Africa pays tribute to Papa Wemba via Twitter
To a Legend That will forever live on, God bless,we will celebrate your life @papaWemba pic.twitter.com/P1KOX2asuW
— Mumba Faustin (@mumbafaustin1) April 25, 2016
You revolutionised african music n gave it it's peculiar identity world over. Go in peace #PapaWemba
— @BamBam (@sambambam09) April 25, 2016
We will dearly miss u. You are gone but your voice aint dead. RIP #PapaWemba
— Dave Olela (@DJolela) April 25, 2016
#PapaWemba #RIP…the candle is out for now but the music lives on!
— Joan Kabugu (@Juanitaeditor) April 25, 2016
RIP, to him, his legacy will remain in the hearts of the Rumba/Lingala lovers. #PapaWemba pic.twitter.com/1SXGpBihBh
— Njeri Nyawira (@njeri_nyawira) April 25, 2016
The entertainment industry also had so much to say;
The music industry has lost another legend. #RIP Papa Wemba, you will be missed. #Icon #GoodMusic #Passion #Music pic.twitter.com/AlUBb4pqyp
— Empire Mates Ent (@theofficialeme_) April 25, 2016
Papa Died in the line of Duty😞 Rest Peacefully Legend.
Your legacy lives on. @Wembadio #PapaWemba pic.twitter.com/o6hU8PvsyW— Wild Art Band (@WildArtBand) April 25, 2016