Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, the Congolese supporter known for posing as the "living statue" of independence hero Patrice Lumumba, was finally able to join fans of the Leopards at the World Cup on Tuesday ...

The Democratic Republic of Congo's famous living statue "Lumumba Vea" missed seeing his country qualify for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years because he was unable to get a visa in time.

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GUADALAJARA, Mexico — Congo’s famous living statue finally made his World Cup debut on Tuesday. Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, who gained fame during the Africa Cup of Nations for posing as a statue of ...

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea, was present for Congo’s game against Colombia - Carl Recine/Getty Images The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s living statue made his World Cup debut on ...

The story behind this figure, however, carries a deeper political weight that has resonated globally. Known in different moments as Lumumba Vea, he became recognized during the Africa Cup of Nations ...