Papa Wemba

Known affectionately as the "Kuru Yaka", "Foridoles" (shrinkage of Formateur des Idoles) was a Congolese singer, songwriter, performer, producer and actor.
Born on 14 June 14 1949, Lubefu, Kasaï-Oriental, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Died on 23 April 2016 after collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast (aged 66).

In 1969, he was one of co-founders of the group [a=Zaiko Langa Langa] with [a=M'Vula N'Yoka Longo] and he began his career with this group before leaving them in 1974. He was the first African artist to have had a golden record with his album "Emotion". It is known to have propelled several artists such as [a=Koffi Olomide], [a=Reddy amisi] and more others with his band [a=Viva La Musica].
On April 24, 2016, Papa Wemba dies on the stage of the 8th edition of the FEMUA, organized by the group [a=Magic System], later 20 min of show. A national mourning of three days is decreed in DRC.
After more than 40 years of career was one of Africa's most popular and prominent musicians in World music.