Papa Wemba
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Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba[1] (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.[2] Dubbed the "King of Rumba Rock",[1] 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,[3][4][5] with whom he performed on stages throughout the world.[6]
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Birth name | Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba |
Born | (1949-06-14)14 June 1949 Lubefu, Belgian Congo (now Sankuru, DR Congo) |
Died | 24 April 2016(2016-04-24) (aged 66) Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
Genres | Soukous |
Website | www |
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