Papa Wemba was a popular Congolese who played Congolese rumba, soukous and ndombolo.
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Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba known professionally as Papa Wemba was born on 14 June 1949 in Lubefu, Congo. He was the first son of his parents. His father was a war veteran and his mother too was a dirge singer.
Records about his siblings and education are known of the legendary singer.
Papa Wemba net worth
Papa Wemba is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million.
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Papa Wemba house
Papa Wemba has a house worth about $750, 000 in Kinshasha. After his death, the Congolese government planned to turn his house into a Museum.
Papa Wemba songs
Papa Wemba first joined the Zaiko Langa Langa band in Kinshasa in 1969 when he adopted the name Jules Presley for his love of rock music. he has since produced so many songs that made him travel across the world to perform.
- Yolele -1995
- Maria Valencia – 1992
- Blessure – 2014
- Phrase – 199
- Moyi – 1994
Papa Wemba death
Papa Wemba died on 24 April 2016 after he collapsed on stage while performing in Ivory Coast.