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What made Papa Wemba so special?
Congolese singer Papa Wemba has died after collapsing on stage in Ivory Coast. Known as the King of Rumba Rock, the 66-year-old was performing at an urban music festival in the capital Abidjan when he fell. BBC Radio's DJ Edu pays to tribute to the African icon.
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