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                                                     AFRICA MOURNS PAPA WEMBA!
                                       Papa Wemba, The Great Music Icon Of Africa Rests.

Papa Wemba age 66 just passed on. Reports says he slumped on stage behind a group of dancers while performing. It was said that, he took ill early Sunday morning and thought it was a slight problem. No one can define the cause of his illness. Investigations are currently going on. Lot's of African stars have expressed their grief.

He is one of the great artiste who pioneered change in the African Music Industry. Bringing forth a blend of African, Cuban and Western sounds. In Africa, he could be likened to the likes of Fela Kuti of Nigeria. He has greatly toured around the world. A well known African Legend. Born June 1949 as Shungu Wembadio Pene Kinkumba and passed on April 24 2016. Started his music carrier from his local church choir. With his band together they grew to bring forth hits after hits until Wemba is known all around the world. He has appeared in feature films, 'Life Is Beautiful' (1987) and 'Wild Games' (1917). He has influenced fashion in Africa in many ways as a style Icon. He also had his shares of storms that landed him in prison once or twice.

African Stars Paying Tribute To Papa Wemba.

Femi Kuti Pays Tribute To Papa Wemba.  And many other stars.

 The Congolese President, Joseph Kabila expressed his condolences. And the Congolese minister of culture has this to say " He is a great loss for the country and all Africa." Rapper Youssouph has this to say too " He is the Icon of our culture, of our lifestyle. This is a great loss." MAY YOU REST IN PEACE PAPA.