Papa Wemba
Papa Wemba (1949–2016) was a singer, songwriter and actor.
Overview
Recorded at birth as Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba.
Also worked under the name Papa Wemba.
Born at Lubefu in 1949, died at Abidjan in 2016.
In detail
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are soukous and music of Africa. Tabu Ley Rochereau is recorded as an influence.
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“Papa Wemba”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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