LUMUMBA T-SHIRT DESIGN

I was born and raised in Congo, I grew up hearing the name Patrice Lumumba without truly understanding who he was. I understood later.

This year, after watching the documentary Soundtrack to a Coup d’État, a powerful film exploring how jazz became a political tool during a pivotal moment in Congolese history, I was deeply inspired by Lumumba story.

This piece is my response:

a tribute, a way of saying thank you, and a way of telling his story in my own way.

Black t-shirt with white graphic and text, front and back view. inspired by Patrice Lumumba. Back features a line drawing of a man in glasses, with text "30 June LEOPOLDVILLE 1960" and a quote about the independence of the Congo.
Black t-shirt with white graphic and text, front and back view. inspired by Patrice Lumumba. Back features a line drawing of a man in glasses, with text "30 June LEOPOLDVILLE 1960" and a quote about the independence of the Congo.

T-SHIRT DESIGN: FRONT & BACK

Map outline of Africa with Congo highlighted in red in the center, captioned 'République Démocratique du Congo' and 'Coeur de l'Afrique'.
Map outline of Africa with Congo highlighted in red in the center, captioned 'République Démocratique du Congo' and 'Coeur de l'Afrique'.

POSTER DESIGN

Congolese music Playlist
Congolese music Playlist

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