List of Famous people with last name Wemba

Papa Wemba

Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba

First Name Papa

Last Name Wemba

Born on June 14, 1949

Died on April 24, 2016 (aged 66)

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Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, known professionally as Papa Wemba, 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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