Simon-Pierre Boka
Jesuit priest from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
About Simon-Pierre Boka
Lived 1929 – 2006 (aged 76). Simon-Pierre Boka was a Congolese catholic priest, composer, pastoral theologian, chansonnier and catholic theologian.
Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi (September 20, 1929 – September 7, 2006) was a Congolese composer and Jesuit father. He composed the National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Biography Simon-Pierre Boka Di Mpasi Londi was born on September 20, 1929. During his studies in Rome in 1960, he was called back to Zaire. He then created the National anthem for Zaire. He later also composed the National Anthem of the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
He then ordained at Louvain, Belgium in August 1962. He moved to Abidjan, Ivory Coast in 2002, where he died in September 2006. He was 76. Londi was later buried in Kongo-Central.
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Who was Simon-Pierre Boka?
Jesuit priest from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)
When was Simon-Pierre Boka born?
Simon-Pierre Boka was born on 20 September 1929 in Kisantu.
When did Simon-Pierre Boka die?
Simon-Pierre Boka died on 7 September 2006 in Abidjan.
What was Simon-Pierre Boka's occupation?
Simon-Pierre Boka was a catholic priest, composer, pastoral theologian, chansonnier and catholic theologian.
What nationality was Simon-Pierre Boka?
Simon-Pierre Boka was Congolese.
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