The latest news brings us news regarding the passing of the Rector of Simon Kimbangu University, Professor Blaise Muya. After a brief illness, he left us last Tuesday, leaving behind him an impressive academic career and a valuable scientific legacy. Today, we are going to look at the details of the funeral that will be given to him.
According to a statement from the family, the funeral of Blaise Muya will take place on August 24 at the cemetery of the city of N’Kamba, in the province of Kongo Central. Before that, a wake is scheduled for August 21 on the site of Simon Kimbangu University, located in the commune of Kalamu. The following day, the body of the deceased will be lifted from the morgue of the Hôpital du Cinquantenaire to be transported to the Simon Kimbangu University.
A special ceremony will also be organized at the University of Kinshasa on August 23, where Blaise Muya will receive the honors due to his rank of professor. Finally, on August 24, he will be buried in N’Kamba, thus putting an end to his exceptional journey.
Beyond his death, the scientific heritage of Blaise Muya is an undeniable element of his existence. One of his works on the symbolism of the day of April 6, in tribute to the fight of Simon Kimbangu and to the African conscience, testifies to his commitment and his contribution to the academic world.
This funeral will mark the end of an epic, but his work will continue to live through his writings and his memory. Blaise Muya will remain an example for future generations and a reference in the academic field.
In these moments of mourning, we pay tribute to this great man and we send our most sincere thoughts to his family, his loved ones and to the entire university community who mourn his loss