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Tshala Muana

Congolese singer and dancer (1955–2022)

In this Congolese name, the surname is Muana and the post-surname is Muidikay.

Musical artist

Élisabeth Tshala Muana Muidikay (13 March 1958 – 10 December 2022), known professionally as Tshala Muana, was a singer and dancer from Congo-Kinshasa.

Considered the "Queen of Mutuashi", a traditional dance music from her native Kasai region, she is often called "Mamu National".[1][2]

Muana started her artistic career as a dancer for the musical band Tsheke Tsheke Love in 1977 before turning to singing.[3] She is famous for several songs such as "Karibu Yangu".

She toured widely overseas, won several awards on the national, continental and global scene and recorded over 20 albums.[4] Her music has appeared in the soundtrack of the popular 1987 Congolese musical film La Vie est Belle and Aya of Yop City .[4]

Biography

Tshala Muana was born on 13 March 1958, in The Life and Legacy of Michael Jackson: Insights for African ...

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