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Papa Wemba is a person, active since 1949. Member of Viva La Musica, Zaïko Langa Langa.

Papa Wemba

Person · Active since 1949

Papa Wemba is a musician in the Credits.fm index identified by 1 IPI number and 1 ISNI identifier. A musician is the person or group behind the codes — IPI numbers identify them as a songwriter or publisher, ISNI identifiers as a creative contributor, and their recordings each carry an ISRC.

IPI identities

Papa WembaIPI 00055865646MusicBrainz·MLC

ISNI

0000 0000 5514 8652
SourcesMusicBrainzMLC✓2 sources

Last verified: September 15, 2026

Verified on

  • MusicBrainz artist record
  • ISNI.org identity 0000000055148652

Identifier Graph

MusicianPapa WembaIPI00055865646ISNI0000000055148652

Member of

Viva La MusicaZaïko Langa Langa

Credit Chain

MusicianPapa Wemba
IPI00055865646
ISNI0000 0000 5514 8652

Papa Wemba

Songwriter · Performer · Producer

Member of Viva La Musica, Zaïko Langa Langa

IPI: 00055865646ISNI: 0000 0000 5514 8652
46Recordings
47Works
36Releases

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Credits

1

Aladji-Djambo

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
2

Anita, femme africaine

Papa Wemba, Singuila

SongwriterPerformer
3

Après Tout

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
4

Awa Y'okeyi

Papa Wemba

Performer
5

Bakwetu

Papa Wemba, Molokai

Performer
6

Bakwetu

Papa Wemba

Performer
7

BELLE INCONNUE (PIANO BAR)

Unknown Artist

Composer
8

Bravo Cathy

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
9

Dede

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
10

Dede (Instrumental)

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
11

Dixieme Commandement

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
12

Endena (Ufukutanu)

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
13

Feel the Same

Amine Aub, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformer
14

Femme ne pleure pas

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
15

Foridoles

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
16

Ground Zero (Ode to Love)

Abd al Malik, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformer
17

Hommage

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
18

Jingle Amina

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
19

KAKA YO

Unknown Artist

Composer
20

Kaokokokorobo

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
21

Latin-Lovers

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
22

Liberté

Bisso Na Bisso, Papa Wemba, Koffi Olomidé, Monique Seka, Tanya St. Val, Lokua Kanza, Ismaël Lô

SongwriterPerformer
23

Masudi

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
24

Mississipi

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
25

MON JARDIN SECRET

Unknown Artist

Composer
26

Moyi

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
27

Nani Témoin

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
28

Ngiyakuthanda

Papa Wemba, Brenda Fassie

Performer
29

Nzete Ya Seqoia

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
30

Oldies Are Goodies

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
31

Ou pèd' la klé a

Jean-Claude Naimro, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformer
32

Overdose

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
33

Perdu De Vue (Auguisha)

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
34

Perseverer

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
35

Poupa

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
36

Reference

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
37

Reviens Hyppau

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
38

Reviens Hyppau (Instrumental)

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
39

Sema Spraya

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
40

Show Me the Way

Papa Wemba

Performer
41

Soul Gbemani

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
42

Toutou Kamuké

Viva La Musica, Papa Wemba

SongwriterPerformerProducer
43

Videma

Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer
44

Winamol

Papa Wemba, Viva La Musica

SongwriterPerformer
45

Yolele

Papa Wemba

Performer
46

Yooh

Arno, Zaïko Langa Langa

via Zaïko Langa Langa
Performer

Musical Works (47)

Le Jour J De L'Histoire Romaine0 verifiedT-003059912-2Mokili Bongo0 verifiedT-003059913-3Felie Mon Coeur0 verifiedT-003059923-5Beti Impératrice0 verifiedT-003066001-5Bravo Cathy0 verifiedT-003090613-8Oldies Are Goodies0 verifiedT-003091678-9Nzete Ya Sequoia0 verifiedT-003091679-0Foridoles0 verifiedT-003091680-3Reference0 verifiedT-003091682-5Aladji-Djambo0 verifiedT-003091683-6Winamol0 verifiedT-003091684-7Latin-Lovers0 verifiedT-003091685-8Moyi0 verifiedT-003091686-9Sala Keba (Be Careful)0 verifiedT-003097282-7Après Tout0 verifiedT-003100762-1Nani Témoin0 verifiedT-003100764-3Overdose0 verifiedT-003100765-4Sema Spraya0 verifiedT-003100766-5Soul Gbemani0 verifiedT-003100767-6Toutou Kamuké0 verifiedT-003100768-7Extra Large0 verifiedT-003116612-7Oyo Mbokate0 verifiedT-003443236-4Bena Fruit D'Amour0 verifiedT-003443237-5Jeune Homme Ya Paris0 verifiedT-003443238-6Mokoli Nonga0 verifiedT-003461795-2Adida's Kiesse0 verifiedT-003461870-6Dikando0 verifiedT-003491301-3Perdu De Vue (Auguisha)0 verifiedT-003664190-3Martha0 verifiedT-003697151-3Lazaret0 verifiedT-003697153-5

Groups (2)

VL

Viva La Musica

Orchestra

ZL

Zaïko Langa Langa

Group · 1969–1974

10 credits

Discography (36)

Au Village Molokaï

Au Village Molokaï

2008 · Ngoyarto

Bakala Dia Kuba

Bakala Dia Kuba

Emotion

Emotion

1995

Emotion

Emotion

2020 · Real World Records

Emotion

Emotion

1995 · Real World Records

Emotion

Emotion

2012 · Real World Records

Femme Sans Bijoux

Femme Sans Bijoux

Mayala

Fille Unique

Fille Unique

1997 · Éditions Benedicta

Foridoles

Foridoles

1994 · Sonodisc

Foridoles

Foridoles

2021 · Sambinha Import

Foridoles

Foridoles

2006 · Suave

Hiroshima

Hiroshima

2001 · Afrisong Records

History No Change

History No Change

1996 · Sonima Music

Kaka Yo

Kaka Yo

2008 · Village Records (12)

Le Jour J (Nouvelle Generation a Paris)

Le Jour J (Nouvelle Generation a Paris)

1990 · Disques Espérance

Le Voyageur

Le Voyageur

Le Voyageur

Le Voyageur

1992 · EarthBeat!

Le Voyageur

Le Voyageur

1992 · Real World Records

Le Voyageur

Le Voyageur

1992 · Real World Records

Love Kilawu "Amour Fou"

Love Kilawu "Amour Fou"

1990 · Disques Espérance

M’zée fula ngenge

M’zée fula ngenge

1999 · Sono

Molokai

Molokai

1998 · Real World Records

Mwana Matebu

Mwana Matebu

1999 · Editions Kaluila

Mwana Molokai - The First Twenty Years

Mwana Molokai - The First Twenty Years

2004 · Stern's Africa

Nkunzi Nlele

Nkunzi Nlele

2006 · Sonima Music

Nouvelle Ecriture

Nouvelle Ecriture

1999 · Octave Genie Production (OGP)

Nouvelle Ecriture

Nouvelle Ecriture

1997 · Sonodisc

Nouvelle Écriture Dans L'

Nouvelle Écriture Dans L'

1998 · Sonodisc

Papa Wemba

Papa Wemba

1995 · Stern's Africa

Papy-Ipepy et Papa Wemba

Papy-Ipepy et Papa Wemba

1994 · Papy-Ipepy Production

Place Vendome La Nouvelle Generation

Place Vendome La Nouvelle Generation

1989 · Disques Espérance

Pole Position

Pole Position

1995 · Sonodisc

Pole Position

Pole Position

1995 · Sonodisc

The Kershaw Sessions

The Kershaw Sessions

1994 · Strange Roots

Voyage Ya Poto

Voyage Ya Poto

1996 · B. Mas Production

Wake Up

Wake Up

1996 · Sonodisc

Publishers

UNIVERSAL MUSICA UNICA PUBLISHINGOriginalPublisherIPI: 00353559739
1 recording

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AL

Abeba Lipordo

AE

Adamo Ekula

BI

Bakunde Ilo Pablo

BB

Baroza Bansimba

BA

Bébé Atalaku

BS

Bendo Son

BO

Bimi Ombale

BW

Bongo Wende

BB

Bozi Boziana

CL

Cele Le Roy

CM

Cheikdan Mbuku

DN

Dezai N'Acompa

DY

Dindo Yogo

DM

Djerba Manzeku

DL

Djudjuchet Luvengoka

DD

Djuna Djanana

DM

Dodo Munoko

DA

Doudou Adoula

EN

Endho Ndumba

EZ

Enoch Zamuangana

EK

Espérant Kisangani

EJ

Evoloko Jocker

FD

Fafa De Molokai

GT

Gloria Tukhadio

JM

Joly Mubiala

JF

José Fataki

JN

Jossart N'Yoka Longo

JB

JP Buse

KO

Koffi Olomidé

LL

Lengi Lenga

LK

Lidjo Kwempa

LR

Likinga Redo

LD

Luciana Demingongo

MB

Marcel Bakenda

MS

Mavuela Somo

MB

Meridjo Belobi

MG

Modogo Gian Franco

NM

Nono Monzuluku

OB

Oncle Bapius

PP

Pathy Patcheko

PF

Pépé Felly

PM

Pompon Miyake

RA

Reddy Amisi

RS

Rigo Star

RT

Roxy Tshimpaka

SM

Samy Matondo

SM

Shiro Mvuemba

SM

Stino Mubi

TF

Tosha Fulakanda

VM

Vaugerard Mampuya

YD

Yves Demukuse

Who is Papa Wemba?

Papa Wemba is a songwriter and performer, active since 1949. Papa Wemba is a member of Viva La Musica and Zaïko Langa Langa, and credits from those groups are included in this catalog.

Our database contains 46 recordings, 47 musical works, and 36 releases credited to Papa Wemba. Credits data is sourced from the Mechanical Licensing Collective (MLC), MusicBrainz (CC0), and Spotify.

People also ask

What identifiers does Papa Wemba have?+
Papa Wemba is identified by IPI 00055865646 and ISNI 0000 0000 5514 8652. IPI numbers identify a songwriter or publisher across collection societies; ISNI identifies a creative contributor across registries.
How many recordings is Papa Wemba credited on?+
The index links Papa Wemba to 46 recordings and 47 musical works, each carrying its own ISRC. Credits come from the MLC, MusicBrainz (CC0), and Spotify.
Is Papa Wemba in a group?+
Papa Wemba is a member of Viva La Musica, Zaïko Langa Langa; credits earned through those groups are included in this catalog.

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