As the majority of “popular” artists from Kinshasa, his talent for drawing unveiled early. Shula started at the age of 15 as his cousin assistant, the well known Moke, the godfather of the “popular painting” and a colourist master. He is one of those that thinks that their narrative paintings directly stemmed from everyday life must be critical, condemn political unfairness, bring awareness and educate the population. This is the reason why all his paintings suggest the message. ” Painters are useful because they say out loud what others think to themselves”. Shula distinguishes himself from the other “popular painters” such as Moke, Chéri Samba, Chéri Chérin. His characteristic combination of colours provides to his paintings an effect of unreal, as if he managed to overcome reality. The theme of his recent paintings brings a new perspective to global problems such as global warming, international policy and the relationship of mankind with technology.