Biography
Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba (14 June 1949 – 24 April 2016), known professionally as Papa Wemba (French pronunciation: [papa wɛmba]), was a Congolese singer and musician who played Congolese rumba, soukous, and ndombolo. Dubbed the "King of Rumba Rock", he was one of the most popular musicians of his time in Africa and played an important role in world music. He was also a fashion icon who popularized the Sape look and style through his musical group Viva la Musica, with whom he performed on stages throughout the world.
Filmography
all 9
Movies 9
self 4
Self - Singer
The Rumba Kings (2021)
Movie
Self - Musician (archive footage)
Africa Rising (2019)
Movie
Griot Makasi
Les Habits neufs du gouverneur (2005)
Movie
Self
The Importance of Being Elegant (2004)
Movie
Composer
Pieces of Identity (1998)
Movie
L'africain
Wild Games (1997)
Movie
Composer
Macadam Tribe (1996)
Movie
Self - Guest Artist
Peter Gabriel: Secret World Live (1994)
Movie
Kourou
Life Is Rosy (1987)
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.2
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1987
1997
2004
2021
2021
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1949-06-14
Deathday2016-04-24 (66 years old)
Birth NameJules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba
Birth PlaceDemocratic Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
CitizenshipsDemocratic Republic of the Congo
Also Known AsJules Shungu Wembadio
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