9/10/2023 0 Comments Rdc 2.7![]() Known by his stage name Papa Wemba, Jules Shungu Wembadio Pene Kikumba was one of the Congolese singers who took Africa’s most influential music genre to the world from its hub, Congo-Brazzaville and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Two years ago, Congolese rumba gained protected status when it was added to Unesco's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. On Friday, the arts and heritage minister officially handed over the late superstar's Kinshasa home to the Institute of National Museums of Congo, who are turning it into the house of Congolese rumba.Ī recording studio will also be installed there, the ministry says. Seven years after the death of Papa Wemba, the Congolese government has finally acted on its promise. Democratic Republic of Congo Government Copyright: Democratic Republic of Congo Government It will also contain a new recording studio Image caption: It will also contain a new recording studio ![]()
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