Papa Wemba date of birth:
June 14, 1949
How old was Papa Wemba when died?
66
Where was Papa Wemba born?
Lubefu, Sankuru District, Belgian Congo
When did Papa Wemba die?
April 24, 2016
What is Papa Wemba's occupation?
Musician
What genre is Papa Wemba's work?
Soukous
What instruments does Papa Wemba play?
Vocals, Guitar
Short Biography
Papa Wemba was born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba on June 14, 1949, in Lubefu (Sankuru District, Belgian Congo). He is a Congolese rumba (later known as soukous) musician, one of Africa's most popular musicians, and prominent in world music.