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| Papa Wemba's death: Thousands mourn in Kinshasa | Papa Wemba's death: Thousands mourn in Kinshasa |
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| Thousands of people are attending 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 attending 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, the 66-year-old collapsed and died on stage in Ivory Coast on 24 April. | Known as the king of Congolese rumba, the 66-year-old 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 Wemba | African stars pay tribute to Papa Wemba |
| In photos: Congo music legend Papa Wemba | In photos: Congo music legend Papa Wemba |
| President Joseph Kabila delivered a tribute to the singer at the parliamentary building, and awarded him one the DR Congo's highest honours for the "loyal and eminent services given to the nation" | President Joseph Kabila delivered a tribute to the singer at the parliamentary building, and awarded him one the DR Congo's highest honours for the "loyal and eminent services given to the nation" |
| Fans from all over DR Congo are attending the official commemoration, the BBC's Maud Jullien reports from Kinshasa. | |
| A stage has been set up outside the building for people unable to get in, our correspondent adds. | A stage has been set up outside the building for people unable to get in, our correspondent adds. |
| Papa Wemba was considered one of Africa's most influential musicians. | Papa Wemba 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 career which spanned over four decades, he collaborated with stars like Peter Gabriel or Stevie Wonder. |