CHERI SAMBA, mbimba nzinga (kinto m'vuila (drc), 1956, lives & works in Kinshasa) "I love colour". Acrylic on canvas. 77 x 99.5 cm. Signed and dated 2004. 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. Signed and dated 2004. Provenance: Acquired directly from the artist. Private collection, Belgium. Note: Chéri Samba is one of the best-known contemporary African artists, with works in the collections of institutions such as the Centre Georges-Pompidou in Paris and the Museum of Modern Art in New York.