In photos: Congo music legend Papa Wemba (1949-2016)
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Papa Wemba, the Congolese music star, has died aged 66
He helped shape the country's music scene, making his style of Congolese rumba one of the most popular on the continent
His flamboyant style inspired a generation of fashionable young Africans known as Sapeurs
In 2004 he was convicted in France of smuggling in illegal migrants by disguising them as band members
His career spanned almost half a century
Wemba's biggest hits included L'Esclave and Le Voyageur
He died performing on stage - this still was taken during his final performance
- Published24 April 2016
