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A musical tribute to Papa Wemba

Isaac MugabiApril 25, 2016

DRC is mourning Papa Wemba before his burial. A short tribute to the King of Congolese Rumba who influenced both music and fashion on the whole African continent.

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Papa Wemba
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Papa Wemba, the king of Congolese Rumba is being mourned in the DRC before buria on Wednesday (04.05.15). He is remembered as one of the most influential African musicians of the last 50 years.