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 Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

Congolese singer


Dead at 66 years
Birthday
Tuesday
He is born 74 years, 9 months and 15 days ago
Death date
Sunday

He is dead since 7 years, 11 months and 5 days
Birthplace
Lubefu, Democratic Republic of Congo
Nationality: congolese République démocratique du Congo
Birth sign: Gemini
Chinese birth sign: Goat

Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba (14 June 1949 – 24 April 2016), known professionally as Papa Wemba (French pronunciation: [papa wɛmba]), was a Congolese singer and musician who played Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo. Dubbed the "King of Rumba Rock", he was one of the most popular musicians of his time in Africa and played an important role in world music. He was also a fashion icon who popularized the Sape look and style through his musical group Viva la Musica, with whom he performed on stages throughout the world.

Source : Wikipedia