Congolese Legend Papa Wemba Collapses on Stage, Dies - VIDEO
The Congolese music star Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Cote d'Ivoire.
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Africa:
Rwandan Musicians Mourn Papa Wemba
New Times, 25 April 2016
The Gakondo singer said that he had a hearty chat with the "King of Rumba" who encouraged him to carry on performances in public places rather than wait for concerts because it is… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
President Kabila Offers Plane to Ferry the Body of Papa Wemba
Nation, 26 April 2016
DR Congo President Joseph Kabila has offered a plane to fly back from Cote d'Ivoire to Kinshasa on Thursday the body of Papa Wemba, who collapsed and died at a concert in Abidjan. Read more »
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Angola:
Angolan Musicians Deem Musician Papa Wemba African Culture Icon
ANGOP, 26 April 2016
Angolan musicians are lamenting the passing of the renowned DR Congo musician Papa Wemba, which took place last Saturday evening in Abidjan, Côte D'ivoire, on the stage of a… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Papa Wemba 'Wanted to Die on Stage'
Al Jazeera, 24 April 2016
Papa Wemba, known around the world as the "king of Congolese rumba", has died after collapsing during a concert. Read more »
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Africa:
Music Legend Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing On Stage
Premium Times, 24 April 2016
Congolese Music legend, Papa Wemba, died around 9:10 GMT in Abidjan, the Ivory Coast capital, his manager Marie Laure Yaone, has confirmed in a Facebook post. Read more »
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Africa:
Congolese Music Star Papa Wemba Collapses, Dies On Stage
Citizen, 24 April 2016
Congolese singer Papa Wemba (66) has died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast, according to media reports. Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Renowned Congolese Musician Papa Wemba Dies
DW, 24 April 2016
Papa Wemba, also known as "the king of Congolese rumba," has died. The 66-year-old icon of rumba rock collapsed on stage during a concert in Ivory Coast. Read more »
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Africa:
Papa Wemba Dies On Stage Aged 66
Nation, 24 April 2016
Papa Wemba has died aged 66.The Congolese musician known for his impeccable dressing style as much as the Rhumba Rock sound which he pioneered, collapsed on stage and was later… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Renowned Singer Papa Wemba Dies in Abidjan
RFI, 24 April 2016
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, known as Papa Wemba, said a definitive farewell to the stage this weekend. The renowned Congolese singer suffered an unknown malaise during a… Read more »
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Congo-Kinshasa:
Congolese Singer Papa Wemba Dead After Collapsing On Stage
Capital FM, 24 April 2016
Papa Wemba, one of Africa's most popular rumba stars has died. Read more »
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Africa:
Papa Wemba Dies After Collapsing on Stage
Nation, 24 April 2016
Legendary Congolese singer Papa Wemba is dead, media reports say. Read more »
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Popular rhumba musician Papa Wemba performed at the Karibu Music Festival. Read more »