Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

Date of Birth: 14 Jun 1949

Country: The Democratic Republic of Congo

Biography: Papa Wemba was one of the very first musicians to join the influential Soukous band, Zaiko Langa Langa when it was created in December 1969.

Total Credits at Criticker: 4 (Actor), 1 (Writer)

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    Ostracized by their community as "child witches," a group of street kids in the Congolese capital of Kinshasa form a raucous musical outfit with the help of a rapper/con man in this spirited, inspiring film from Belgian director Marc-Henri Wajnberg. (tiff.net)
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    La Vie Est Belle
    Soukous music legend, Papa Wemba, stars in the rags to riches story of a poor country musician who seeks fame in the vibrant music industry of Kinshasa.
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    Les habits neufs du gouverneur
    Spoofs the corruption of petty dictators and is based on Hans Christian Andersen's famous 1835 story "The Emperor's New Clothes" about a king who thinks he is wearing a glorious outfit, while it is only an imaginary one; do any of his subjects dare reveal the truth of his lack of clothes?
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