Congolese Legend Papa Wemba Collapses and Dies on Stage. Here Is How Celebrities Like Mwanaisha Chidzuga, Larry Madowo, Kizza Besigye and Other A-Listers Reacted To His Death

Last week was not a very good week for many fans, this is because Prince and WWE Female wrestler Joan “Chyna” Laurer passed away. And we thought we were out of the woods until Papa Wemba plummeted to the floor mid-song and later passed away.

The Congolese rumba was performing at the FEMUA 2016 festival in Ivory Coast when he collapsed and his dancers and band members had to rush and help the star. He however passed way on his way to hospital, putting an unexpected full-stop to his lucrative career spanning close to five decades.

This tragedy has struck a chord with many people including celebrities and politicians, here are some of the reactions to the legend’s death.

Jeff Koinange:What a MAN! What a Rhumba!! RIP Papa Wemba….

Oyunga Pala: #RIPPapaWemba The man, the voice and the style. Watched him in Nairobi back when and he was all class. Refined Rhumba

Sen.Moses Wetang’ula ‏@Wetangulam :May Papa Wemba rest in eternal peace. Amen

Kifefe Kizza-Besigye :Veteran Congolese musician Papa Wemba collapsed & died on his job- singing on stage during Ivorian Concert. Big loss for African music!

Jacob Juma : My heartfelt condolences to Papa Wemba’s family on the demise of the great musician. We celebrate his life, and spirit with his music.

Mwanaisha Chidzuga:”Show me the way I can go..Show me the waaayyyy.”. Papa Wemba..You lived well and now it’s time you rest well in peace…Pumzika Salama

Larry Madowo: Gutted about the death of Papa Wemba. I had the privilege of interviewing him 2 years ago & he was most kind. RIP

The King Kaka: The King Has Fallen. Sad Day, Dark Day.RIP Papa Wemba.