List of Democratic Republic of the Congo writers

This is a list of Democratic Republic of the Congo writers.

• Léonie Abo (1945– ), autobiographical writer
• J'ongungu Lokolé Bolamba (1913–1990), poet
• Raïs Neza Boneza (1979– ), poet and peace researcher
• Amba Bongo, writer and advocate for refugees
• Maguy Kabamba (1960– ), writer and translator
• Kama Sywor Kamanda (1952– ), writer and poet
• Charles Djungu-Simba Kamatenda (1953– ), journalist, teacher, publisher, and writer
• Paul Lomami-Tshibamba (1914–1985), novelist, born in Congo-Brazzaville
• Alain Mabanckou (1966 - ), novelist
• Ngal Mbwil a Mpaang (1933– ), novelist
• Buabua wa Kayembe Mubadiate (1950– ), playwright
• V. Y. Mudimbe (1941–2025), philosopher, academic and author
• Fiston Mwanza Mujila (1981– ), novelist
• Jimi Yuma (1953-), short story writer and graphic novel script writer
• Kavidi Wivine N'Landu, poet
• Mwema Ndungo, writer
• Clémentine Nzuji (1944– ), poet
• Sony Labou Tansi (1947–1995), novelist and poet
• Samy Tshileu (1998- present), theologian, apologist, philosopher and author
• Frederick Kambemba Yamusangie, novelist, playwright and poet
• Lye M. Yoka, playwright and short story writer
• Batukezanga Zamenga (1933–2000), novelist and essayist
• Sandra Uwiringiyimana (1994– ), human rights activist, author of How Dare The Sun Rise

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