Papa Wemba

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Papa Wemba was born Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba in 1949 in Lubefu (Sankuru Province - DR Congo). He is a Congolese rumba (later known as soukous) musician, one of Africa's most popular musicians, and prominent in World music.

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(FILES) A file picture dated 31 May 1991

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  • Papa Wemba - Congolese singer Papa Wemba performs dur
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  • Papa Wemba - (FILES) A file picture dated 31 May 1991
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