Samy Mikobi, known as the “Strategist”, is a key figure in Congolese showbiz. His recently announced death has created deep emotion among those who knew him. Known for her natural interpersonal skills which allows her to move easily in influential circles, Samy Mikobi was able to forge useful relationships which have consolidated her reputation. His success in life, he owes it to the ingredients used to achieve it.
Samy Mikobi studied at the Athénée de Kalina, which became the Athénée de la Gombe, where he began to draw an idea of his future career. Over the years, he has been able to develop a relational network that has allowed him to rub shoulders with various personalities in Congolese society. This is how he became a close friend of the illustrious musician Papa Wemba, with whom he shared many friends.
Samy Mikobi worked for the Belgian electrical company ACEC, where he left lasting memories. Since 1990, he has been a member of Socodam, a structure that deals with customs, housed in the building of the Congolese Press Agency. He is also close to Honorary Prime Minister and current Vice-President of the Senate Samy Badibanga.
Papa Wemba’s funeral was an opportunity for Jean-Pierre Eale Ikabe, journalist and friend of Samy Mikobi, to see him again. During Patchely Madilu’s funeral, he was able to fix a snapshot as an illustration. Samy Mikobi has remained true to himself, an iconic face that has never aged. He was always available to help and guarantee a better rendering.
His disappearance leaves a huge void in Congolese showbiz. Samy Mikobi leaves behind him the memory of a man of multiple talents and extensive connections, who marked his time