Papa Wemba:Democratic Republic Of Congo Awaiting Remains Of Late Singer Today

The entire Democratic Republic of Congo prepares to host this Thursday, April 28 the remains of Jules Shungu Wembadio aka Papa Wemba  after a final tribute yesterday in Ivory Coast where he died.

The body of the musician is expected to arrive this Thursday morning at Ndjili International Airport onboard a chattered plane from Congo Airways organized by the government. 

Congolese Minister of Tourism Elvis Mutiri wa Bashara led the Congolese delegation that was sent on Wednesday to Abidjan, Ivory Coast to organize the repatriation of his remains. President Joseph Kabila or his representative will be present at the airport to recieve the remains of the legendary Rumba King.