Papa Wemba

Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, or commonly known as Papa Wemba (June 14, 1949 – April 24, 2016) was a Congolese rumba (later known as soukous) singer and musician. He was one of Africa's most popular musicians, and known in world music. He was born in Lubefu, Sankuru District, Belgian Congo. He worked with Zaiko Langa Langa and Viva la Musica.

Wemba, who suffered from epilepsy, died after suffering a seizure on stage in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire on April 24, 2016 at the age of 66.Papa Wemba: Congo music star dies after collapsing on stage

References

Other websites
 Papa Wemba Official Web Site 

 Biography of Papa Wemba, Soukous Radio

Category:1949 births
Category:2016 deaths
Category:Deaths from epilepsy
Category:Democratic Republic of the Congo people
Category:Singers
Category:Musicians