Kinshasa is one of the largest cities in Africa and one of the most creative. Music, painting, fashion and comic books all grow in its streets. Here is a culture guide for comic book fans who want to discover the city.
L’Échangeur de Limete, home of ISOLELE
The Échangeur de Limete, with its tall tower and the monument to Patrice Lumumba, is one of the great landmarks of Kinshasa. It is also the home of the ISOLELE Universe and its cultural center. Read more about the ISOLELE cultural center in Kinshasa.
The Académie des Beaux-Arts
Since 1943, the Académie des Beaux-Arts has trained generations of Congolese painters, sculptors and illustrators. Many artists of Congolese comics learned to draw in its studios.
The National Museum of the DR Congo
Opened in 2019, the National Museum of the Democratic Republic of Congo holds masks, statues and objects from every region of the country. It is the perfect place to see the real art that inspires ISOLELE’s heroes.
Rumba, the sound of the city
Congolese rumba, shared by Kinshasa and Brazzaville, was added to UNESCO’s list of the intangible cultural heritage of humanity in 2021. In Kinshasa, music is everywhere, and the rhythm of the city lives in ISOLELE’s pages too.
ISOLELE UMOJA, July 3 and 4, 2027
ISOLELE UMOJA, the first ISOLELE festival and Kinshasa’s own comic book festival, will take place on July 3 and 4, 2027 near l’Échangeur de Limete. Read about ISOLELE UMOJA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What can comic book fans do in Kinshasa?
Visit l’Échangeur de Limete, home of the ISOLELE Universe, the Académie des Beaux-Arts and the National Museum of the DR Congo, and plan for ISOLELE UMOJA on July 3 and 4, 2027.
Is there a comic book festival in Kinshasa?
Yes. ISOLELE UMOJA, the first ISOLELE festival, is planned for July 3 and 4, 2027 in Kinshasa.
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