arts and heritage on Monday paid a visit to Tshala Muana’s companion The Democratic Republic of Congo's government will organise the funeral of singer Tshala Muana who died over the weekend at the age of 64 arts and heritage on Monday paid a visit to Tshala Muana’s companion Tshala Muana was famous for several songs such as Karibu Yangu continental and global scene and had recorded over 20 albums By KELVIN MUDENDA – INFORMATION and Media Permanent Secretary Thabo Kawana is impressed with the progress made on the €6-million Kazungula Water Supply and Basic.. By PERDITA CHENJELA – VICE-PRESIDENT WK Mutale-Nalumango says the National Pension Scheme Authority (NAPSA) has extended the waiver for penalty for defaulting companies for a.. PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has called for greater commitment to dialogue in resolving disputes across the country while emphasising its role in fostering stability in respective.. CHUSA SICHONE & KENNEDY MUPESENI – THE Energy Regulation Board (ERB) yesterday announced the reduction of fuel prices for May by nearly.. By SYLVIA MWEETWA – THE Zambia Army and Zambia Police Service officers in the early hours of Saturday.. www.gmail.com login By CHUSA SICHONE and AGGRIPA CHANDA – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema.. GEORGE SINKALA and JULIUS PHIRI – PRESIDENT.. By SHARON KALIMBULA – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema yesterday led various.. By CHUSA SICHONE – PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema has noted with.. Ndi musue kubala tshiena-bualu etshi mu %% LUKA 2:21-39 Jozefe ne Mariya bakashala mu Beteleheme pamutu pa kupingana ku Nazaleta. Pakakumbaja Yezu matuku muanda mukulu, bakamutenguisha anu muvua Mikenji ivua Nzambi mupeshe bena Isalele ilomba. (Lewitiki 12:2, 3) Bavua kabidi ne tshilele tshia kuinyika muana wa balume udibu balele dîna dituku adi Bualu ebu budi butuleja ne: Jozefe ne Mariya kabavua ne bintu bia bungi to bavua bafila tshimpanga tshia mukoko tshitshidi tshiana ne nyunyi Kadi mamu yeye kayi ne mushindu wa kupeta tshimpanga tshia mukoko tumanda nkutshi tubidi anyi nkudimba ibidi ivua ikumbana Ke nsombelu uvua nende Mariya au ne ke bivuaye mufile abi mukulakaje mukuabu wakaya kudi Jozefe ne Mariya Nzambi uvua mumusokoluele ne: kumpala kua yeye kufua nyuma muimpe udi ulombola Shimeona ku ntempelo kuvuaye musangane Josefe ne Mariya ne muanabu wa mu maboko Jozefe ne Mariya bakakema pavuabu bumvue bualu ebu. Shimeona wakababenesha ne kuambilaye Mariya ne: muanende “mmuteka bua dikuluka ne dijukuluka dia bantu ba bungi mu Isalele,” umuambila kabidi ne: kanyinganyinga nekamutubulule anu bu muele wa mvita musakisha.​—Luka 2:34 Ana wakatuadija kuela Nzambi tuasakidila ne wamba bualu bua Yezu kudi bantu bonso bavua bamuteleja Fuanyikijabi muvua Jozefe ne Mariya basanka bua malu avua enzeka ku ntempelo aa malu onso aa avua abajadikila ne: muanabu uvua Muntu uvua Nzambi mulaye Pavuabu balela muana wa balume mu Isalele bavua ne tshilele tshia kumuinyika dîna dîba kayi Pavua muana wa balume ukumbaja matuku 40 Mmunyi mudi tshivua Mariya muenze tshileja ne: kavua ne bintu bia bungi Mmunyi muvuabu baleje ne: mbajingulule tshivuaye Powered by PageSuite YEZU UDI UBISHA MUANA WA BAKAJI WA YAILO KU LUFU Yailo wakamona muvua Yezu muondope mukaji uvua ne disama dia mashi apueka. Bushuwa, Yezu uvua mua kuambuluisha kabidi muanende wa bakaji, nansha muvuaye wela meji ne: ‘muanende wa bakaji udi ne bua kuikala ukadi mufue dîba edi.’ (Matayi 9:18) Kutshivuaku mushindu wa kuambuluisha muana eu anyi Patshivua Yezu wakula ne mukaji uvuaye muondope eu, bamue bantu bakalua bafumina kua Yailo, bamuambila ne: “Muanebe wa bakaji ukadi mufue!” Bakamuambila kabidi ne: “Bua tshinyi kutatshisha kabidi Mulongeshi?”​—Mâko 5:35 Elu ndumu lubi lutambe! Muntu eu uvuabu banemeka bikole muaba uvuaye musombele, wakadimona mushikile. Muanende wa bakaji mulela umue wafu. Kadi Yezu mmumvue mukenji eu, udi ukudimuka kudi Yailo ne umukankamija ne: “Kutshinyi to, leja anu ditabuja.”​—Mâko 5:36 Pashishe Yezu wakaya ne Yailo kuende. Pakafikabu, bakasangana mutoyi wa bungi. Bantu bavua bunguile muaba eu bavua badila, bela kabobo ka muadi, ne badikuma bua kanyinganyinga. Yezu wakabuela mu nzubu ne kuambaye mêyi adi akemesha aa: “Muana ki mmufue to, kadi mmulale.” (Mâko 5:39) Padi bantu bumvua mêyi aa Mbamanye ne: muana wa bakaji eu mmufue bulelela Yezu nealeje ku diambuluisha dia bukole buvua Nzambi mumupeshe ne: bantu badi mua kubishibua ku lufu anu bu mudibu mua kubabisha ku tulu tukole Elabi meji bungi bua disanka divua Yailo ne mukajende nadi padibu bamona bualu ebu Bua kujadika kabidi ne: muana wa bakaji eu udi bushuwa ne muoyo Yezu wakatuma dîyi bua bamupeshe tshiakudia kuvuaku mua kuambila bantu bualu ebu ne disanka dionso anyi Eu mmuyuki muibidi udibu bafunde wa mudi Yezu ubisha muntu ku lufu Mmukenji kayi uvuabu batuadila Yailo Pavua Yezu ne Yailo bafike ku nzubu Bua tshinyi Yezu uvua wamba ne: muana uvua mufue mmulale tulu Dilaya dimpe dia mu Bible didi mua kukusamba ne kukuambuluisha A man’s body was found floating in the Rewa River along Muana Village in Toga Police say the discovery was made by a woman who was weeding near the river bank Police does not have the identity of the man as their investigations continue Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations Copyright © 2025 Communications Fiji Limited FM96 Legend FM Viti FM Navtarang Radio Sargam PNG Haus Bung Yumi FM Nau FM Legend FM Facebook TikTok Instagram X YouTube Threads Tweets by PoliticoSalone Update: 11:03AM ABOUT 166 families are expected to benefit from the Muana Project – an electrification project which government is now working on in Vanua Levu Tshala Muana began her journey as a musician in the late 1970s. She combined traditional African rhythms with modern Western sounds to produce some of the most remarkable songs ever played. Her efforts made her one of the most successful female musicians in Africa. Unfortunately, Tshala Muana died on 10 December 2022, aged 64, in Kinshasa, DRC. But what was Tshala Muana’s cause of death? Congolese musician Tshala Muana (known as 'The Queen of Congolese Mutuashi') performs at Kilimanjaro, New York. Photo: Jack VartoogianSource: Getty ImagesTshala Muana was a Congolese singer, songwriter, and dancer. She was best known for her top hits of the 80s, Amina, Tshebele, Antidote, and Karibu Yangu. Unlike most Congolese musicians who primarily sang in Lingala, Tshala Muana employed the Mutuashi rhythm and composed songs in her first language, Tshiluba. That made people nickname her the Queen of Mutuashi. In 2008, the Congolese government awarded her the Chevalier de l’Ordre National du Mérite (National Order of Merit) in recognition of her work promoting peace and democracy in the DRC. Read also Corazon Kwamboka's bio: family, background, dating, and education Tshala Muana was born Élisabeth Tshala Muana Muidikay on 13 March 1958 (age 64 as of 10 December 2022) in Lubumbashi, Élisabethville, Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of Congo). She was the daughter of Amadeus Muidikayi (father) and Alphonsine Bambiwa Tumba (mother). Furthermore, Tshala Muana was the second of ten siblings, including Pascal, Albert, Jean-Marie, Claudine, Elisabeth-Ketty, Marcel, Monique, Elisabeth, and Severin. Read also Tshala Muana’s father worked as a soldier and served in the country’s military her father died in 1964 in Waisha after the Ulelist Maquis an armed resistance movement in the DRC during the Second Congo War (Katanga War) Tshala Muana attended a Catholic School and later studied music and traditional Congolese dance at the National Institute of Arts, a higher institution of learning that provides training to performance artists in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Koffi Olomide (R) speaks next to Tshala Muana (C) and Werrason (L) during a ceremony in honour of Tabu Ley Rochereau. Photo: Junior D. KannahSource: Getty ImagesAfter college, Tshala Muana began her journey as a singer, dancer, and songwriter. She eventually became one of the most popular female singers in Africa. When Tshala Muana lived on earth for 64 years, she never got married and did not have children. However, she had a partner named Claude Mashala. Claude Mashala was Tshala Muana’s manager. Read also When Claude Mashala announced Tshala Muana’s death through his social media account he did not provide the singer’s cause of death Tshala Muana died at a hospital in Kinshasa Rumours then emerged at that time that Tshala Muana died of Covid-19. However, she immediately released a statement from her hospital bed, diffusing the stories that she had passed away. Furthermore, her manager and partner, Claude Mashala, dismissed the assertions that Tshala Muana was in the hospital for coronavirus. Tshala Muana also suffered from diabetes and hypertension, as confirmed by her manager. Unfortunately, she died after battling various ailments for a long time. Read also Tshala Muana started her professional career as a dancer in the mid-1970s She joined M’Pongo Love’s band in 1976 and worked with the band for two years she signed up with another band called Minzoto Wella Wella But her singing career did not take off in the 70s Tshala Muana left her country Congo-Kinshasa (then Zaire) for Ivory Coast and settled in the capital Abidjan she started singing and joined a band led by an Ivorian musician called Jimmy Hyacinthe Muana released her first song titled Amina Tshala Muana released her first album titled Kangungu where Congolese music production was at its peak She then recorded the album M'Pokolo in 1985 Throughout her career, Tshala Muana recorded most of her songs. She used a mix of traditional Congolese rumba, soukous, and other African styles to sing. Furthermore, her music features upbeat rhythms, joyful melodies, and sophisticated use of harmonies and lyrical content. Read also Who is Blessing Lung'aho? Career, wife, children, and family Tshala Muana’s songs often addressed crucial socio-political issues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. However, her political views finally put her in trouble in 2020 when the police arrested her for releasing the song Ingratitude which criticised the country’s president. Between 1982 and 2016, Tshala Muana released at least 20 music albums and hundreds of songs. Her most popular songs are: Tshala Muana made money as a singer, songwriter, and dancer. She earned royalties for her work, revenues from concerts, and payments for private performances. However, the singer never disclosed her net worth. Read also What to know about Melissa Barrera's husband she died on 10 December 2022 after a long illness Tshala Muana suffered a stroke and had diabetes and hypertension Tshala Muana was never married and had no children Tuko.co.ke shared an article about Bianca Belair. She is a talented personality in the sports sector She is an American wrestler and former field and track athlete She rose to global recognition after she won the WWE Raw Women’s Championship in Wrestlemania 38 Bianca has made a name for herself as one of the best wrestlers in the world she takes pride in being the second African-American to bag the Royal Rumble She has participated in numerous other fights and emerged a winner too PAY ATTENTION: Help us change more lives, join TUKO.co.ke’s Patreon programme. Celebrated singer Tshala Muana's partner Claude Mashala has confirmed her death Photo: Tshala Muana.Source: UGCTshala Muana's partner writes her moving tributeCongolese singer famed for Karibu Yangu has been pronounced dead at the age of 64 Her husband Claude Mashala revealed she died in the wee hours of the morning of today Saturday December 10 in a lovely tribute he penned her PAY ATTENTION: Don't miss trending Kenyan news. Follow TUKO.co.ke on Twitter! Read also Video of Samidoh Saying He's Never Had an Ex Would Love Experience Leaves Fans Speculating Claude wrote: The late Muana is known for several hit songs across the continent. Her Karibu Yangu song is one of the most popular compositions that has earned her admiration across the world. Read also Celeb Digest: Edwin Sifuna Crushes on Sarah Hassan Matubia's Love Message to Blessing and Other Top Stories My sincere condolence to the family and musical family Separately, Tina Turner wrote a heartfelt message to her son who according to TMZ, was dead when the paramedics arrived. His mum noted that when she closed her eyes she saw him. Ronnie's wife also termed his an angel. PAY ATTENTION: check out news exactly for YOU ➡️ find "Recommended for you" block and enjoy! Image: last.fm (modified by author)Source: UGCBy the time she had released the third album, the superstar had already gained international recognition fast gaining her worldwide appeal. Her tracks are a fine blend of zouk, mutuashi, and soukous-like tunes that would shake any dance floor. Moreover, the gifted singer has worked with a team of talented backup singers behind her as well as several African studio artists to come up with her hits. Read also Sailors: members, real names, rise to fame, top songs Tshala Muana age is 60 years, but the songbird still maintains her sexy dance moves and sensuous stage outfits. Notably, the Baluba music tradition has been quite instrumental in her numerous compositions as well as the development of her signature sound. Her songs have enabled her to win several awards in her country, continent, and even on the global scene. Here are some of her greatest tracks of all time. If you grew up in the late 90’s and listened to ‘Idhaa ya Taifa’ on those chilly mornings or sunny afternoons to school, then this is one track that should be familiar. From the album Tshala Muana, the hit became a household name due to the danceable tune and Swahili lyrics. Read also This track is part of the album Ntambue. At the time of the album release, the artiste had already taken to the international arena and performing in different parts of the world. While other tracks may come off as punch and steam, Kokola is slower and quite sensual. The track is a jewel in itself and she gets to utilize her strong, sultry, and gutsy vocal. You can listen to the track and judge by yourself. From the album Manteurs, the track is also one of her most popular probably due to the encouraging nature of the verses. Generally, the song is motivational and aims to encourage those on their lowest moments to push forward and never give up on their dreams. Here are the Tshiluba lyrics of the first paragraph and their translation to English. Read also Also from the album Mutuashi, the hit was released in 1996 and also grew in popularity to be one of her biggest tracks. This is a classical by the talented Tshala Muana alongside Meje 30 who worked to create a hit album with a total of 11 bangers. As expected of any title of an album, the track is quite entertaining; a fact that those who grew up in the 80’s and 90’s can attest to. The track formed the title of the album and is among nine other tracks. Released in 2004, the track is still a banger, and you will find yourself rocking to the old school tune. Read also 15 of the best Ferre Gola songs you will thoroughly enjoy This is also another notable track that you should listen to whenever you need to flex your muscles to beats that remind you of the old days. From the comments by the artist’s YouTube fans on this particular track, you can tell the nostalgia and good vibes from the evergreen tune. Throughout her career, she has managed to create several successful albums. Here are some of them: Read also Latest South African house music: Newest releases in 2021 Which Tshala Muana song do you find entertaining Please share your views in the comments section The Late Veteran Congolese singer Tshala Muana.Photo/Courtesy Famous Congolese musician Tshala Muana has died Reports indicate that Muana breathed his last on Saturday morning News sources from Dr Congo confirm that Muana died in Kinshasa Also Read:Bubbly News Anchor Gladys Mungai Leaves Fans Guessing after She Was Spotted Boarding State Vehicle Her spouse Claude Mashala confirmed her death in a Facebook post Mashala did not give details on the cause of her death The late Muana is known for several hit songs across the continent About Us Our Authors Our Experts Privacy Policy House Rules Standards and Policies Terms and Conditions My Account Contact Us Join Our Team © Copyright 2025 | The Kenya Times | All Rights Reserved Please enter your username or email address to reset your password © 2024 The Kenya Times | Our Privacy Policy | Standards and Policies | House Rules ' + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.webview_notification_text + ' " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_title + " " + scriptOptions._localizedStrings.redirect_overlay_text + " Dec 11, 2022 | The Congolese fraternity is mourning the death of renowned singer Tshala Muana Muana breathed her last on Saturday morning Her spouse Claude Mashala confirmed her death in a Facebook post the good Lord made the decision to take over the national Mamu Tshala Muana May the good God be glorified for all the good times she has given us on this earth The late Muana is known for several hit songs across the continent Her Karibou Yangu song is one of the most popular compositions that has earned her admiration across the world the oldest female star still active in the DRC While it is true that Tshala has been less visible on the big stages in recent times her public appearances in 2022 have included short private performances For instance a month ago she was at a private party in Kinshasa Her last big media hit was her song “Ingratitude” but a track of which went viral on social media in November 2020 Elisabeth Tshala Muana was born on March 13 She started her career as a dancer in Kinshasa in 1977 in the orchestra of another famous singer Tshala became a backing singer before she left soon after to go solo It was in Côte d’Ivoire in the 1980s that Tshala Muana revealed herself to the world and distinguishes herself by her often suggestive and provocative dances She made a name for herself in the world of Rumba the language spoken in Kinshasa and the west of the DRC and in Congo-Brazzaville She performed in several West African countries including for Heads of State Designed by Elegant Themes | Powered by WordPress