Michel Nkuka Mboladinga

Michel Nkuka Mboladinga

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Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, a passionate supporter of the Congolese national football team, gained attention during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations for his unique and striking presence at the matches. Dressed in a suit resembling the colors of the Congolese flag, he emulated the pose of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of Congo, standing silently with his arm raised in a symbolic gesture of support for his team. His dedication was evident as he maintained this pose throughout the matches, only breaking his stillness after the heartbreaking exit of Congo from the tournament, which brought him to tears.

Born on Jan 01, 1974 (52 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
355,097
Power
1,565$
Sentiment
8.77
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Lithuania 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 2,722,289 2,235 $54,000 44$
Peru 1 7.00 0.08% +0% 32,971,846 26,850 $230,000 187$
Indonesia 1 9.00 0.12% +0% 273,523,615 326,011 $1,119,000 1,334$
Totals 3 309,217,750 355,096 $1,403,000 1,565$
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Recent Mentions

Indonesia Indonesia: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga is a prominent supporter of the Congolese national football team, known for his unique style and symbolic presence at matches. 9

Kompas: Michel Mboladinga, Si Lumamba Vea

Lithuania Lithuania: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga is known for his role as a living statue supporting the Congo DR national team during matches. 7

15min – major Lithuanian news website: „Gyvoji statula“ dėl netikėtos kliūties nepalaikys Kongo DR istoriniame mače su Anglija | Sportas

Slovenia Slovenia: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as Lumumba Vea, gained attention at the World Cup in Mexico for his unique fan role. 8

Delo – major Slovenian daily, est. 1959: Kip ubitega predsednika dobil dovoljenje in prispel v Mehiko (FOTO)

Ecuador Ecuador: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, known as 'Lumumba Vea', is a Congolese fan who has gained attention for being a living statue at his national team's matches. 9

El Universo – major Ecuadorian daily, est. 1921: El aficionado estatua ‘Lumumba Vea’ apoya a República Democrática del Congo ante Colombia en el Mundial 2026 | Fútbol | Deportes

India India: Michel Nkuka Mboladinga, better known as Lumumba Vea, attended DR Congo's match against Colombia after missing the team's opening game against Portugal because of Ebola-related quarantine requirements. 9

The Times of India: DR Congo's 90-minute 'standing superfan' Michel Nkuka Mboladinga finally gets his FIFA World Cup moment | Football News