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Papa Wemba's death: Thousands expected to mourn in Kinshasa Papa Wemba's death: Thousands expected to mourn in Kinshasa
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Thousands of people are expected to attend the first day of official commemorations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mark the sudden death of music star Papa Wemba.Thousands of people are expected to attend the first day of official commemorations in the Democratic Republic of Congo to mark the sudden death of music star Papa Wemba.
His body is lying in the parliamentary building in the capital, Kinshasa, and will be taken later to his family home for the public to view.His body is lying in the parliamentary building in the capital, Kinshasa, and will be taken later to his family home for the public to view.
Papa Wemba will be buried on Wednesday.Papa Wemba will be buried on Wednesday.
Known as the king of Congolese rumba, he collapsed and died on stage in Ivory Coast on 24 April.Known as the king of Congolese rumba, he collapsed and died on stage in Ivory Coast on 24 April.
What made Papa Wemba so influential?What made Papa Wemba so influential?
African stars pay tribute to Papa WembaAfrican stars pay tribute to Papa Wemba
In photos: Congo music legend Papa WembaIn photos: Congo music legend Papa Wemba
Huge posters of the musician have been hung on the facade of the Palais du Peuple, the Congolese National Assembly, reports the BBC's Maud Jullien from Kinshasa. As his body lay in the parliamentary building, President Joseph Kabila delivered a tribute to the singer, thanking him for the "loyal and eminent services given to the Congolese nation".
Fans from all over DR Congo are expected to the attend the official commemoration, which will be addressed by President Joseph Kabila. Huge posters of the musician have been hung on the facade of the building, reports the BBC's Maud Jullien from Kinshasa.
A stage has been set up outside the building for people who who will not be able to get in, our correspondent adds. Fans from all over DR Congo are expected to the attend the official commemoration, she adds.
Papa Wemba, who died aged 66, was considered one of Africa's most influential musicians of his generation. A stage has been set up outside the building for people who will not be able to get in, our correspondent adds.
Papa Wemba, who died aged 66, was considered one of Africa's most influential musicians.
He pioneered modern Congolese soukous music, which spread through the continent.He pioneered modern Congolese soukous music, which spread through the continent.
In his 40 year career he collaborated with stars like Peter Gabriel or Stevie Wonder.In his 40 year career he collaborated with stars like Peter Gabriel or Stevie Wonder.