Another Tragedy!!! Papa Wemba, Congo Music Star Dies After Collapsing On Stage (Video)

Date: 24-04-2016 3:17 pm (8 years ago) | Author: kacy lee
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- at 24-04-2016 03:17 PM (8 years ago)
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Papa Wemba, one of Africa’s most popular musicians, is dead. The influential Congolese Soukous singer died after collapsing on stage in Abidjan, Cote D’ivore.
According to reports, the 66-year old musician suffered seizure, slumped on the floor while his dancers and band members continued to perform unaware of what is happening.
He was born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba in 14 June 1949 in Lubefu, Democratic Republic of The Congo.
At age 20 in 1069, he became one of the very first musicians to join the influential Soukous Band, Zaiko Langa Langa, when it was created in December of that year in Kinshasa along with such well known Congolese musicians as Nyoka Longo Jossart, Manuaku Pepe Felly, Evoloko Lay Lay, Bimi Ombale, Teddy Sukami, Zamuangana Enock, Mavuela Simeon, Clan Petrole and others.







As an accomplished singer, Papa Wemba was also known as an actor.
In 1987, he played the lead role in the successful Zairean (Congolese) film La Vie est Belle by Belgian director Benoit Lamyand Congolese producer-director Ngangura Mweze.
In 2012, he also had a cameo role in the Belgian drama film Kinshasa Kids.
As a thoroughbred musician. Papa Wemba featured in many top-notch concerts across the globe and died on stage doing what he loved best.

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Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:17 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
- dickieponga at 24-04-2016 03:22 PM (8 years ago)
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RIP great man...
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:22 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- morgrawl231 at 24-04-2016 03:23 PM (8 years ago)
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RIP  Papa Wemba.....
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:23 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- CHRISETTE at 24-04-2016 03:53 PM (8 years ago)
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Love his music Rip papa
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:53 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- schmit at 24-04-2016 03:56 PM (8 years ago)
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R. I. P
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:56 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- gogoman at 24-04-2016 03:56 PM (8 years ago)
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chai RIP
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:56 PM (8 years ago) | Grande Master
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- iamMacnoni at 24-04-2016 03:59 PM (8 years ago)
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   R I P #hot boi  *wink*
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:59 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- iamMacnoni at 24-04-2016 03:59 PM (8 years ago)
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   R I P #
Posted: at 24-04-2016 03:59 PM (8 years ago) | Newbie
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- kison at 24-04-2016 04:02 PM (8 years ago)
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ASK GOD FOR ONE MORE TRY....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxl3GlHhJ9I..... IN UR NEXT LIFE be careful, be very very careful, CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL...
Posted: at 24-04-2016 04:02 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- cocoeni at 24-04-2016 04:11 PM (8 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 24-04-2016 04:11 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- kabukabu at 24-04-2016 05:31 PM (8 years ago)
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Sleep on
Posted: at 24-04-2016 05:31 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- christianity at 24-04-2016 05:38 PM (8 years ago)
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rip to him
Posted: at 24-04-2016 05:38 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Eazyatumeyi at 24-04-2016 06:10 PM (8 years ago)
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rip
Posted: at 24-04-2016 06:10 PM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- beneno at 24-04-2016 06:30 PM (8 years ago)
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RIP
Posted: at 24-04-2016 06:30 PM (8 years ago) | Addicted Hero
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- Passion8Soul at 24-04-2016 06:44 PM (8 years ago)
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Rip
Posted: at 24-04-2016 06:44 PM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- Nottingham at 24-04-2016 07:04 PM (8 years ago)
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go well bro
Posted: at 24-04-2016 07:04 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- Wealthmide at 24-04-2016 08:01 PM (8 years ago)
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horror, may God just have mercy ooo...
Posted: at 24-04-2016 08:01 PM (8 years ago) | Upcoming
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- giftmurphy at 25-04-2016 07:25 AM (8 years ago)
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rip
Posted: at 25-04-2016 07:25 AM (8 years ago) | Hero
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- Haso112 at 25-04-2016 07:36 AM (8 years ago)
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''Died doing what he LOVED doing best'' RIP
Posted: at 25-04-2016 07:36 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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- DAMILARE100 at 25-04-2016 08:25 AM (8 years ago)
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Quote from: DR.kison on 24-04-2016 04:02 PM
ASK GOD FOR ONE MORE TRY....http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxl3GlHhJ9I..... IN UR NEXT LIFE be careful, be very very careful, CAREFULLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL...
...YOU ARE VERY STUPID.
Posted: at 25-04-2016 08:25 AM (8 years ago) | Gistmaniac
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