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Rhumba world mourn passing of Josky Kiambukuta

Josky Kiambukuta Popular Congolese rhumba musician is dead.

Rhumba fraternity is mourning once again following the passing on yesterday of Josky Kiambukuta Londa in Kinshasa, the Democratic Republic of Congo capital. Kiambukuta's family announced the Rhumba legend’s passing, saying he died at the Ngaliema Hospital on Sunday morning after he was taken ill.

“He was admitted a couple of days ago after feeling weak in his body. He was, however, still happy and bubbly as usual,” the statement posted on social media reads.

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