Considered the "Queen of Mutuashi", a traditional dance music from her native Kasai region, she is often called "Mamu National".

She toured widely overseas, won several awards on the national, continental and global scene and recorded over 20 albums.

[3] She was the second of ten children of Amadeus Muidikayi, a soldier, and Alphonsine Bambiwa Tumba, a housewife.

[5] In November 2020, Muana was arrested by the National Intelligence Agency (ANR), reportedly for her song "Ingratitude", which was interpreted by many to be a veiled criticism of President Felix Tshisekedi, toward his former mentor and predecessor, President Joseph Kabila.

[7] On 10 December 2022, Tshala Muana died in Kinshasa, at the age of 64.