"Simba" is not only the name of the TLK's protagonist,

During the terrible Congo Civil War , the "Simba warriors", the lion's warrior fought against the cruel dictatorship of Mobutu after the death of the democratic Lumumba, murdered under the flag of the ONU.

Che Guevara led guerrilla's operations with these Simba warriors, and in Europe student surveillance service of left youg student groups are named "Simba".

Guevara was forced to retire. In this art i did two Simba with a cuban officer (obviously not the Che) covering the escape of civilians and guerrillas (in the background) into boats.
(is the first time that i did a lion furry.. and the colours are a little altered by my scanner)

Sadly Mobutu was at the power for many years killing many people. Pierre Mulele (leader of Simbas) was tortured, amputed and killed alive.