Press Kit: Triple Vernissage & Elite Gala Dinner for the “Cœur de Kinshasa” Saga

For Immediate Release

1. Fact Sheet

• ✓ Event: Triple Vernissage & Elite Gala Dinner: “Cœur de Kinshasa”
• ✓ Theme: Culture, Environment, and Social – A Triptych Homage
• ✓ Date: February 20, 2026 in Kinshasa and March 28, 2026 in Lubumbashi
• ✓ Venue: Pullman Hotel, Kinshasa, and Pullman Hotel in Lubumbashi – DRC
• ✓ Attendees: 500 VIPs (By Invitation Only)
• ✓ Project Holder: Ambassador Obed Tshilomboji Muyumbe
• ✓ Website: www.coeurdekinshasa.com
• ✓ Press Contact: communication@coeurdekinshasa.com or contact@coeurdekinshasa.com

2. About the Event

The “Cœur de Kinshasa” event is a prestigious cultural and diplomatic gathering to launch the first three volumes of the eponymous tetralogy. It represents a unique synergy between literature, socio-environmental engagement, and the promotion of Congolese innovation. The evening combines a literary vernissage, a gourmet gala dinner, and a fundraising session for the FOTM Foundation’s social causes.

3. About the Author & Project Holder

His Excellency Ambassador Obed Tshilomboji Muyumbe is an international visionary leader, high dignitary of the DRC, and accomplished entrepreneur. He is the Founding President of the FOTM WORLD Foundation and served as an Advisor to the President of the DRC from 2022-2023. His tetralogy, “Cœur de Kinshasa,” is a profound literary tribute to the Congolese capital.

4. Key Highlights

• ✓ Triple Vernissage: Simultaneous launch of the first three literary volumes.
• ✓ Prestige Guest Kits: 500 exclusive gift boxes containing a prestige edition of the book, Dokudami coffee, and a Diode International smart LED bulb.
• ✓ Fundraising Auction: A live auction of unique experiences, artworks, and advance copies of future volumes to benefit the FOTM Foundation.
• ✓ Innovation Showcase: Featuring revolutionary products like the OTM LIMBA fuel conditioner and Dokudami coffee.

5. Supporting Quotes

“Investing in culture is investing in the soul of a nation and its future.”
— Mr. Obed Tshilomboji Muyumbe, President and Project Holder

“This event is more than a cultural launch; it’s a strategic platform to reposition the image of Kinshasa and the DRC, demonstrating the capacity of Congolese creativity to address contemporary challenges.”
— From the Concept Note

6. Multimedia Assets

• ✓ High-Resolution Photos: Portrait of the Author, book cover art, logos.
• ✓ Logos: Event logo, FOTM Foundation logo, OTM logo.
• ✓ Contact for Assets: communication@coeurdekinshasa.com

5. Supporting Quotes

• ✓ Hashtag: #CœurDeKinshasa
• ✓ Handles: [To be provided on social media creation]
• ✓ Websites: www.coeurdekinshasa.com | www.obedtmuyumbe.com