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Congolese music icon Papa Wemba dies on stage aged 66

Video. Congolese music icon Papa Wemba dies on stage aged 66

Updated: 25/04/2016 - 0:30 GMT+2

The renowned Congolese musician Papa Wemba has died at the age of 66 after collapsing on stage during a concert in Ivory Coast. It’s thought he may

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