Papa Wemba
- January 9, 2024
- World Music Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Papa Wemba |
| Occupation | World Music Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jun 14, 1949(1949-06-14) |
| Age | 75 |
| Date Of Death | 2016-04-24 |
| Birthplace | Congo |
| Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Horoscope | Gemini |
Papa Wemba Biography
| Name | Papa Wemba |
| Birthday | Jun 14 |
| Birth Year | 1949 |
| Place Of Birth | Congo |
| Birth Country | Democratic Republic of the Congo |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
| Spouse | Mama-Marie Lozolo Amazone |
Papa Wemba is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on June 14, 1949 in Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Also called the King and the King Rumba Rock, he was a Congolese musician who was part of the group Viva la Musica across the world. He helped make his La Sape look famous while performing with the group.
He was member of He was a part of Peter Gabriel‘s Secret World Live tour in 1993.’s Secret World Live tour in 1993.
His birthplace was Lubefu, Belgian Congo and died within Abidjan, Ivory Coast after collapsed on stage during the FEMUA urban music festival. His real name was Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba.
Papa Wemba Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | World Music Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Papa Wemba is one of the richest World Music Singer from Democratic Republic of the Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Papa Wemba 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was a member of a group known as Zaiko Langa Langa in the late 1960s. He was also a founding member of two other groups known as Isifi Lokole and Yoka Lokole.
He showcased his acting skills when he played the role of the leading character in the Zairean film named La Vie est Belle (Life is Rosy). He composed the soundtracks for films Identity Pieces, Macadam tribu and Life is Rosy.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Papa Wemba Dating?
According to our records, Papa Wemba married to Mama-Marie Lozolo Amazone. As of December 1, 2023, Papa Wemba’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Papa Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Papa Wemba celebrates birthday on June 14 of every year.
Is Papa Wemba still alive?
April 24, 2016
Where was Papa Wemba buried?
The funeral for one of Africa’s biggest music stars, Papa Wemba, has been held in Kinshasa, capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Large crowds gathered outside the Notre Dame Cathedral, where the private service took place.
What language did Papa Wemba sing in?
One of the most prolific (and flamboyant) characters in Congolese music , Papa Wemba first shot to fame in 1969 with Zaiko Langa Langa and continued to soar throughout the ’70s. With his project Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba took the Congo’s homegrown style of soukous to Europe and then the world.
How old is Koffi Olomide?
65 years (July 13, 1956)
Who is Papa Africa?
His birth name was Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba , but as the eldest son in his family, he was nicknamed “Papa.” His mother was a professional mourner; he grew up steeped in the sounds of her music and blessed with a singularly keening tenor.