DRC: Kinshasa's 'sapeurs' honor the father of Congolese elegance

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Published Feb 17, 2026

DRC: Kinshasa's 'sapeurs' honor the father of Congolese elegance

In the heart of Kinshasa, dozens of impeccably dressed "sapeurs" gathered recently to commemorate the father of their movement—a subculture where fashion becomes art, dignity, and even a livelihood in one of the world's poorest countries.

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