Boketshu 1er and his "Combattants" have they repented or set a trap for Congolese musicians and music lovers... That is the question many people in Kinshasa are asking themselves after a video was published on social networks where the head of Swede Swede International, who was previously hostile to the productions of Congolese artists in the European area, promises their support for Ferre Gola's April shows at the Adidas Arena in Paris.

One of Boketshu's lieutenants says, "It is time that the Combattants from all over the world pay him the respect he has shown us. Let this Arena be a concert for the Combattants. I invite us to fill this hall with our flags and sing 'Congolese until death'."

And to point out: "I will make it the Arena of vengeance, meaning that it will not be state services blocking people, but a concert where everyone can attend serenely. This time, it won't be the French state allowing it, but the Congolese people themselves allowing one of their own to perform. Let it be an Arena open to good things where the flag of Congo will fly, but with special attention to our brothers and sisters who perish every day in the east of the country."

We will come back to this with members of the coordination of Congolese music producers or any other analyst who can get in touch with the editorial staff of Digitalcongo.net by calling at 00243 815250167.

Boni Tsala