Recent reports state that players of the Algerian national team, through their football federation, have prepared a gift of USD 20,000 in recognition of his unique creativity. This event highlights how his fan culture goes beyond borders and touches other nations outside the DRC.
When converted into Tanzanian currency, this amount exceeds TZS 40 million, a sum said to be more than enough to help the designer build a house or support his children’s education for many years. Sports stakeholders on social media have praised the move, saying that “when you are creative, it’s not easy to die of hunger,” viewing the gift as a strong business capital for the fan.
The news has sparked widespread discussion, with people comparing the success of Kuka Lumumba to that of other fans and advising that it is better to be creative than to stick to routine habits. This gift from the Algerian players proves that the effort and vibrant colors displayed by Kuka Lumumba in stadiums have gained significant international value. It is a clear example of how sports can unite people from different nations through art and fandom.
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Habari za hivi punde zinaeleza kuwa wachezaji wa timu ya taifa ya Algeria, kupitia shirikisho lao la soka, wamemwandalia zawadi ya dola za Kimarekani 20,000 kutokana na ubunifu wake wa kipekee. Tukio hili linaonyesha jinsi ushabiki wake unavyovuka mipaka na kugusa mataifa mengine nje ya DRC.
Kiasi hiki cha fedha kikigeuzwa katika sarafu ya Tanzania ni zaidi ya Shilingi Milioni 40, kiasi ambacho kinatajwa kutosha kabisa kumsaidia mbunifu huyo kujenga nyumba au kugharamia masomo ya watoto wake kwa miaka mingi. Wadau wa michezo mitandaoni wamepongeza hatua hiyo wakisema kuwa “ukiwa mbunifu sio rahisi kufa njaa,” huku wakiona zawadi hiyo kama mtaji mkubwa wa biashara kwa shabiki huyo.
Habari hii imezua gumzo kubwa huku watu wakilinganisha mafanikio ya Kuka Lumumba na mashabiki wengine, wakishauri kuwa ni heri kuwa mbunifu kuliko kubaki na mazoea. Zawadi hii kutoka kwa wachezaji wa Algeria inathibitisha kuwa jitihada na rangi za kuvutia anazoonyesha Kuka Lumumba uwanjani zimepata thamani kubwa ya kimataifa. Huu ni mfano tosha wa jinsi michezo inavyoweza kuunganisha watu wa mataifa tofauti kupitia sanaa na ushabiki. in english