Influential Congolese music star, Papa Wemba has been declared dead after collapsing while performing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast.
Video from the concert shows the artist, who was 66, performing at the the Festival des musiques urbaines d’Anoumabo (FEMUA) in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivore early today April 24th.
He slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what is happening.
The Congolese band leader, whose real name was Jules Shungu Webadio, also inspired a cult movement known as the Sapeurs whose members, young men, spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes.
Last moments of Congolese Rhumba Legend Papa Wemba who died while performing in Ivory Coast . RIP pic.twitter.com/ORxm5N8H9i
— Cynthia Nyamai (@CynthiaNyamai) April 24, 2016