The king of Kinshasa
Across five decades, Chéri Samba has chronicled the politics and poetry of everyday Congolese life, insisting that art belongs to the people who live it.
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Chéri Samba
Chéri Samba is a renowned contemporary painter from the Democratic Republic of Congo, born on December 30, 1956. He is celebrated for his vivid graphic paintings that often include text in French and Lingala, commenting on life in Africa and global social and political issues.