chéri samba, mbimba nzinga (kinto m'vuila (drc), 1956, lives & works in Kinshasa) "Attach yourself to what is yours". Oil on canvas. 114.5 x 144.5 cm. Signed lower right and dated 1999. The artist's certificate is enclosed. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist. Private collection, Belgium. Chéri Samba is a Congolese painter and illustrator, born in 1956 in Kinto Mvulu, Democratic Republic of the Congo. His artworks are often vibrant and full of life, addressing themes such as politics, society, and everyday life in Africa. Samba employs an accessible visual language, frequently accompanied by texts that challenge the viewer and encourage reflection on contemporary issues.He is an integral part of the African art scene and has been exhibited in numerous galleries and museums worldwide. Chéri Samba is also recognised as a spokesperson for social and political concerns in Africa.