Just a few short days after Prince moved on from this life, clear across the world another music icon passed away by the name of Papa Wemba. I had seen news of his death across social media but figured I had enough on my plate trying to cope with news of Prince. 

While doing research for my blog I came across this man's name again, but this time as both a music and fashion icon. I'll be completely honest in saying that I've never heard his music, but I do certainly appreciate anyone who crosses over from music to fashion. 

Papa Wemba was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo in June 14, 1949 and his sun set on April 24, 2016. 

i Miss u #papawemba #papa na biso ya music #roi de la sape, tu resteras immortel dans la musique et dans mon coeur❤️ @christellemangaya @jcatamboto @didiercheriz

A photo posted by Nathalie Makoma Official (@nathaliemakoma) on May 2, 2016 at 5:34am PDT

Papa Wemba #papawemba #rip #rumbacongolaise ??

A photo posted by Art by CASH (@artbycash) on May 4, 2016 at 4:40am PDT