The long-awaited cultural event is fast approaching in Kinshasa. Indeed, the city will vibrate to the intoxicating rhythm of the Rumba and the Sape during the show called “Kin la Rumba – Kin la Sape”. Scheduled for Friday, September 13, this artistic event is already making headlines and promises an explosion of colors, rhythms and emotions in the heart of the Congolese capital.
Under the leadership of S. Konde, a talented comedian, this show is inspired by the book “Ngalaka, la Belgicaine: la vie n’est pas une poésie tranquille” written by the author Élodie Ngalaka. This collection, published by Éditions du Net, offers a captivating dive into the experiences and emotions of a woman living between Belgium and the DR Congo. A true journey between two worlds marked by history and culture, captured with sensitivity and authenticity by the author.
Through her lines, Élodie Ngalaka accurately expresses the dreams, pains and joys that have marked her journey between Kinshasa and Belgium. She embodies cultural duality in her own way and offers the reader a profound reflection on identity and roots. Her words resonate deeply and reveal a singular vision of the Congolese soul, transcending borders and eras.
S. Konde, for his part, highlights through this show the symbiosis between rumba and sape, two inseparable cultural emblems of Kinshasa. This musical and sartorial duality becomes the pivot of the artistic performance, offering the public an immersive dive into the heart of Kinshasa life. More than just entertainment, “Kin la Rumba – Kin la Sape” aims to be a vibrant testimony to the society and history of Kinshasa, highlighting its riches and contradictions.
Élodie Ngalaka, this passionate and committed writer, plays the role of cultural intermediary through her writings. Her works, reflections of her journey and her intimate questions, arouse emotion and reflection. By exploring the meanders of bicultural identity, she opens a window on the complexity of migratory journeys and cultural heritages.
Beyond geographical borders, Élodie Ngalaka embodies a modern and universal voice, ready to break down barriers and celebrate diversity. Her artistic and activist work contributes to the promotion of Congolese culture, offering an authentic and profound look at the life and challenges of African diasporas.
In short, “Kin la Rumba – Kin la Sape” promises to be a moment of emotion and sharing, a celebration of cultural richness and Congolese identity. Through rumba and sape, the soul of Kinshasa will resonate with strength and beauty, offering the public an unforgettable artistic experience, between tradition and modernity, between heritage and renewal.The show promises to be a vibrant tribute to the vitality and creativity of the Congolese capital, inviting everyone to dive into the heart of a constantly evolving culture and to celebrate together the diversity and richness of artistic expressions.