Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba
ONH
Papa Wemba in 2009
Background information
Birth nameJules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba
Born(1949-06-14)14 June 1949
Lubefu, Belgian Congo
(now Sankuru, DR Congo)
Died24 April 2016(2016-04-24) (aged 66)
Abidjan, Ivory Coast
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • dancer
  • songwriter
  • actor
  • bandleader
Years active1969–2016
Websitewww.papawemba.info

Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba ONH (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.

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