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Kalala Kafumbe (18?-1895), a leader of the Mulenge people of eastern Kasai, united the decentralised Mulenge clans into a single political organisation. Like many other...
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Chibind Yirung (folk hero, who may have flourished circa the 17th century), the reputed founder of the Lunda (Aruund) state, is described by tradition as...
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Monsignor Busimba Mikararabge (1912-September 7, 1974), the first bishop of the diocese of North Kivu was influential in helping to develop that region during the...
- 9 Min Read
Bushiri Lungundu (circa 1911-June 23, 1945) was a prophet in the Kitawala movement and the leader of the 1944 Masisi revolt in Kivu province. Bushiri...
- 3 Min Read
Leon Bukasa (1925-January 16, 1974), one of the notable figures of modern Congolese song, performed and composed during the eventful decades of the 1950s and...
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Bolangwa (circa 1860-1910), or Bolangbwa, was the first chief invested by the colonial authorities to rule the Bobangi chiefdom located east of the Congo River,...
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Raphael Alaver (1898- May 18, 1964), head of the Church of the Holy Spirit (Mpeve) of Esieme, led an important post-independence uprising in the Kwilu...
- 3 Min Read
Kabey a Mwanb (circa 1850-circa 1895) was chief of the Kaninchin, a small Lunda-related people living about 185 km (115 mi) south of Mbuji Mayi....
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Ikenge (circa 1850- December 20, 1883) was prominent in the early history of Mbandaka, present capital of the Equateur region in Zaire. Like many other...
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Ibaka (circa 1820-April 1889), rose from slavery to become one of the wealthiest men engaged in the 19th century Zaire River trade. As chief of...
