King Kester Emeneya died in February following heart problems
Several people have been crushed to death in a stampede at a tribute festival for Congolese singer King Kester Emeneya, officials say.
He died in Paris earlier this year aged 57 and large crowds had gathered in his home town of Kikwit in the Democratic Republic of Congo for the concert.
The local authorities did not say how many had died.
Thousands attended Emeneya's funeral near Kinshasa in March, after his death the previous month from heart problems.
The AFP news agency says Emeneya was an innovative musician who introduced electronic instruments such as the synthesiser to Congolese music.
The festival, which was due to continue until Sunday, has now been cancelled.
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