24-04-2016 14:28 via theguardian.com

Congolese singer Papa Wemba dies after collapsing on stage

Video footage shows 66-year-old rumba star falling to the floor mid-performance during concert in Abidjan, Ivory CoastPapa Wemba, the world music star known as the “king of Congolese rumba”, has died after collapsing on stage during a concert. The 66-year-old singer collapsed mid-performance at the Femua festival of urban music in Abidjan, Ivory Coast, on Saturday night. Continue reading...
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