Born in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kiripi Katembo dedicates his artistic practice to documenting and interpreting the complex reality of the Congo’s capital city, Kinshasa, through powerful images and cinematographic works. His practice is deeply rooted in the social reality of his city and reveals the challenges faced by Kinshasa's inhabitants. Using art as a means of raising awareness and mobilization, Katembo denounces the inactivity of political leaders in the face of insalubrity and pollution. As a filmmaker, Katembo’s documentary works bear witness to the social and political conditions in the Congo. With a narrative approach, he used cinema to give voice to the people of Kinshasa and to provoke reflection on the environmental issues the city faces. Katembo, who died prematurely of malaria in 2015, is recognized as one of the most influential Congolese artists of his generation.