Thousands of fans paid a final tearful tribute to Congolese “rumba king” Papa Wemba at a requiem mass in Kinshasa on Wednesday where his songs were played, before he is laid to rest. Papa Wemba…
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Body of rumba king Papa Wemba returns to DR Congo
The body of Congolese “rumba king” Papa Wemba arrived home in Kinshasa on Thursday, greeted by dignitaries, relatives and a huge crowd of distraught fans. The legendary African music star died on Sunday at the…
Photo tribute: Renowned Congolese musician Papa Wemba dies
Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage during a festival in the Ivory Coast, the concert organiser said Sunday. Papa Wemba, who won renown by helping to bring the highly popular…
In Pictures: Papa Wemba ignites Nairobi fans at Koroga Festival
Sunday’s The Koroga Festival ignited Nairobi’s usually quiet Arboretum Gardens with more than 1,500 festival-goers packing the bi-monthly festival to see the King of Rhumba Rock, Congolese musician Papa Wemba perform. Aptly named after the…
Congolese rhumba musician Papa Wemba set to rock Nairobi
The Koroga Festival, a bi-monthly music and arts festival, is set to captivate festival goers on Sunday, August 24th 2014. Aptly named after the Swahili word meaning “mix,” The Koroga Festival is a great reflection of…