The death of Congolese rumba legend Papa Wemba in April 2016 brought into focus his role as the leading light of La Sapa, the movement of Congolese men that worships extravagant high-fashion designer labels.
La Sape (Society of Ambience and People of Elegance) are the dapper dressers who are part of Congolese subculture devoted to the cult of style and refined behaviour.
