The legendary Congolese musician Papa Wemba’s sudden death, following a performance in Ivory Coast early Sunday morning, has left many of his fans around the world, aghast and in disbelief. But, host ...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast - Papa Wemba, a musician known around the world as the king of Congolese rumba, has died following a collapse on stage during a concert, officials said. He was 66. Culture ...

I am not afraid to die on stage- Papa Wemba often told his band members and close friends Photo: Courtesy The world is still reeling from the shock of Papa Wemba’s sudden death, after he dramatically ...

While most people are mourning the tragic death of Prince, I just found out that another great musician died earlier today. Congolese superstar PapaWemba was performing onstage in Abidjan, Ivory Coast ...

Papa Wemba, a musician known around the world as the king of Congolese rumba, has died following a collapse on stage during a concert, officials said. He was 66. Culture Minister Baudouin Banza ...

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The year 2016 is now being referred to in many circles as the year that music died. The Congolese-born musician was a leading figure of “world music” the name often given to popular non-Western ...

One of Africa's most famous musicians and an international style icon, Congolese singer Papa Wemba, died suddenly during a performance early Sunday at age 66. He died after collapsing onstage in ...

ABIDJAN, Ivory Coast, April 24 (UPI) --World music pioneer Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage during a concert. He was 66. The Congolese music star was performing FEMUA 2016 festival in the ...