**Fatshimetrie: A passion for storytelling and education, Jovitha Songwa’s versatile career**
Jovitha Songwa, a multi-talented artist, has brilliantly pursued her career in the fields of humor, theater, teaching and directing. Her love for storytelling, which she has maintained since childhood to her role as a young mother, is an essential facet of her artistic identity. Last June, she made her debut as a writer with the publication of “Jo, betela nga lisolo”, a collection of twelve stories mixing traditions and personal creations.
In this evocative title, “Jo, betela nga lisolo”, Jovitha associates her first name with the invitation to tell a story in Lingala, thus creating a work intended for a wide audience, from children to adults. This book, which was published just a few months after the birth of her first child, embodies the artist’s desire to convey moral lessons and legends through the ancestral art of storytelling.
Although her first book is aimed at a general audience, Jovitha plans to turn to children’s literature for her next works. Convinced that educating children is essential to building the future, she wants to share her love for stories and the values they convey. At the same time, she continues to pursue her various activities, juggling humor, theater and teaching.
As a monodrama teacher at the National Institute of Arts in Kinshasa, Jovitha draws inspiration from the benevolent education she received from her father, who favored stories over corporal punishment. Her commitment to children was particularly evident during the Grande rentrée littéraire in Kinshasa, where she captivated a room of students with her stories and riddles, highlighting themes such as courage and mutual aid.
Combining French and Lingala, Jovitha creates authentic African characters in her stories, ensuring a rich and diverse cultural representation. Her collection “Jo, betela nga lisolo” promises a captivating dive into a world where traditional values are combined with contemporary creativity, offering a unique look at the art of storytelling.
At the crossroads of education, cultural transmission and artistic creativity, Jovitha Songwa embodies this new generation of versatile and committed artists, ready to enrich minds and hearts through the timeless power of history and storytelling. His journey still promises beautiful discoveries and precious lessons, inviting us to explore the wonderful world of imagination and wisdom contained in tales.