Papa Wemba Congolese star has died after
collapsing on stage in Abidjan in Ivory Coast while performing on stage .
The 66year old musician, slumped on the floor as dancers continue to perform, unaware of what was happening.
His African music scene since 1969, Papa Wemba won a world following with his soukous rock music.
His real name Jules Shungu Webadio, inspired a cult movement known as the Sapeurs whose members, young men, spend huge amounts of money on designer clothes.
In 2004, he was convicted in France of a role in an illegal immigration racket and spent three months in prison
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