Fiston Mwanza Mujila and the dance of words

Portrait of the writer Fiston Mwanza Mijulia Credits: Jürgen Fuchs

By: Jean-François Cadet Follow

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After his first success "Tram83", the Congolese writer Fiston Mwanza Mujila publishes a new novel filled with energy and overflowing with life "La Danse du Vilain" by Métailié editions.

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 His first novel, "Tram83" had propelled this native of Lubumbashi to the forefront of the literary scene.

It was 6 years ago.

Since then,

Fiston Mwanza Mujila

has multiplied literary projects, scenarios, poetic performances, collaborations with visual artists, musicians, directors and directors.

Here he is back with his new novel.

Like the first, it is bursting with energy and vitality.

A book anchored in Zaire of the Mobutu era, a choral and choreographic novel, populated by colorful characters who invent their lives through the magic of reality mixed by glue, resourcefulness and an unbridled imagination.

“La Danse du Vilain” by Fiston Mwanza Mujila has been published by Métailié editions.

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