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.

Sources

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia

    “Papa Wemba”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading

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  • reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata

    Wikidata, structured authority record Q736274: Papa Wemba

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