Congolese musician Tshala Muana dies at 64

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The second of 10 siblings, Tshala Muana was born to Amadeus Muidikayi, a soldier, and Alphonsine Bambiwa Tumba on March 13, 1958, in Lubumbashi in DR Congo.

“In the wee hours of this morning, the good Lord has decided to take over the National Mamu. May the good and God be glorified for all the good times she has put us on this earth. Goodbye my Mamu,” Mashala posted on Facebook.
The Karibu Yangu hit singer gained immense popularity across the continent from the 1980s for her provocative Mutuashi dance that promoted the freedom of a woman’s body. Exercising no limits, Tshala Muana would thrust the head of men in her audience between her legs as she gyrated.
The second of 10 siblings, Tshala Muana was born to Amadeus Muidikayi, a soldier, and Alphonsine Bambiwa Tumba on March 13, 1958, in Lubumbashi in DR Congo.
While Mashala did not share the detail of her death, Tshala Muana had been battling with illness after reportedly suffering a mild stroke two years ago for which she was hospitalised. At the time of her death, she had been hospitalised in Kinshasa.

Congolese musician Tshala Muana dies at 64

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