14M) as a token of appreciation for his support at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco. Nkuka is a Congolese football supporter who gained international attention for the manner in which he supported DR Congo’s AFCON matches. The images of him standing motionless with his right arm raised throughout every game, in a pose evoking the statue of Patrice Lumumba, the country’s independence hero, went viral, earning him the nickname Lumumba Vea. Although DR Congo’s AFCON campaign ended in an extra-time loss to Algeria in the Round of 16, Nkuka’s support sparked widespread admiration online. Sharing a video of the gift being presented to Nkuka, the Minister wrote, “Thank you to our Bloc Leopards ambassador, Lumumba Vea, or the services rendered to the nation.

Source: Daily Nation January 22, 2026 11:44 UTC