Congolese capital. This solemn event will last until December 31 and will then continue in the Kongo Central province.
The deceased’s biological daughter, Nzuzi Nsemi, announced that the burial will take place on December 31 in Sukumalongo, Muanda Nsemi’s native village in Luozi territory. The funeral will take place in two stages, first in Kinshasa then in Kongo Central.
Initially scheduled for December 13 to 21, the funeral program was postponed from December 22 to 31 due to the holding of elections. This decision aims to allow more people to participate and pay tribute to the deceased.
The death of Ne Muanda Nsemi, at the age of 77, caused shock waves among his supporters and within the Bundu dia Kongo movement. The latter, founded in the 1980s, advocates the promotion of Kongo culture and the creation of an independent state for the Kongo people.
The disappearance of Ne Muanda Nsemi leaves a significant void in the Congolese political landscape. Considered a charismatic and controversial leader, he marked the history of the DRC with his radical positions and his commitment to the rights and recognition of the Kongo people.
These funerals therefore take on a symbolic and political importance, making it possible to bring together supporters of the Bundu dia Kongo movement and to pay a final tribute to the man who was their leader for many years.
Beyond the tribute paid to Ne Muanda Nsemi, this funeral is also an opportunity to reflect on the future of the movement and the pursuit of its demands in a complex political context.
The Congolese authorities, for their part, deployed significant security measures to supervise the funerals and avoid any overflow. Particular attention is paid to maintaining public order while allowing supporters of Bundu dia Kongo to worship in complete peace.
In short, the funeral of Ne Muanda Nsemi is a strong moment in Congolese news, testifying to the historical and political importance of the Bundu dia Kongo movement. This unifying event will allow us to pay a final tribute to the deceased and to consider the future of the movement in a constantly evolving political context.