Congo music legend Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stage
He died before reaching hospital, a spokesperson for the Ivosep morgue in Abidjan said
Congo's most famous musician Papa Wemba, gives his first concert in Kinshasa June 26, 2004 in this file photo. PHOTO: REUTERS
Wemba, born in 1949, was performing at the FEMUA 2016 festival when he collapsed on stage. He died before reaching hospital, a spokesperson for the Ivosep morgue in Abidjan said.
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Known in the Democratic Republic of Congo as the King of Rumba Rock, Wemba won fans across Africa and Europe and worked with international stars including former Genesis singer Peter Gabriel.
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