About
A Congolese writer and translator, she is best known for her novel La Dette Coloniale, published in 1995. The work critically examines the common African belief that a better life exists in Europe.
Before Fame
She attended the University of Lubumbashi and subsequently moved to the United States.
Trivia
She taught French at Dulles High School in Texas during the 2007-2008 school year.
Family Life
She grew up in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Associated With
She and Maya Angelou are both famous writers of African descent.
