The Democratic Republic of Congo's government will organise the funeral of singer Tshala Muana who died over the weekend at the age of 64.
The minister of culture, arts and heritage on Monday paid a visit to Tshala Muana’s companion, Claude Mashala, where she made the announcement.
Tshala Muana was famous for several songs such as Karibu Yangu, Malu and Tshianza.
She had toured widely overseas, won several awards on the national, continental and global scene and had recorded over 20 albums.
Muana rested peacefully while undergoing medical treatment at the hospital over the weekend.
The Rhumba Musician singer had been unwell for a while.
Tshala started her professional career in Kinshasa as a dancer in M'Pongo Love's new band in 1976.
After two years with M'Pongo, she cut a record with a band called Minzoto Wella Wella and danced for a few months as one of Abeti 'sTigresses.
A few years ago, she was arrested for one of her controversial songs.
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