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Joel P. Shungu

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Life lately.
Traveling, lots of praying, purpose and everything in between.
The richest parts of life don’t come with a price.

#lifelately #fashionable #travelling #foodie #godisgood by @joelshungu

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6 months ago

The world saw the result… but didn’t understand the meaning. 🇨🇩

This is bigger than football. This is identity, culture, and pride.

What’s something about your country people misunderstand? 👇🏾

#drcongo #footballculture #worldcup #africanfootball by @joelshungu

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8 months ago

City boy with a country heart.

Where do you feel more at peace - the city or the open air?
Comment below ⬇️ taken in Portland, Oregon by @joelshungu

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8 months ago

because He loved us first. by @joelshungu

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8 months ago

Football is identity. Fashion is language. Congo lives in both.

I was born and raised in France, rooted in Congo Kinshasa.
Football and fashion became two ways I learned to understand the world — one through movement, the other through expression.

Congo’s football history runs deep.
In the 1960s and 70s, the national team was among Africa’s strongest, reaching the Men’s World Cup in 1974 (then as Zaire). More than 50 years later, that history feels close again.

Competing at the Africa Cup of Nations and pushing toward the 2026 World Cup — the first hosted across three countries (U.S., Canada, Mexico) — this moment carries real weight. Visibility on that stage has the power to shift narratives and open doors.

Fashion has always played that same role in Congolese culture. It’s identity, pride, and presence — a way of being seen on our own terms.

These images are from the first-ever fashion show of @luundo.official , founded and directed by my good friend @asu.kulu

The jersey honors Pierre “Mutumbula” Mulamba — a reminder that Congo’s football story has always been bigger than one moment.

I had the honor of styling this look for the show.

Football creates visibility.
Fashion gives it voice.

More football × fashion stories as we build toward 2026.

#footy #fashion #afcon2025 #worldcup #congokinshasa taken in Portland, Oregon by @joelshungu

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9 months ago

A letter to myself.

Another year.
Another breath.
Another chance to rise.

This past year stretched me in ways I never expected — quietly, painfully, deeply. There were days I didn’t recognize myself, days where the weight felt heavier than my strength, days where I wondered how I was still standing.

But grace carried me.
Love covered me.
And God held me together in the moments no one saw.

If it wasn’t for His hand on my life, I don’t know where I’d be.
But I’m here.
Still growing.
Still becoming.
Still protected by a God who refuses to let me go.

Today, I’m grateful — not for perfection, not for a flawless journey, but for progress. For breath. For purpose. For the reminder that even broken seasons can birth beautiful things.

As I step into this new year, my only prayer is simple:
That I resemble Him more and more every day.
That my character reflects His heart.
That my life looks like the love, humility, and strength He’s placed inside me.

Here’s to another year of becoming.
Another year of grace.
Another year God saw fit to give me.

Happy Birthday to me 🎈 by @joelshungu

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10 months ago

Anointed one.

Congratulations to my brother @praiseyakubuu on his first ever fashion show partnered with @firstgenfashionshow . Grateful to have been able to witness your hard work. To God be the Glory, this is just the beginning.

📸: @shaddythashooter

#fashioninspo #fashiongram #fashiondesigner #fashionphotography #style #stylish #godisgood by @joelshungu

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10 months ago

Blessed to create. Blessed to style. Blessed to be a part of it all.

I had the honor of contributing to the 7th Year Anniversary Merch Collection for @rosechurchpdx and styling the merch shoot alongside my bro @iblamepraise. This journey has been nothing short of a blessing.

If you’re still looking for a church to call home, there’s no better time to join us this Sunday —— 8:30am, 10:00am, 11:30am, or 1:00pm.

Not only will you be able to grab some fire merch to wear in your everyday life, but more importantly, you’ll receive an even greater blessing — a powerful word!

There’s no place like Rose 🌹

I love you & God even more.

Creative Director - @alexjacksonbrown
Stylists - @styledbyfrvnchy @iblamepraise
Cinematography - @kotythelen
Cam OP - @anaiahorlando
Primary Photo - @hannahlthelen
HMU - @michellekgraphics
Models - @jakelofamia @dirokee @ella_salvatori @_romanitasmith
BTS Video - @immanuelgarraway
BTS Photo - Chloe
Overall BTS - @jesshotthis @jxsschu

#stylish #stylist #rosechurch #fashion #explore taken in Portland, Oregon by @joelshungu

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2 years ago

Countless people work tirelessly for their communities, and not all of them are named Nipsey.
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#football #footballandfashion #soccercontent #style taken in Providence Park by @joelshungu

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2 years ago

The “Archive” Collection.

Fun experience modeling & styling for @timbersfc x @adidasfootball new kit & collection.

Creative Director: @mal.london
Models styled: @medinagedi @hannarmendariz @frvnchy_fits
Stylist: @frvnchy_fits

#fashion #style #explorepage #styledbyfrvnchy taken in Portland, Oregon by @joelshungu

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2 years ago

Introducing the “Clive Kit” and its new collection from @adidasfootball for the @timbersfc 2024 Third Kit !🌲⚽️

Inspired by Clive Charles’ legacy, both on and off the field. This kit isn’t just about style, but it’s a tribute to his influence in mentoring the next wave of soccer stars in Portland.

Thrilled to bring a fresh vibe to the streetwear and lifestyle scene with this campaign, where I had the privilege to contribute as both a model and stylist.

A big thank you to the man with the plan @mal.london and the amazing creative team who brought this vision to life. Thank you @sugarhillpdx for allowing us to use your beautiful place.

Creative Director: @mal.london
Videographer: @josh.brine
Photographer: @craigmdyer
Hairstylist: @crownedbymiks
Stylist: @frvnchy_fits

Lastly, shoutout to all the beautiful models this would’ve not happened without us @iamtrevaun @medinagedi @manulieberman @danteammon @hannarmendariz

Tag @timbersfc & @adidasfootball in the comments 🤝🏿

#portlandtimbers #clivelegacy #streetwear #lifestyle #fashion #explore #explorepage taken in Portland, Oregon by @joelshungu

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