Congolese Legend Papa Wemba Passes On
Mon Apr 25, 2016 03:32:pm Entertainment
3K By sosa hills
Congolese legend Papa Wemba has passed on after collapsing on stage while performing in Ivory Coast.
He was one of Africa's most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene.
A video from the concert shows the musician slumped on the floor while the dancers carry on performing unaware of what is going on.
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba mostly known as Papa Wemba was born June 14, 1959 and has passed on one month and half short of his 67th birthday.
Papa Wemba was famously known for being the leader of Sapeur which he promoted as a youth cult.
The legendary artiste was known for songs like yolele, wake up, rail on, moyi, matebu and sala keba among others.
The death of Papa Wemba comes at a time when the world was also mourning the death of yet another legendary artiste, ‘Prince.' Papa will truly be missed.
He was one of Africa's most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene.
A video from the concert shows the musician slumped on the floor while the dancers carry on performing unaware of what is going on.
He was one of Africa's most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene.
A video from the concert shows the musician slumped on the floor while the dancers carry on performing unaware of what is going on.
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba mostly known as Papa Wemba was born June 14, 1959 and has passed on one month and half short of his 67th birthday.
Papa Wemba was famously known for being the leader of Sapeur which he promoted as a youth cult.
The legendary artiste was known for songs like yolele, wake up, rail on, moyi, matebu and sala keba among others.
The death of Papa Wemba comes at a time when the world was also mourning the death of yet another legendary artiste, ‘Prince.' Papa will truly be missed.
He was one of Africa's most popular musicians and a leading figure in the World Music scene.
A video from the concert shows the musician slumped on the floor while the dancers carry on performing unaware of what is going on.
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