| Birth Day | June 14, 1949 |
| Birth Place | Congo Republic |
| Age | 71 YEARS OLD |
| Died On | Apr 24, 2016 (age 66) |
| Birth Sign | Gemini |
Papa Wemba, a renowned World Music Singer hailing from the Congo Republic, is estimated to have a net worth of $1 million in 2024. Widely celebrated for his enchanting voice, Papa Wemba has captivated audiences worldwide with his unique blend of Congolese rumba, soukous, and Afrobeat. Throughout his illustrious career, he has not only earned immense fame but also achieved commendable success monetarily. His dedication to his craft, coupled with his exceptional talent, has contributed to his impressive net worth. Papa Wemba continues to leave a lasting legacy through his soul-stirring music and remains an icon in the world of African music.
Also known as the King of Rumba Rock, he was a Congolese musician who performed with a group called Viva la Musica across the globe. He made the La Sape look famous while performing with the group.
He was part of a group called Zaiko Langa Langa in the late 1960s. He was a founding member of other groups called Isifi Lokole and Yoka Lokole.
He showed his acting chops in the lead role of a Zairean film called La Vie est Belle (Life is Rosy). He scored the films Identity Pieces, Macadam tribu as well as Life is Rosy.
He was born in Lubefu, Belgian Congo and passed away in Abidjan, Ivory Coast after collapsing on stage during the FEMUA urban music festival. His real name was Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba.
He was a part of Peter Gabriel's Secret World Live tour in 1993.
