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Dedicated Followers of Fashion

Papa Wemba - who died recently was a fabulously popular Congolese musician - and a fabulous dresser. He was the unofficial leader of La Sape - whose members wear smart suits, flamboyant shoes, bow ties and neckerchiefs. And Congolese migrants have taken the style with them around the world. There's a suburb of Cape Town where 'Les Sapeurs' are a common sight. Our reporter Mohammed Allie has been to meet a couple of them.

Image: Sapeur in Cape Town
Credit: Mohammed Allie

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