# Papa Wemba

> Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, known professionally as Papa Wemba, was a Congolese singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actor who is credited with popularizing Congolese rumba and African popular music internationally. Through his music and fashion, he influenced contemporary Congolese fashion, and was a central figure in the rise of La Sape in Paris. Dubbed the "King of Rumba", Wemba is often regarded as one of Africa's greatest vocalists and performers.

*Congolese singer, musician and actor (1949-2016)*

**Canonical URL:** https://fame.am/person/papa-wemba

## Identity
- **Profile type:** Singer / Musician ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q177220))
- **Category:** Musicians
- **Country:** DR Congo
- **Born:** 1949-06-14
- **Died:** 2016-04-24
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba, known professionally as Papa Wemba, was a Congolese singer, songwriter, bandleader, and actor who is credited with popularizing Congolese rumba and African popular music internationally. Through his music and fashion, he influenced contemporary Congolese fashion, and was a central figure in the rise of La Sape in Paris. Dubbed the "King of Rumba", Wemba is often regarded as one of Africa's greatest vocalists and performers.

## Fame
- **Fame score:** 71.6
- **Momentum:** 0.9
- **Total followers across platforms:** 273,000

## Platforms
- **X**: https://x.com/Wembadio (@Wembadio)
- **FACEBOOK**: https://www.facebook.com/Papa-Wemba-139791972704673 (@Papa-Wemba-139791972704673)
- **IMDB**: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0920707/ (@nm0920707)
- **SPOTIFY**: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6a4cdntqTPN10fph5A8zRQ (@6a4cdntqTPN10fph5A8zRQ)
- **WEBSITE**: http://www.papawemba.INFO
- **YOUTUBE**: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz_TL1llRunYCCOL08BW3VA (@@papawembaofficiel, 273,000 followers)

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