Popular Congolese singer Tshala Muana dies aged 64.
Source: BBC
The famous Congolese singer and dancer Tshala Muana has died at the age of 64, according to her producer and companion, Claude Mashala.
“In the early hours of this morning the good Lord has made the decision to call back Tshala Muana,” he posted on Facebook.
Tshala Muana is considered the “Queen of Mutuashi”, a traditional music and dance from her native Kasai region.
She was famous for several songs such as Karibu Yangu, Malu and Tshianza.
She had toured widely overseas, won several awards on the national, continental and global scene and had recorded over 20 albums.
Her music also appeared in the soundtrack of the popular 1987 Congolese musical film La Vie est Belle and Aya of Yop City.
Muana, whose real name was Élisabeth Tshala Muana Muidikay, was also often affection...
