Tshala Muana
Tshala Muana | |
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| Tshala (second from right) in Kinshasa in 2014 Tshala (second from right) in Kinshasa in 2014 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Élisabeth Tshala Muana Muidikay 13 March 1958 |
| Died | 10 December 2022 (aged 64) Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo |
| Genres | Soukous, Congolese rumba, Mutuashi |
| Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
| Instrument | Vocals |
| Labels | Charly Records, Shanachie Records, Celluloid Records |
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][3]
Early Life
[edit | edit source]Tshala Muana was born on 13 March 1958, in Lubumbashi, then part of the Belgian Congo, now the Democratic Republic of Congo.[4] She was the second of ten children of Amadeus Muidikayi, a soldier, and Alphonsine Bambiwa Tumba, a housewife.[4][5]
In 1964, when Muana Muidikay was 6 years old, her father was murdered.[4] She was raised by her mother, who died in 2005.
Career
[edit | edit source]Muana started her artistic career as a dancer for the musical band Tsheke Tsheke Love in 1977 before turning to singing.[4] 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.[6] Her music has appeared in the soundtrack of the popular 1987 Congolese musical film La Vie est Belle and Aya of Yop City .[6]
Personal Life
[edit | edit source]In November 2020, Muana was arrested by the National Intelligence Agency (ANR), reportedly for her song "Ingratitude", which was interpreted by many to be a veiled criticism of President Felix Tshisekedi, toward his former mentor and predecessor, President Joseph Kabila.[7][4] The singer was a public supporter of former President Joseph Kabila and his party, the People's Party for Reconstruction and Democracy (PPRD).[8]
Death
[edit | edit source]In June 2020 she was rumored to have died, but was instead hospitalized after having suffered a stroke.[9]
On 10 December 2022, Tshala Muana died in Kinshasa, at the age of 64.[10][11][12] Musician Deli Kongoli mourned her death, honoring her as a "monument in the promotion of Luba music."[13]
Discography
[edit | edit source]Albums
[edit | edit source]- 1982: Kangungu
- 1983: Tshala Muana à Paris [volumes 1 to 4]
- 1984: Tshala Muana
- 1985: M'Pokolo
- 1985: Kami
- 1988: Nasi Nabali
- 1988: La Divine
- 1988: Biduaya
- 1989: Munanga
- 1990: Tshibola
- 1990: Mady
- 1990: Tshala Muana Dans Un Duo Pour L'Éternité With Papa Wemba
- 1991: The Flying Star
- 1994: Ntambue
- 1996: Mutuashi
- 1999: Pika Pende
- 2003: Malu
- 2004: Tshanza
- 2007: Tshikuna Fou
- 2009: Sikila
- 2016: Lunzenze
Singles and EPs
[edit | edit source]- 1981: "Amina" / "Tshebele"
- 1987: "Antidote"
- 1988: "Karibu Yangu"
References
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External links
[edit | edit source]- Tshalamuana.ifrance.com
- Discography
- Tshala Muana discography at Discogs
- Rumba on the River bio of Tshala Muana
- Tshala Muana at IMDb
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