A comedy festival to promote the culture of the two Congos planned in Kinshasa

Kinshasa, July 29^th, 2025 (CPA). –  The first edition of the comedy festival called ‘Koseka’ (laughter), bringing together comedians from the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo, consists of promoting the culture of the two Congos, is scheduled for  August 31st 2025 in Kinshasa, the organiser has announced during an interview on Tuesday with CPA. ‘This is a comedy festival aimed at entertaining. Several comedians from both sides of the river will each perform for a few minutes on a topic of their choice, in order to highlight our culture and that of the Congo across the river through humour,’ has declared Soitfaite Mbemba, the event’s manager.  ‘This event is an initiative of Congolese comedian Dauphin Bulamatadi. It gives all comedy enthusiasts the opportunity to end the year on a high note, allowing them to relax, watch the artists on stage and spend time with their families to forget the worries accumulated during the school year,’ he has specified.  According to him, several figures from the Congolese comedy scene are scheduled to appear at the event.  ‘Among the comedians expected to take part in this event are Dolla Star, Tatu Seraphin, Dauphin Bulamatadi, Geornel Rabbi from Brazzaville, Bebe Giscard and many others,’ he has indicated.  Dauphin Bulamatadi is a Congolese comedian from the Democratic Republic of Congo. A pioneer of comedy programmes on Congolese television, he has begun his television career in 2007 on a show devoted entirely to comedy. Thanks to his charisma, he has brought visibility to many comedians and hidden talents in the Congolese comedy world.  CPA/