- ISBN13: 9781904563839
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The arrival of the French and Belgians to the Congo, at
the beginning of the 20th Century, brought along the myth
of Parisian elegance among the Congolese youth working
for the colonialists. In 1922, G.A. Matsoua was the first ever
Congolese to return from Paris fully clad as an authentic French
gentleman, which caused great uproar and much admiration
amongst his fellow countrymen. He was the first Grand Sapeur.
The Sapeurs today belong to Le S... More >>
Gentlemen of Bacongo
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