Voodoo wrestling, Kinshasa, DRC

Photographer

Jan Grodza

Category

Black & White Photography - Photojournalism

Company

Submission Group

Amateur

Year

2025

Country / Region:

Czech Republic

Voodoo wrestling in Kinshasa is an intense and wild entertainment that combines sport, theater and culture.It is a unique form of wrestling that combines physical strength, acrobatics and the influence of voodoo rituals. Wrestlers are often associated with various voodoo cults and perform rituals before each match to enhance their physical and mental abilities. During the match, they perform acrobatic stunts, incredible jumps, throws and various fighting techniques including the use of magic to defeat their opponents. Voodoo Wrestling is also an important part of Congolese culture.