1949 - 2016
Papa Wemba Musician
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Details
| First Name |
Papa
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| Last Name |
Wemba
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| Birthday |
14th June, 1949
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| Birthplace |
Lubefu, Sankuru District, Belgian Congo
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| Died |
24th April, 2016
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| Place of Death |
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
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| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini
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| Occupation |
Musician
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| Music Genre (Text) |
Soukous
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| Music Genre |
International
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| Music Style |
Soukous, Afro-Pop, Central African, Congolese, African Traditions
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| Music Mood |
Joyous, Playful
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| Instrument |
Vocals, Guitar
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| Associated Acts |
Zaiko Langa Langa, Viva la Musica
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| Official Websites |
http://www.papawemba.info
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Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba (14 June 1949 – 24 April 2016), known professionally as Papa Wemba, 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.
