Congolese music star, Papa Wemba, over the weekend was thrilling his fans to some great tunes during a festival in Abidjan, Ivory Coast when he slumped.

Papa Wemba, 66, died while performing his third song of the night. Tributes messages have continued to pour in from well wishers and fellow singers.

The likes of Awilo Logomba, Fally Pupa, were not left out as they are currently short of words but a farewell message to their friend.