The Congolese Fan Who Becomes a Living Statue of Patrice Lumumba at World Cup Matches
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Hannah Jackson
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Michel Kuka Mboladinga, known as "Lumumba Vea" (Lumumba Lives), has become a beloved fixture among Congolese soccer fans for his unique fandom: he mimics a statue of Patrice Lumumba, the late revolutionary and first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. At World Cup matches, he stands perfectly still like a statue, embodying the spirit of Lumumba and becoming an unofficial member of the Congolese team delegation. His silent, statue-like presence at games has made him a symbol of Congolese pride and a viral sensation among fans.
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· 3 pulledMichel Kuka Mboladinga has become something of a Congolese team member himself, thanks to his unique approach to fandom.
Dubbed 'Lumumba Vea,' or 'Lumumba Lives,' Mboladinga mimics a statue of the late revolutionary and inaugural Congolese Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba.
Amidst what's sure to be a exuberant crowd at tonight's World Cup game between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Colombia, one attendee will remain perfectly still.
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