THE DATE BEHIND THE NAME
Papa Wemba
Congolese singer, musician and actor (1949-2016)
Papa Wemba was born on June 14, 1949 in Lubefu, Democratic Republic of the Congo and died on April 24, 2016, aged 66.
Born
June 14, 1949
Papa Wemba died aged 66.
Died: April 24, 2016
Source:
Synchronized from Wikidata on October 5, 2026.
- Birthplace
- Lubefu, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Professions
- composer, film score composer, actor, recording artist, film actor, songwriter, singer, musician
- Citizenship
- Democratic Republic of the Congo
More about Papa Wemba
- Zodiac sign
- Gemini
- Birth name
- Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba
- Pseudonyms
- Papa Wemba
Official links & social profiles
All birth date sources
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Questions people ask
How old was Papa Wemba when they died?
Papa Wemba died aged 66.
When is Papa Wemba’s birthday?
Papa Wemba’s recorded birthday is June 14.
Where was Papa Wemba born?
Papa Wemba was born in Lubefu, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What was Papa Wemba’s name at birth?
Papa Wemba’s recorded birth name is Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba.
When did Papa Wemba die?
Papa Wemba died on April 24, 2016.