Editing Kinshasa (section)

==== La Sape ====
{{Main|La Sape}}
[[File:Justin makangara RDC (22).JPG|thumb|251x251px|A traditional sapeur dressed in an outfit made from pearls in kinshasa, February 2015]]
The [[La Sape]] subculture, characterized by extravagant and dapper fashion choices, has become an emblem of [[Style (form of address)|style]], [[Self-expression values|self-expression]], and [[Identity (social science)|identity]] for the ''[[sapeurs]]'' of Kinshasa. It has gained [[Diplomatic recognition|international recognition]] through the lens of well-known photographers such as [[Daniele Tamagni]]. Tamagni's book ''Gentlemen of Bacongo'' (2009) showcases the impeccable style and distinct personalities of Kinshasa's ''sapeurs'', accentuating their taste in tailored suits, bold hues, and eye-catching accessories.<ref name="lejournalinternational.fr">{{Cite web |title=Le Journal International – Archives |url=https://www.lejournalinternational.fr/La-Sape-an-elegance-that-brought-peace-in-the-midst-of-Congolese-chaos_a1871.html |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=www.lejournalinternational.fr |archive-date=1 October 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231001022237/https://www.lejournalinternational.fr/La-Sape-an-elegance-that-brought-peace-in-the-midst-of-Congolese-chaos_a1871.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last1=Tamagni |first1=Daniele |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kcZOAQAAIAAJ |title=Gentlemen of Bacongo |last2=Goodwin |first2=Paul |publisher=Trolley |others=Contributors: Paul Goodwin, Paul Smith |year=2009 |location=London, England |isbn=9781904563839 |language=English |access-date=10 July 2023 |archive-date=8 September 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230908053209/https://books.google.com/books?id=kcZOAQAAIAAJ |url-status=live }}</ref> The city serves as the epicenter of La Sape, with various neighborhoods, communes and districts hosting events like ''le concours'' or ''la fête'' where sapeurs can display their style. La Sape has also inspired popular music and cultural expressions in Kinshasa, with sapeurs often featured in Congolese music videos as symbols of refinement and sophistication. Musicians such as [[Papa Wemba]] have embraced La Sape as an essential part of their artistic identity.<ref name="lejournalinternational.fr"/><ref>{{Cite news |last=Trebay |first=Guy |date=2016-04-27 |title=Papa Wemba's Influential, Cross-Cultural Chic |language=en-US |work=The New York Times |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/26/fashion/papa-wembas-influential-fashion-style.html |access-date=2023-07-01 |issn=0362-4331 |archive-date=1 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701160218/https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/26/fashion/papa-wembas-influential-fashion-style.html |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Douniama |first=Victoire |date=2018-06-25 |title=The Art of La Sape: Fashion Tips from Congo's "Sapeurs" |url=https://theculturetrip.com/africa/congo/articles/the-art-of-la-sape-fashion-tips-from-congos-sapeurs/ |access-date=2023-07-01 |website=Culture Trip |language=en |archive-date=1 July 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230701160219/https://theculturetrip.com/africa/congo/articles/the-art-of-la-sape-fashion-tips-from-congos-sapeurs/ |url-status=live }}</ref>