'Zaire president killed my grandad and targeted my dad' - TKV's family story
Summary
Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva, a British heavyweight boxer with roots in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), shares the story of his family's past. His grandfather, a former senior figure in the Zairean army, faced betrayal and deadly plots under Mobutu Sese Seko's rule. This story involves themes of power struggles, survival, and the desire for reconciliation with their homeland.Key Facts
- Jeamie 'TKV' Tshikeva is a British heavyweight boxer of Congolese descent.
- His grandfather, Andre-Bruno Tshikeva, was a senior figure in the army of Zaire, now known as the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Andre-Bruno helped Mobutu Sese Seko gain control during a coup in 1965.
- Mobutu later saw Andre-Bruno as a threat and allegedly plotted to kill him.
- Andre-Bruno was imprisoned, faced poisoning attempts, and died two years after his release.
- Makasi Tshikeva, Jeamie's father, joined the army intending to avenge his father's death.
- Makasi became a commando instructor but also faced threats because of his family name.
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