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Eaten by all 200+ groups, this essential, dough-like national staple is made by boiling and pounding cassava flour or cornmeal into a smooth, thick ball used to scoop up stews.
Fufu/Bugali
The Belgian Congo officially gained its independence from Belgium on June 30 of this year.
What is 1960?
These two capital cities sit directly across from each other on opposite banks of the Congo River.
What is Brazzaville and Kinshasa
The fiercely supported DR Congo national football (soccer) team is proudly known by this fierce animal nickname.
What are Les Léopards
This massive contemporary international star released the highly anticipated album XX, blending traditional rumba with modern Afro-pop.
Who is Fally Ipupa?
Translating directly to the sound of knocking on a door, this pre-wedding custom is the official introduction where the groom’s family formally asks the bride’s father for permission to enter the household and negotiate.
What is Kokoko?
In 1971, Mobutu renamed the country to this as part of his "authenticité" (Africanization) cultural policy.
What is Zaire?
This imaginary line of latitude runs directly through both the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo.
What is the equator?
This is the iconic, 49-year-old DR Congo superfan who went massively viral globally during the 2026 World Cup.
Lumumba Vea
This controversial and flamboyant king of "Quartier Latin" introduced modern showmanship to rumba and mentored many of today's top stars.
Koffi Olomidé?
Played by children in every province, this unbelievably fast-paced clapping and foot-matching game requires players to anticipate and mirror their opponent's foot movements in perfect rhythm.
What is Nzango
This Portuguese navigator became the first European to arrive at the mouth of the Congo River in 1482, initiating centuries of trade and diplomatic relations.
Who is Diogo Cão?
Bordering ___ different nations, DRC is the largest country in sub-Saharan Africa by area.
What is 9
Extra points if you can cite them.
This is the specific title of Fally Ipupa's monumental 2006 debut solo album, which went Gold and established him outside of Koffi Olomidé's shadow.
What is Droit Chemin?
This groundbreaking Congolese-American designer and founder of the luxury label Hanifa went globally viral for launching a jaw-dropping 3D, invisible-model virtual fashion show during the pandemic.
Who is Anifa Mvuemba?
Reflecting an immense, diverse cultural mosaic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo is ethnically composed of more than this staggering milestone number of distinct African ethnic groups.
What is 200?
The global boom of this consumer electronic industry drastically fueled conflict in eastern DRC as rival armed groups seized mines rich in coltan and cobalt.
What are mobile phones?
Resembling a strange mix between a zebra and a giraffe, this stripe-legged mammal is endemic to the dense rainforests of the DRC.
What is an okapi?
This ubiquitous Lingala slang term is used by locals in Kinshasa to refer to Congolese diaspora kids born or raised in Europe, literally translating to "Children of Europe."
Bana Poto
This prominent Congolese gynecologist won the 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for his revolutionary work treating thousands of women surviving conflict-related sexual violence at Panzi Hospital.
Dr. Denis Mukwege
Seen in both rural paths and bustling cities, these handcrafted, heavy wooden scooters are built by local artisans to transport massive loads of goods and agricultural produce.
What is a Chikudu (or Tshikudu)?
This historic, pre-colonial empire flourished in the region with a centralized political system and trade in copper and tin before European arrival.
What is the Kingdom of Kongo?
Located in Virunga National Park, this famous active stratolong-standing volcano in the DRC is known for its persistent, bubbling lava lake.
What is Mount Nyiragongo?
On social media, internet users who proudly embrace a rugged, street-smart, everyday Congolese lifestyle often use this specific tag prefix to declare they are the sworn enemies of the spoiled bourgeois elite.
Anti-Bana Frites
He was the charismatic first Prime Minister of the independent Democratic Republic of the Congo, whose fiery independence day speech angered Belgian officials before his tragic 1961 assassination.
Who is Patrice Lumumba?