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‘Dezo Dezo’ singer Tshala Muana speaks after arrest over song

Tshala Muana (centre) with supporters after she was released from custody on November 17, 2020. Photo: Courtesy.

Hardly a month after releasing her latest song titled Ingratitude, Congolese singer, dancer and actress Elizabeth Tshala Muana was arrested after the song was perceived to criticize President Felix Tshisekedi for being ungrateful to his mentor and turning his back on him.  The singer was released two days later following pressure from Joseph Kabila's PPRC party. Although the name of the mentor is not revealed in the song, it is believed to be Joseph Kabila, the president's predecessor who helped Tshisekedi form a government.

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