Birth name | Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba |
Born | June 14, 1949, Lubefu, Belgian Congo, (the modern-day Democratic Republic of the Congo) |
Died | April 24, 2016, Abidjan, Ivory Coast |
Genres | Soukous |
Associated acts | Zaiko Langa Langa, Viva la Musica |
About Papa Wemba
World Music Singer Papa Wemba was born on June 14, 1949 in Congo Republic (He dies at the age of 66, on April 24, 2016).
He was also known as the King of Rumba Rock and was a Congolese musician who toured the world with the ensemble Viva la Musica. While performing with the group, he made the La Sape famous.
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Papa Wemba before becoming famous
Papa Wemba was born in the Zodiac sign Gemini (The Twins), and 1949 is also the year of Ox (牛) in the Chinese Zodiac.
In the late 1960s, he was a member of the Zaiko Langa Langa group. He was also a founder member of the Isifi Lokole and Yoka Lokole groups.
Achievement of Papa Wemba
He made his acting debut in the starring role of La Vie est Belle, a Zairean film (Life is Rosy). He composed the music for the films Identity Pieces, Macadam Tribute, and Life is Rosy.
Papa Wemba's Family, Spouse, Dating and Relationship
He was born in Lubefu, Belgian Congo and passed away in Abidjan, Ivory Coast after collapsing on stage during the FEMUA urban music festival. Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba was his real name.
Papa Wemba on Social Media
Papa Wemba's news on his Twitter: @Wembadio.
Papa Wemba on Facebook: @Papa-Wemba-139791972704673.
Youtube videos from Papa Wemba: Papa Wemba's Youtube.
Papa Wemba Collabed with
In 1993, he performed on Rock Singer Peter Gabriel's Secret World Live tour.
Papa Wemba Income & Net worth
Papa Wemba's income mainly comes from the work that created his reputation: a world music singer. Information about his net worth in 2024 is being updated as soon as possible by allfamous.org, you can contact to tell us Net Worth of the Papa Wemba.
Papa Wemba Height and Weight
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Latest information about Papa Wemba updated on March 21 2023.