Koffi Olomide Explained

Background:person
Koffi Olomidé
Birth Date:13 July 1956
Birth Place:Stanleyville, Belgian Congo (now Kisangani, DRC)
Years Active:1977–present
Spouse:[1] [2]

Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba (born 13 July 1956),[3] known professionally as Koffi Olomidé, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, and founder of Quartier Latin International.[4] [5] Often referred to as the "King of Ndombolo",[6] [7] he is noted for his explosive high notes, deep baritone, and offbeat voice.[8] [9] Agbepa is considered one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music.[10] [11] His lyrics often explore themes of love, politics, technology, success, infidelity, religion, chicanery, and disillusionment.[12] [13] [8] Through his music and stage performances, he introduced the slower style of soukous known as Tcha Tcho[14] [15] and popularized a flamboyant fashion subculture called La Sape, alongside Papa Wemba.[16] [17]

Emerging as a ghostwriter for various artists in the Zairean music industry, he gained prominence in 1977 with the song "Princesse ya Synza", which featured Papa Wemba and King Kester Emeneya.[13] [18] [19] In 1986, he established the group Quartier Latin International, which accompanied him onstage and on his albums since 1992, serving as a launching pad for emerging artists, including Fally Ipupa, Jipson Butukondolo, Deo Brondo, Montana Kamenga, Bouro Mpela, Ferré Gola, Marie-Paul Kambulu, Eldorado Claude, Djuna Fa Makengele, Soleil Wanga, Laudy Demingongo Plus-Plus, Éric Tutsi, among others. His career experienced a resurgence in 1990, when he signed a record deal with SonoDisc.[20] [21] [22]

With a nearly five-decade-long career, he is the first African artist to sell out the Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy, and one of twelve African artists whose work has been featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.[23] [24] Throughout his forty-year career, Agbepa has recorded 32 studio albums, including seven under the Latin Quarter banner, one in collaboration with Papa Wemba, as well as 18 live albums, amounting to a repertoire of over 300 songs.[25] [26]

He has won six Kora Awards, four of which in the 2002 edition, for his album Effrakata. In 2013, he founded his own recording label, Koffi Central.[27] On 13 October 2015, he released 13ième apôtre, a quadruple album comprising forty songs, which he proclaimed to be his last, before later resurfacing with Nyataquance (2017),[28] [29] Légende Éd. Diamond (2022),[30] and Platinum (2024).

Early life and career

1956–1980: Childhood, education and music debut

Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba was born on 13 July 1956, in Stanleyville (present-day Kisangani), in the Belgian Congo (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), to Aminata Angélique Muyonge and Charles Agbepa.[31] His father is of Sierra Leonean and Congolese descent, while his mother is Congolese.[32] During his infancy, Aminata Angélique Muyonge endured severe health afflictions induced by depression and feelings of abandonment. Charles Agbepa's departure had plunged her into a state of despondency that rendered her unable to breastfeed their newborn son, who was also fragile due to his own health complications. In gratitude to a neighbor's support during this trying period, Angélique named her son "Koffi" after the neighbor's husband, Antoine. "Koffi" means Friday in Akan, a nod to the custom of naming children based on the day of their birth. Due to his health issues, he was also called Antoine Makila Mabe, meaning "Antoine bad blood". "Olomide" was borrowed from his maternal uncle as a nickname.[33] At the age of seven, Koffi became known for the song "Soso ameli Ngando" ("the chicken has swallowed a crocodile"), which subsequently became his epithet. He grew up in Kinshasa's Lemba commune until his family relocated to Lingwala in 1973.[34] [35] [36] In his youth, he aspired to become a professional footballer but later pivoted towards music, drawing inspiration from Zaïko Langa Langa, Franco Luambo, Le Grand Kallé, Vicky Longomba, and Tabu Ley Rochereau.[37] In an interview with Afropop Worldwide, Koffi stated, "My father told me that I couldn't be a musician, a singer, if I didn't get a degree, a license." In 1974, at 18 years old, he obtained a high school scientific baccalaureate and pursued business studies in southwestern France at the University of Bordeaux.[38] While on campus, he procured a six-string guitar, taught himself to play, and began composing.

During school holidays in the mid-1970s, Koffi returned to Kinshasa and began composing lyrics for various artists in the Zairean music scene, earning the sobriquet "the most famous student in Zaire" and seizing the attention of Papa Wemba, who had recently departed from Yoka Lokole and was actively engaged as a lyricist.[13] [16] Koffi recorded his debut single, "Onia", while on leave in Kinshasa.[39] Following the establishment of Viva La Musica, he contributed songs such as "Mère Supérieure", "Ebalé Mbongé", and "Aissa Na Zoé".[40] [41] In mid-1977, alongside Wemba and King Kester Emeneya, he composed "Asso" and "Princesse ya Synza".[42] In subsequent years, he released songs like "Samba Samba", "Ekoti ya Nzube", "Elengi ya Mbonda", and "Bien Aimée Aniba"[43] [44] While making music during off-peak hours and mainly during holidays, straddling Zaire and France, Koffi earned a bachelor's degree in business economics in 1981 from the University of Bordeaux and a master's degree in mathematics from the University of Paris.[45]

1983–1984: Ngounda and Lady Bo

Following his graduation, Koffi went to Kinshasa but could not find employment.[46] He then returned to Europe in search of work. After coming back to Zaire in 1982, he established the Historia Musica ensemble, alongside Debaba, though their collaboration was brief, due to disputes. Koffi subsequently toured Brussels to record his debut solo studio album, Ngounda, which was released in 1983. Ngounda was produced by Roland Leclerc at the Veve studio and included a guest appearance by Josky Kiambukuta.[47] [16] Koffi described this as his "first experience in a professional studio".[16]

Ngounda received mixed reviews, and Koffi began working on his second studio album, Lady Bo, which was released in 1984 and featured King Kester Emeneya as a guest artist.[43] Lady Bo was recorded at the Brussels-based Studio Swan and produced by Goal Productions.[48] Koffi composed and wrote all the tracks, while Raf Verlinden managed the engineering, and Popolipo provided guitar and bass.

1985–1986: Diva, Tcha Tcho, Ngobila, and Quartier Latin International

Koffi's third studio album, Diva, arranged by Rigo Bamundélé, was released in 1985.[49] [50] It was recorded at the La Madeleine studio in Brussels and produced by the Belgian record label Espera.[51] Initially released as an LP record, it subsequently became accessible in additional formats such as cassette and CD. Koffi wrote and composed all tracks and collaborated with other musicians, including Popolipo on bass and electric guitars, Meridjo Belobi on drums, and Manzeku Djerba on percussion, along with vocalists Carlyto Lassa, Debaba, and Général Defao.

Diva introduced Koffi's Tcha Tcho (also known as "Soukous Love") style of music—a slower, sensuous variant of soukous. The style was widely emulated by many artists and was notably appealing to young women.[43] [52] The West Africa Publishing Company described Koffi's style as "an irresistible concoction".[53]

While working on his forthcoming album, Ngobila, Koffi made appearances on the records Olomidé et Yakini Kiese (with Yakini Kiese) and Olomidé et Fafa de Molokaï (with Fafa de Molokaï). Ngobila was released in 1986 but did not garner considerable success. The album's eponymous lead single narrates the tale of a man standing on a port quay, witnessing the departure of his beloved, uncertain if fate would reunite them. Later that year, Koffi established the group Quartier Latin International.[28] His solo records and Quartier Latin albums were then released alternately, with the same musical personnel.[16]

1987–1989: Rue D'Amour, Henriquet, and Elle et Moi

At the start of 1987, rumors spread that Koffi had succumbed to AIDS in Europe.[54] This enormously affected Koffi, rousing him to compose the song "Ngulupa", in which he responds to his critics with the lyrics: "Bomoni té, boyoki yango, tika kotuba koloba, tuba tuba eza mabé" (you haven't seen anything, only heard; stop talking about things you don't know; verbal diarrhea is a bad thing).[55] [56] He also addresses illness in "Dieu Voit Tout", singing, "Kuna na mboka lola ata bato oyo ya sida, bazuaka pe kimia oyo ya seko" (at least in heaven, there is eternal peace even for those who suffer from AIDS).

In mid-1987, Koffi released his fifth studio album, Rue D'Amour, which was later reissued in CD format in 1992 by Sonodisc under the title Golden Star dans Stéphie.[43] The record featured backing vocals by Nyboma, bass guitar by Rigo Bamundélé, drum programming by Gérard Weiss, drums by Ringo Moya, and synthesizer work by Manu Lima.[57] Songs on the album explored themes of love, such as "Stéphie", and jealousy towards Koffi, in "Petit frères ya Yesus" and "Droits de l'homme". The track "Mosika na Miso" was a tribute to Claudien Likulia, son of General Norbert Likulia Bolongo.

In mid-1988, he released the six-track album Henriquet, an eponymous homage to that year's Miss Zaire. The record included a guest appearance by Manu Lima and propelled Koffi to stardom across several countries, including the Republic of the Congo, Cameroon, Ivory Coast, and Kenya. Lukunku Sampu of the Office Zaïrois de Radio Télévision, extolled him as "the biggest current star of Zairean music".

In August 1989, Koffi released his seventh studio album, Elle et Moi. Its eponymous lead single was dedicated to his daughter Minou. Elle et Moi features Koffi's guitar and bass performances, arranged by Manu Lima. His distinct Tcha Tcho cadence underwent a contemporary transformation on the album, featuring a more modern sound. While in Paris, rumors surfaced of his alleged arrest with drugs, but they were swiftly quelled.

1990–1994: from Les prisonniers dorment to Magie

In 1990, Koffi released his eighth studio album, Les prisonniers dorment... Released on SonoDisc, it sold over 100,000 copies worldwide.[58] Gilles Obringer acclaimed the album on his Radio France Internationale show Canal Tropical. The record won two consecutive awards at the 1991 Trophées de la musique Zaïroise, for "Best Songwriter" and "Best Album of the Year".[59]

In February 1992, he released his ninth studio album, Haut De Gamme, again through SonoDisc.[60] [61] It blended Tcha Tcho, Kwassa kwassa, and Congolese rumba.[62] [63] The album's lead singles, "Désespoir" and "Koweit Rive Gauches", are devoted to romantic relationships. The chart-topping single "Papa Bonheur", with its animated kwassa kwassa intro segments, catapulted him to stardom in African and European markets.[64] [65] [66] Notably, "Papa Bonheur" was listed among the "100 Greatest African Songs of All Time" by the Kenyan weekly magazine Daily Nation.[67] In 2005, Haut De Gamme was featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die, the only Congolese album to achieve this milestone.[68]

On 1 June 1992, Koffi released Quartier Latin's debut studio album, Pas de faux pas, through SonoDisc. To support the record, Koffi embarked on a continent-wide tour and was subsequently invited to perform at Gabon's Palais du bord de mer by President Omar Bongo Ondimba. He also performed during Denis Sassou Nguesso's presidential campaign in Congo. Later that year, Koffi and Jossart N'Yoka Longo were arrested due to perceived lascivious animations within their songs; they were later released.

On 14 August 1993, Koffi performed at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles to present his forthcoming album, Noblesse Oblige, which was officially released in September 1993. It sold over 100,000 copies and was certified Gold. That year, Koffi toured Kenya and performed at Safari Park Hotel.[69] The album's triumph gave rise to Koffi's fandom dubbing themselves "koffiettes" and "koffiphiles".[70] [71]

On 22 November 1994, Koffi released Quartier Latin's second studio album, Magie, accompanied by music videos shot in the United States and Paris. He subsequently performed at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and at FNAC Forum. Magie debuted at No. 6 in the top 30 of FNAC Forum, surpassing American rock band Nirvana and French rapper MC Solaar. In December 1994, Koffi won two consecutive African Music Awards at the Palais des Congrès at the Hotel Ivoire in Ivory Coast, for "Best Male Singer" and "Best Video Clip".

1995–1998: releases and performances

Koffi commenced work on his thirteenth album, V12, in early 1995, at Studio Plus XXX in Paris.[72] He engaged sound engineers such as Maïka Munan and Yves Delaunay, with Quartier Latin contributing backing vocals and some animation sessions. Sonodisc subsequently released V12 in CD, vinyl, and audio cassette formats on 9 October 1995. V12 achieved commercial success, earning a gold record, with sales exceeding 100,000 copies. The album's breakout single, "Fouta Djallon", debuted among the top 20 Congolese rumba songs that year. In December, Koffi presented the album during a concert at Ivoire InterContinental in Ivory Coast.[58] [43]

In 1996, he released an anthology album titled Wake Up, featuring Papa Wemba, to quash rumors of a feud between them.[73] [74] [75] [76] That same year, Koffi embarked on his first tour to Zimbabwe.[77]

On 21 May 1997, he published Ultimatum, Quartier Latin's third studio album, followed by his own release, Loi, in December.[58] [78] [79] Produced by SonoDisc, Loi reached a gold record, with over 25,000 copies in France and 105,000 internationally. The album's eponymous lead single became the hallmark of the ndombolo dance, making waves across Africa.[58] Driven by producer Ngoyarto's suggestion, Koffi released his first compilation album, N'Djoli, featuring his early songs with Papa Wemba, King Kester Emeneya, and Félix Manuaku Waku.[58]

On 29 August, Koffi sold out the Olympia Hall in Paris, becoming the first Congolese artist to do so since Tabu Ley Rochereau in 1970 and Abeti Masikini in 1973.[80] François Bensignor, writing for the French digital library Persée, lauded the event as a "historic musical date for the Congolese community" and commended Koffi as the "undisputed current leader of Congolese music". Patrick Labesse of Le Monde praised Koffi as the "king of rumba and soukous" and noted that he maintained his dominance over all rivals in the "field of Congo-Zairean music".

On 7 November, Koffi sold out the Zénith de Paris, becoming the first solo ndombolo artist to achieve this feat.[81] [82] He performed a few tracks from his previous albums and engaged in a dance-off with the Haitian band Tabou Combo.[28] [83] To further bolster the album's promotion, he took the stage at the Brixton Academy in London and earned a nomination for Best Central African Artist at the Kora Awards later that year.[28] On 6 June, Koffi headlined a sold-out show at Stade Municipal in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, as part of the cultural festivities for the 34th Organisation of African Unity summit.[84] [85] He performed alongside Ami Koita, Youssou N'Dour, Aicha Koné, and Georges Ouédraogo. In August 1998, he played at Mamba International Club in Mombasa, Kenya.[86] He also appeared at the Harare International Conference Center in Zimbabwe that month.[87] In September 1998, Koffi was awarded Best Male Artist of Central Africa at the Kora Awards.[88]

In December 1998, Koffi released Quartier Latin's fourth record, Droit de Veto.[89] [90] This was the last album to feature a few members who left the following year to form their own ensemble, Quartier Latin Académia, in Paris.[91] [92] [93] The album's eponymous single became a chart-topping hit in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and gained widespread acclaim across Africa, earning the band their first gold record.[94]

1999–2002: Attentat to Effrakata

In February 1999, Koffi held a concert in Tanzania and later went on a tour in Kenya in August.[95] Following the 1998 attacks on American embassies in East Africa, Koffi extended his condolences to the victims in August 1999 during an interview with the Kenyan newspaper Daily Nation, where he also revealed plans to release an album in tribute to the victims.[96] He additionally voiced his concern about the violence of the Second Congo War impacting eastern DRC and his hope that Kenyans would not endure similar strife. Attentat, which featured guest appearances by Senegalese singer Coumba Gawlo and Congolese-French rapper Passi, came out on 8 December 1999. It attained a gold record within two months, selling over 100,000 copies.[97] [98] [99]

On 19 February 2000, Koffi became the first African solo artist to perform at a sold-out Palais Omnisports de Paris-Bercy (now Accor Arena), with 17,000 tickets sold solely through word-of-mouth promotion.[100] [101] [102] Libération reported that over 5,000 people were left outside due to lack of seats.

On 26 December 2000, Koffi released Quartier Latin's fifth studio album, Force de Frappe, which featured songs by various artists. The record swiftly secured a prominent position on the music charts of major radio and TV channels and was followed by a tour in West Africa, Nairobi, Mombasa, and Paris.[103] [104] [105] [106]

Koffi began recording his album Effrakata while on tour in France and the US. During this time, he performed at the Lincoln Center in New York City as part of his American tour.[107] On 7 December, Koffi released the 16-track double album Effrakata, which earned a gold record, with sales eclipsing 180,000 copies.[108] [43] [109] The album won Koffi four Kora Awards in 2002, for Best Male Artist of Central Africa, Best Video of Africa, Best Arrangement of Africa, as well as the Jury Special Award, earning him the moniker "Quadra Koraman".[110] [111] On 16 November, he presented his trophies to Kinshasa's governor, Marthe Ngalula Wafuana, the Congolese minister of culture and the arts, and President Joseph Kabila. Koffi and Quartier Latin later won seven Association des Chroniqueurs de Musique du Congo awards, including Best Album of the Year, Best Presenter for Kérozène, Best Author/Composer, Best Artist-Musician for Koffi, Best Singer for Fally Ipupa, Best Orchestra for Quartier Latin, and Best Song of the Year, for their track "Effervescent".[112] [43]

2003–2005: Affaire d'Etat to Boma Nga N'Elengi

Quartier Latin's sixth album, Affaire d'Etat, was released in France on 28 March 2003 and Congo on 5 April.[113] [114] It contains 16 tracks and features Fally Ipupa's compositions "Ko-Ko-Ko-Ko", Fofo le Collégien's "Inch'Allah", Bouro Mpela's "Calvaire", Soleil Wanga's "Drapeau Blanc", Jipson Butukondolo's "Biblia", Lola Muana's "Tendrement", Deo Brondo's "Tous Pepele", and Montana Kamenga's "Love Story", among others.[115] Produced by Obouo Productions, the album won the Kora Award for Best African Group, shared with Ivorian ensemble Anti Palu. On 12 April, the group supported the album with a concert at the Zénith de Paris.[116] To further advance the album's promotion, Koffi and Quartier Latin embarked on a tour of the US and Canada.[117] The band also toured the Republic of Congo in late July 2003 to prepare for their participation in the Pan-African Music Festival, held jointly in Brazzaville and Kinshasa from 2 to 8 August. Koffi was awarded the "Kouyate Souri Kanta" for his performance.[118] [119]

Following his North American tour, Koffi introduced his forthcoming album, Monde Arabe, during a concert in Kinshasa.[120] Many critics perceived the album as a direct commentary on the 2003 invasion of Iraq and the subsequent execution of Saddam Hussein. In an interview with the Beninese daily newspaper Fraternité, Koffi explained that the title Monde Arabe is a "Koffian" expression, meaning "eel under rock", and clarified that it "has nothing to do with Saddam Hussein or Bin Laden. It is in the spirit of the times to talk about the Arab World".[121] Initially slated for a December 2003 release, the record came out a year later. In the wake of SonoDisc's closure, Koffi self-produced the 18-track double album, which was distributed by Sonima.[122] It predominantly melded Congolese rumba with ndombolo. Monde Arabe sparked a fashion trend called "Sabot Monde Arabe", which was a pair of round-toed slippers decorated with pearls, covering the phalanges and metatarsals of the foot.[123] [124] However, one month after the album's debut, the Congolese Censorship Commission prohibited its three singles, "Alya", "Silivi", and "Esili", from airing on television due to perceived obscenities within the tracks.[125]

On 12 February 2005, Koffi took part in a Valentine's Day celebration with Quartier Latin at Maïsha Park in Kinshasa, also inviting musicians Tshala Muana and Madilu System onstage.[126] On 30 March, he performed at the Royal Festival Hall in London,[127] followed by performances at the Music Ebène Festival in Dakar, Senegal, in April, and at the fifth edition of Festival Panafricain de Musique in July.[128] [129] On 4 December, Koffi won the Kora Lifetime Achievement Award in South Africa.[43]

On 5 December 2005, he released a two-track maxi single titled "Boma Nga N'Elengi".

2006–2010: Danger de Mort to "La Chicotte à Papa"

In September 2006, Koffi began recording Quartier Latin's seventh studio album, Danger de Mort, at Ndiaye studio in Kinshasa, while also producing an advertising single titled "Swi" for Bracongo.[130] Danger de Mort was released on 13 October 2006 and became Quartier Latin's final record, due to the consecutive departure of several members.[131] [132] [133] Koffi supported the album with a live show at Radio Television Groupe Avenir on 27 May 2007,[134] followed by a performance at the Zénith de Paris on 13 October 2007.[135]

In early 2008, Koffi announced that his forthcoming, yet-unnamed album was nearing completion and scheduled for release in May.[136] In an interview with Le Potentiel, he stated, "My album comes out around mid-May... It has no title. I simply signed it 'the priest's album'." The record included several collaborations with Cindy Le Coeur. Koffi later teamed up with Youssou N'Dour on the single "Festival" and then toured Paris with various artists who had contributed to the album, such as Lokua Kanza, Olivier Tshimanga, Guillain Tamba, Mbetenge Claude Francois, Philippe Guez, Flavien Makabi, Binda Bass Simbu, and others.[137] In March, he began recording several music videos in Atlanta. The record, finally titled Bord Ezanga Kombo, came out on 7 August 2008.[138] It sold 60,000 copies within four months and achieved a gold record.[139] [140] To promote it, Koffi sold out the Palais de la Culture d'Abidjan and Complexe Sportif de Yopougon in Ivory Coast[141] and Centre Wallonie Bruxelles in Paris.[142] [143] Bord Ezanga Kombo faced censorship by the DRC's Commission Nationale de Censure (national censorship commission) on 23 January 2009, who cited obscenities within certain tracks and music videos.[144] [145] [146] The ban was revoked on 23 February 2009.[147] Out of the album's 14 tracks, only six received the commission's approval for television broadcast, including "Grand Prêtre Mère", dedicated to Koffi's wife, along with "BB Goût", "Ikea", "Sixième Chantier", "Salopette", and "Festival". In March 2009, Koffi participated in the World Festival of Black Arts in Dakar, Senegal, alongside Manu Dibango, Issa Hayatou, Aïcha Koné, Salif Keita, Akon, Pape Diouf, and Sepp Blatter.[148]

In September 2009, he was scheduled to perform at the opening of the 29th SADC summit but was excluded due to his non-participation in the summit's opening song, which was recorded in Kinshasa together with other Congolese artists.[149] [150] [151]

On 17 October 2009, Koffi performed at the Pullman Kinshasa Grand Hotel,[152] in tribute to Franco Luambo, with a lineup of former OK Jazz members and contemporary rumba artists, including Malage de Lugendo, Papa Noël Nedule, Wuta Mayi, Edo Nganga, Michel Boyibanda, Jossart N'Yoka Longo, Bozi Boziana, Manda Chante, Papa Wemba, Tshala Muana, M'bilia Bel, Simaro Lutumba, and Bana Ok. Later that same year, Koffi released the 7-track maxi single "La Chicotte à Papa".[153]

2011–2016: Abracadabra to 13ème Apôtre

In June 2011, Koffi's album Abracadabra was pirated before its planned release on 23 December 2011.[154] [155] [156] The music video for the album's lead single, "Double Mbonda", was broadcast clandestinely in certain bars, local channels, and on Trace Africa. Koffi directly accused Les Combattants, a group of demonstrators against artists supporting president Joseph Kabila, of being behind the piracy. He alleged that they aimed to tarnish his musical career by disseminating all the songs across the internet.[157] [158] His producer, Diego Music Lubaki, ultimately decided to release the album on 10 January 2012, as a countermeasure against piracy; Koffi also distributed his album for free in Kinshasa.[159] [160] The record again faced accusations of indecency by the Kinshasa censorship commission.

In May 2013, he began recording his upcoming album, 13ème Apôtre, announcing that it would be his career's 20th and final.[161] [162] During an interview with Radio Okapi, he explained that he sees himself as the thirteenth Apostle of Jesus and named his album accordingly.[163] He also expressed his belief that Black apostles are needed and referred to Nelson Mandela, Martin Luther King Jr., Bob Marley, and Muhammad Ali as people who could have been Apostles of Jesus. In mid-2014, Koffi commenced filming music videos for select tracks and invited collaborators to partake.[164] [165]

In October 2014, Congolese singer JB Mpiana publicly called Koffi "Old Ebola" after a financial dispute between the two. Agbepa subsequently reclaimed the slur, using it in banners to promote his forthcoming album.[166] On 21 October, Kinshasa police arrested Koffi for offending the international community's efforts to combat the hemorrhagic fever.[167] [168]

Following his release from jail, Koffi released the five-track EP Bana Zebola in June 2015. 13ème Apôtre was officially published on 13 October 2015 and sold over 22,000 copies in one day and 46,000 copies within a week.[169] [170] It topped the charts, debuting at No. 1 on the French iTunes and peaking at No. 15 in the iTunes World ranking. The lead single, "Selfie" (alternately known as "Ekoti té"), became a viral sensation, with over a million views on YouTube in just three weeks.[171] [172] The hashtag #OpérationSelfie gained traction across various social media platforms and was embraced by celebrities such as French singer Matt Pokora, Ivorian footballer Didier Drogba, and French-Congolese footballer Blaise Matuidi.[173] In recognition of his triumphs, Trace Africa dedicated the month of October to Koffi.[174] Several programs were aired, retracing his lifetime journey. The French channels TV5Monde and France 24, along with media outlets in Canada, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Senegal, the UK, and the US also covered the "Selfie" phenomenon.

2017–2020: Nyataquance, concert fallout, "Coronavirus Assassin", and "Waah"

Following a one-year hiatus from music, Koffi resurfaced and announced to La Prospérité that a new album, Nyataquance, was nearing completion. He also told the press that he was actively working on an eponymous lead single.[175] He issued the single on 8 March 2017, on International Women's Day.[176] After the album's publication, Leo Pajon reviewed it for Jeune Afrique and described it as Koffi's plea for "forgiveness" from women. In an interview with Cameroon Radio Television, Koffi stated, "Many women are angry with me; I wanted to ask them for forgiveness". The album includes the single "Pardon", a paean to women, which also pays homage to his father, daughter, mother, and wife. To further support the album, Koffi organized a Women's Day concert at Hôtel Invest in Kinshasa, a joint performance with Fally Ipupa.[177]

Koffi was scheduled to perform in Johannesburg on 28 June 2019, at the Gallagher Convention Centre, and in Cape Town on 30 June, at the Shimmy Beach Club.[178] [179] However, the concerts were called off in light of accusations levied against him for "violence against women and gender-related violence". He subsequently visited the European Parliament in Brussels in January 2020 to present his foundation, Frères de Terre, which assists disadvantaged populations in the DRC.[180]

In March 2020, he released the single "Coronavirus Assassin" to urge people to stay indoors during the COVID-19 pandemic in Africa.[181] Sung in Lingala and French, the song attributed the pandemic to the "anger of God".[182]

On 30 November, Koffi guest-performed on Diamond Platnumz's ndombolo-inspired single "Waah", which rapidly garnered unprecedented acclaim by becoming the first Sub-Saharan African song to amass two million views on YouTube within 24 hours.[183] [184] [185] [186] "Waah" went viral on social media platforms, attaining continent-wide success, and was endorsed by various celebrities and politicians, including a performance by Kenyan president Uhuru Kenyatta and his spouse, Margaret Kenyatta.[187] [188]

2021–present: Légende Ed. Diamond and Platinum

Koffi was slated to perform at Paris La Défense Arena on 13 February 2021,[189] [190] but the event was postponed to 27 November 2021.[191] One month before the rescheduled date, the event was canceled due to the ongoing global pandemic.[192] Earlier that February, he appeared on Nandy's Bongo Flava- and ndombolo-influenced single "Leo Leo".[193] On 17 April, Koffi premiered "Mon Amour", a rumba-infused single featuring Cameroonian singer Charlotte Dipanda.[194] On 21 November 2021, Koffi was the recipient of the Legend Award at the All Africa Music Awards. He then held two concerts in Goma, DRC, to commemorate Quartier Latin's 35th anniversary, with proceeds going to "victims of rebel attacks and natural disasters".[195] On 19 March 2022, he collaborated with Félix Wazekwa, Flaety W. Manuke, Lokua Kanza, Kadiyoyo, JB Mpiana, Barbara Kanam, Cindy Le Cœur, Héritier Watanabe, Laetitia Lokua, Adolphe Dominguez, Werrason, Lemiran LEM, Kristy Diamond, Ferré Gola, and Innoss'B on "Leopards Fimbu International", a song supporting the DR Congo national football team, "Les Léopards", during the 2022 FIFA World Cup African qualifiers play-off phase.[196]

On 25 November 2022, Koffi released the first volume of his album Légende Ed. Diamond, which consists of 14 tracks blending traditional Congolese rumba, ndombolo, and hip hop.[197] [198] [199] A review on Akum Radio FM described it as a "cultural broth that brings together all age groups".[200] Légende Ed. Diamond debuted at number one on the French iTunes charts in the World Music category, only one day after its release.[201] To promote the album, Koffi convened a "Release Party" at the Fleuve Congo Hotel in Kinshasa, where he invited journalists and YouTube influencers for a live broadcast.[202]

On 3 February 2023, Koffi reconciled with his erstwhile rival Félix Wazekwa, collaborating on the Congolese rumba-infused single "Eau Pure", marking the end of a protracted feud that had characterized the Congolese music scene.[203] On 16 August, Koffi appeared on Diamond Platnumz's single "Achii", tinged with Bongo Flava and soukous, and performed in Lingala, Swahili, and English.[204] The song rapidly amassed one million YouTube views in 24 hours and peaked at number four among Congo's most-viewed YouTube videos, with 813,000 views by September of that year.[205] [206] [207]

Koffi began working on Légende Ed. Diamond's second volume, Légende Millénium, in early 2020.[208] However, the record was withheld by the German label Goldman Music and instead clandestinely distributed on various music platforms on 17 December 2021.[209] [210] It was to feature guest artists such as Tiwa Savage, Fally Ipupa, Gally Garvey, Ninho, Damso, Gaz Mawete, Hiro Le Coq, Davido, and Innoss'B.[211] [212] During his guest appearance on the political forum Bosolo Na Politiki on YouTube in October 2023, Koffi revealed that he had encountered difficulties in procuring a producer for Légende Millénium in Paris due to adverse publicity from another Congolese artist regarding his criminal past, which precipitated his contractual engagement with Goldman Music in exchange for financial backing.[213] Nonetheless, the label clandestinely distributed Légende Millénium on various music platforms. Seven months later, on 21 June 2024, Koffi finally released the second volume of Légende Ed. Diamond, renamed Platinum.[214] It featured 43 tracks and included guest appearances by Soolking, Innoss'B, Kaaris, Davido, Gradur, Gally Garvey, and Gaz Mawete.[215]

Feuds

JP Mpiana, Wenge Musica Maison Mère, and Werrason

In 2003, Koffi's album Affaire d'Etat flaunted his previous Kora Awards and taunted JB Mpiana for being less successful. Meanwhile, some fans of Wenge Musica Maison Mère contended that Quartier Latin plagiarized Werrason's allegorical tale of mboloko (hare) and mbwa (dog). There were also further allegations that the album's cover and introductory segment bore resemblances to Werrason's 2002 Zenith de Paris performance.

"Benedict XVI"

In May 2005, Koffi stirred up controversy while marketing his album Monde Arabe by adopting the sobriquet "Benedict XVI". Despite the latter's recent appointment as head of the Catholic Church, the move was "strongly" censured by the Episcopal Conference of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which deemed it discourteous towards the pontiff.[216] [217]

Papa Wemba

In early March 2009, a feud erupted between Koffi and his former bandleader and mentor Papa Wemba when the latter verbally assaulted Koffi during a YouTube interview on the show Chez Francis.[218] Papa Wemba alleged that Koffi pirated the album Wake Up. Koffi filed a complaint against Papa Wemba at the Ngaliema Peace Court in Kinshasa for "damaging his reputation". Following the second hearing on 19 March, Papa Wemba faced a potential sentence of eight days to six months in prison for slander under the DRC law.[219] The prosecution sought an estimated one million dollars. However, Koffi withdrew his complaint on 25 March.[220]

Ferré Gola

In early November 2017, Koffi was verbally attacked by Ferré Gola during a YouTube interview.[221] [222] Koffi filed a complaint against Ferré Gola for insult and defamation. On 21 November, Ferré Gola was held in custody for 24 hours in Gombe, Kinshasa. However, on 22 November, the judicial court found no evidence for Koffi's complaint, and Ferré Gola was released.[223]

Controversial appearance on Le Panier, the Morning Show

On 6 July 2024, during an appearance on the program Le Panier, the Morning Show, hosted by journalist Jessy Kabasele Mbuyi at Radio-Télévision nationale congolaise, Koffi made contentious statements regarding the ongoing Kivu conflict in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, between Rwandan-backed M23 rebels and Congolese government forces.[224] [225] He expressed his perspective, stating,

"There is no war. We are beaten. We are slapped. They impose their will upon us. I witnessed the trucks of these people arriving unchallenged. I observed our soldiers engaging in combat on motorcycles. It brought me to tears. There is no war. We are infantilized. War is when they shoot, and we retaliate".
His remarks were deemed "denigrating and demobilizing" towards the Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by the Conseil Supérieur de l'Audiovisuel et de la Communication (CSAC), as per the directive of the president of the CSAC, Christian Bosembe Lokando.[226] Consequently, the program was suspended. Mbuyi disavowed Koffi's statements through a public statement on Twitter, emphasizing that they did not align with his views on the conflict.[227] Both Koffi and Mbuyi were summoned to CSAC headquarters in Kinshasa on 11 July.[228] [229]

During the hearing, Koffi elucidated his controversial statements and conceded to having made hyperbolic remarks by questioning the existence of the conflict in the eastern DRC.[230] No criminal proceedings were instituted against him in connection with his appearance on the television program.[231] [232]

Legal issues

2012: Assault allegations and suspended sentence

In February 2012, Koffi fled Paris, where he had been indicted for the rape and kidnapping of three ex-dancers from his Quartier Latin International.[233]

In August 2012, he was arrested at the Ndiaye music studio in Kinshasa, following a fracas with his producer, Diego Music Lubaki, over charges of assault and battery stemming from an altercation at the Venus Hotel.[234] [235] He was tried at the Tribunal de Paix de Gombe. At issue was a debt of €3,000 that Diego Music owed to Koffi. The latter instead claimed €6,000 during the legal proceedings. All parties agreed that Koffi did go to the hotel to claim his debt from Lubaki. Each party, in turn, levied accusations of aggression against the other during their testimonies before the magistrates. The physical encounter damaged Lubaki's room door, and some hotel property was broken. Three witnesses, all hotel employees, gave their statements against Koffi, but their testimonies lacked consistency.

Ultimately, the judge adjudicated the charge of assault and battery against Koffi, doling out a sentence of three months, which was suspended after the court found the accusation of "malicious destruction" unproven, particularly regarding the alleged destruction of the door lock to the room where Lubaki was staying. The latter, opting for reconciliation, withdrew his complaint, thus preferring to settle the matter amicably.

2016: Onstage outrage and arrest

In July 2016, while on a concert trip in Kenya,[236] Koffi was caught on camera kicking one of his female dancers. The action was widely condemned and led to the suspension of his performance after the video went viral.[237] Koffi was arrested five days later at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, allegedly for the same unpunished action.[238] [239] He was subsequently jailed for five days without judgement and released with no explanation. However, it was later revealed that the former Congolese First Lady, Olive Lembe di Sita, was behind the arrest, as she was an advocate for women's protection against violence and rape.[240] [241] [242]

2018: Arrest warrant in Zambia

On 28 December 2012, Koffi reportedly assaulted Rwandan photojournalist Jean Nepomuscene Ndayisenga at a gig held at the Taj Pamodzi hotel in Lusaka, Zambia.[243] [244] Koffi was alleged to have kicked Ndayisenga in the face as he tried to take photographs of the singer after a performance at the venue.[245] Ndayisenga further asserted that his left middle finger was fractured, and his camera lens was damaged. Despite Koffi's subsequent apology, Ndayisenga pursued legal recourse. On 27 December 2017, Ndayisenga petitioned the Director of Public Prosecutions, seeking authorization to initiate a private prosecution against Koffi for assault and unlawful bodily harm, which was granted in correspondence dated 12 January 2018.[246]

The issue resurfaced in July 2018, when it was publicized that Koffi was slated to perform in Lusaka and Kitwe. Consequently, Ndayisenga sought an adjournment from the court to facilitate the service of a summons on Koffi upon his arrival in Zambia on 26 July, with a court appearance scheduled for 27 July. However, on 20 July, the Zambia Police Service, through the Department of Public Relations, issued a statement confirming that Koffi was permitted to perform in Zambia, as there was no international arrest warrant against him.[247] The case was subsequently dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

On 21 September 2018, Koffi was expected to appear before a judge, but he failed to attend the court session. As a result, magistrate Mwandu Sakala issued a warrant for his arrest, yet Koffi departed Zambia without impediment.[248]

2019–2021: French court conviction, concert fallout, and Versailles court of Appeal

In 2019, he was found guilty by a French court of statutory rape of one of his former dancers, when she was 15 years old. He was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence in absentia, as he did not attend court in France.[249]

Two of his concerts in South Africa were canceled due to the offense. In September, the DRC's censorship commission banned his songs and performances, claiming that he had shown disregard for the commission's mandate, which requires "prior written authorization" for the broadcast of artistic works, as stipulated by a 1996 statute aimed at preventing the incitement of "racial or tribal hatred" and safeguarding societal norms. As a result, many television stations refrained from airing his eight singles from the Nyataquance album.[250] [251]

On 25 October 2021, Koffi appeared at the Versailles Court of Appeal in Paris.[252] [253] During the hearing, the prosecutor requested an eight-year sentence, while Koffi's lawyers pleaded for release.[254] The court adjourned the proceedings and scheduled deliberation on 13 December. Koffi was subsequently acquitted of the sexual assault charges but was sentenced to 18 months in jail with a three-year probationary suspension for the sequestration charges.[255] [256] The acquittal was given "with the benefit of the doubt", as there were "evolving, sometimes contradictory statements" from the complainants.[257]

2003 Stade de l'Amitié crowd crush

Personal life

Family and relationships

Koffi has been married three times and has several children with different women. His first spouse was Marianne Makosso, with whom he had two children.[262] [263] [264] He subsequently had three children with his second wife, Stephanie Godee.[265]

Koffi began dating his third wife, Aliane, a former French model, in the early 1990s, in Paris. They got married on 15 April 1994, in a small Congolese community in Paris, and have three children together.[266] He has dedicated several songs to Aliane, including "Miss des Miss", from the album Noblesse Oblige (1993), "12ème Dan" from Abracadabra (2012), and "Alidor", from Nyataquance (2017).[267] Their daughter, Didi-Stone Naïke, is a fashion model and social media personality.[268] She has been featured on numerous fashion and lifestyle magazine covers, including Vogue, Grazia, and Vanity Fair. She was named L'Oréal Paris Ambassador for France in 2020 and a national ambassador for UNICEF on International Women's Day in 2022.

After 27 years of marriage, Aliane filed for divorce in 2021 in Paris, after months of rumors in the Congolese press about their marital conflicts.[269] Their divorce was finalized in 2022, after a year of legal proceedings in Bobigny.

Koffi was alleged to have had an extramarital relationship with a soprano vocalist in his band, Cindy Le Coeur, since 2013, while still married to Aliane.[270] [271] Rumors began circulating in 2017 that Le Coeur had a child with Koffi.

Political activity

In 2020, Koffi expressed his interest in becoming the chief of staff for Congolese president Félix Tshisekedi after Vital Kamerhe's legal issues.[272] In July 2021, he became an executive member of the Alliance des Forces Démocratiques du Congo (AFDC), a political party led by the president of the Senate, Modeste Bahati Lukwebo.[273] [274]

On 9 February 2022, Tshisekedi appointed Koffi as a cultural ambassador of the nation with a diplomatic passport, making him the third Congolese solo musical artist to receive this honor, after Maître Gim and Dadju.[275] [276] [277] Koffi was tasked with representing Congolese culture beyond its borders.[278] [279] On 24 February, Catherine Kathungu Furaha, the Minister of Culture, Arts, and Heritage, met with Koffi to discuss the ministry's plan and strategy to promote Congolese culture through his ambassadorship title.[280] [281]

In March 2024, Koffi announced his candidacy in the senatorial elections in the Sud-Ubangi constituency, which were scheduled to take place on 21 April 2024.[282] [283] However, on 29 April, he withdrew from the race, citing fraudulent processes and not wanting to participate in what he called a "sham vote".[284] [285] [286] [287]

Legacy

Koffi is one of the most popular African musicians of all time.[288] [289] He has helped boost the careers of numerous up-and-coming artists, some of whom originally played in his Quartier Latin ensemble and later went solo, such as Fele Mudogo, Sam Tshintu, Suzuki Luzubu 4x4, Soleil Wanga, Bouro Mpela, Fally Ipupa, Montana Kamenga, and Ferré Gola.[290] [291] [292]

Awards and nominations

Koffi is one of the best-selling artists in Africa. He has won six Kora Awards, four of them in a single evening, for his album Effrakata, making him the only African artist to achieve this milestone.[293] [294] [295] He is also the only Congolese solo artist whose work is featured in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultRef.
1994Africar Music AwardsBest Male SingerHimself[296]
1994Africar Music AwardsBest Music VideoV12[297]
1998Kora AwardsBest Male of Central AfricaHimself[298] [299]
2002Kora AwardsBest Male of Central AfricaHimself
2002Kora AwardsBest Video of Africa"Effrakata"
2002Kora AwardsBest Arrangement of AfricaQuartier Latin International
2002Kora AwardsJury Special AwardHimself
2005Kora AwardsLifeTime Achievement AwardHimself[300] [301]
2007IRAWMA AwardsBest Soukous EntertainerHimself[302]
2009IRAWMA AwardsBest Soukous EntertainerHimself[303]
2014Kundé d'OrBest Collaboration "Devine" (with Lady Ponce)[304] [305]
2017Canal 2'OrBest African ArtistHimself[306]
2021Prix LokumuBest Collaboration"Ndoto" (with Majoos)[307] [308]
2021AFRIMABest Duo in African Contemporary music"Ndoto" (with Majoos)[309]
2021AFRIMABest Male in Central AfricaHimself
2021AFRIMABest African Collaboration"Waah" (with Diamond Platnumz)
2021AFRIMABest Duo in African Dance or Choreography"Waah" (with Diamond Platnumz)
2021AFRIMASong of the Year"Waah" (with Diamond Platnumz)
2021AFRIMALegend AwardHimself
2021HAPA AwardsLegendary AwardHimself[310] [311]
2023Les Congolais de LillePrix d'honneurHimself[312]

Discography

Solo

with Quartier Latin International

Collaborative albums

External links

Notes and References

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  187. Web site: 9 January 2021 . Innoss'B se déchaîne en dansant la chanson "Waah" de Diamond Platnumz feat Koffi Olomide . Innoss'B goes wild dancing to the song "Waah" by Diamond Platnumz feat Koffi Olomide . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  188. Web site: Mpiutu . Miguel Jegou . 7 December 2020 . Le président Uhuru Kenyata danse sur Waah de Diamond Platnumz et Koffi Olomide . President Uhuru Kenyata dances to Waah by Diamond Platnumz and Koffi Olomide . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  189. Web site: Mpiutu . Miguel Jegou . 30 July 2020 . Koffi Olomidé après sa visite à Paris la Défense Arena : "Quand je suis entré mon coeur a battu très vite" . Koffi Olomidé after his visit to Paris La Défense Arena: "When I entered, my heart beat very quickly" . 23 November 2023 . Mbote . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  190. Web site: Masela . Nioni . 21 October 2021 . Musique: le concert de Koffi Olomide à Paris n'aura pas lieu . Music: Koffi Olomide's concert in Paris will not take place . 23 November 2023 . Adiac-congo.com . fr . Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
  191. Web site: Kouassi . Olivia . 21 October 2021 . Hauts-de-Seine. Annulation du concert de Koffi Olomide à Paris La Défense Arena . Hauts-de-Seine. Cancellation of Koffi Olomide's concert at Paris La Défense Arena . 23 November 2023 . actu.fr . fr.
  192. Web site: Le concert de Koffi Olomide du 27 Novembre 2021 annulé . Koffi Olomide's concert on November 27, 2021 canceled . 28 June 2024 . Paris La Défense Arena . fr-FR.
  193. Web site: Mpiutu . Miguel Jegou . 26 February 2021 . Découvrez le clip "Leo Leo" de Nandy en featuring avec Koffi Olomide . Discover the clip "Leo Leo" by Nandy featuring Koffi Olomide . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR.
  194. Web site: Badibanga . Walter . 21 April 2021 . Koffi Olomidé et Charlotte Dipanda en chœur dans "Mon Amour" . Koffi Olomidé and Charlotte Dipanda in chorus in "Mon Amour" . 23 November 2023 . Music in Africa . fr.
  195. News: Mansangu . Raphaël . 12 November 2021 . Koffi Olomide: l'album "Légende Millénium" volume 1 sort le 26 novembre 2021 . Koffi Olomide: the album "Légende Millénium" volume 1 is released on November 26, 2021 . 23 November 2023 . Ouragan.cd . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  196. Web site: 17 March 2022 . Werrason, Koffi Olomide, JB Mpiana, Felix Wazekwa et pleins d'autres artistes dans la chanson "Fimbu international" en soutien aux Léopards . Werrason, Koffi Olomide, JB Mpiana, Felix Wazekwa and many other artists in the song "Fimbu international" in support of the Leopards . 15 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  197. Web site: 25 November 2022 . "Légende" de Koffi Olomide enfin disponible . "Legend" by Koffi Olomide finally available . 11 April 2024 . mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  198. Web site: Makabi . Gratis . 25 November 2022 . Sortie de l'album Légende Vol1 de Koffi Olomide : Ferré Gola donne la force à son ancien patron . Release of the album Légende Vol1 by Koffi Olomide: Ferré Gola gives strength to his former boss . 4 January 2024 . Opinion-info.cd . fr.
  199. Web site: 25 November 2022 . Album "Légende" : Koffi Olomide en mode rap dans la chanson "Biberon" . Album "Légende": Koffi Olomide in rap mode on the song "Biberon" . 11 April 2024 . mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  200. Web site: Donald . 27 November 2022 . "Légende", le nouvel album de Koffi Olomide est disponible. . 23 November 2023 . Akum Radio FM . fr-FR.
  201. Web site: 26 November 2022 . Album Légende : Koffi Olomidé 1er sur iTunes France dans la catégorie musique du monde . Album Legend: Koffi Olomidé 1st on iTunes France in the world music category . 11 April 2024 . mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  202. Web site: 18 January 2023 . Koffi Olomidé présente son album Legende à la presse lors du Release Party à Kinshasa . Koffi Olomidé presents his album Legende to the press during the Release Party in Kinshasa . 11 April 2024 . mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  203. Web site: 3 February 2023 . Félix Wazekwa dévoile le clip "Eau pure" en featuring avec Koffi Olomide . Félix Wazekwa unveils the clip "Eau pure" featuring Koffi Olomide . 15 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  204. Web site: 16 August 2023 . "Achii", le clip de la chanson de Diamond Platnumz et Koffi Olomide est disponible . "Achii", the music video for the song by Diamond Platnumz and Koffi Olomide is available . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  205. Web site: 18 August 2023 . Diamond Platnumz rend hommage à Koffi Olomide après le succès d'"Achii": "C'est toujours comme un rêve devenu réalité..." . Diamond Platnumz Pays Tribute to Koffi Olomide After "Achii" Success: "It's Still Like a Dream Come True..." . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  206. Web site: 2 September 2023 . YouTube-RDC Charts : Diamond Platnumz occupe la 4 ème place et détrône Mike Kalambay . YouTube-RDC Charts: Diamond Platnumz occupies 4th place and dethrones Mike Kalambay . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  207. Web site: 3 September 2023 . YouTube-RDC Charts : Diamond Platnumz, l'artiste étranger le plus vues – Mbote . YouTube-RDC Charts: Diamond Platnumz, the most viewed foreign artist . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  208. Web site: 4 January 2020 . Koffi Olomide : "2020, c'est l'année de l'album 'Légende'. Et il y aura le retour sur scène mais de façon grandiose" . Koffi Olomide: "2020 is the year of the album 'Légende'. And there will be a return to the stage but in a grandiose way" . 11 April 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  209. Web site: 21 February 2024 . Koffi Olomidé affirme que son album "Légende" Volume 2 a été "kidnappé" . Koffi Olomidé claims that his album "Légende" Volume 2 was "kidnapped" . 11 April 2024 . mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  210. Web site: 17 December 2021 . Koffi: Légende Millénium . 11 April 2024 . Discogs . Beaverton, Oregon, United States.
  211. Web site: Ongagna . Divine . 16 September 2021 . Musique : "Légende" de Koffi Olomide disponible le 5 novembre . 23 November 2023 . adiac-congo.com . fr.
  212. Web site: Musique : Koffi Olomide et charlotte Dipanda dévoilent "Mon amour" ce samedi adiac-congo.com : toute l'actualité du Bassin du Congo . 23 November 2023 . adiac-congo.com.
  213. Web site: 14 October 2023 . Koffi Olomide accuse la maison de production Goldmann de saborder son album "Légende" . Koffi Olomide accuses Goldmann production house of scuttling his album "Legend" . 11 April 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  214. Web site: Mande . Ordi . 22 June 2024 . Koffi Olomide signe son grand retour avec "Platinum", le deuxième volet de "Légende" . Koffi Olomide makes his comeback with "Platinum", the second part of "Légende" . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  215. Web site: 27 June 2024 . Koffi Olomide au sujet de "Platinum" : "C'est très probablement mon dernier album" – Mbote . Koffi Olomide on "Platinum": "It"s most likely my last album" . 28 June 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  216. News: 25 May 2005 . Congo-Kinshasa : Les catholiques en colère contre Koffi Olomide . fr . Congo-Kinshasa: Catholics angry with Koffi Olomide . Le Phare . 21 November 2023.
  217. News: Bikoun . Bertille M. . 2 June 2005 . Congo-Kinshasa : Show-biz : Koffi Olomidé est Benoit XVII . fr . Congo-Kinshasa: Show biz: Koffi Olomidé is Benedict XVII . Mutation Multimedia . 21 November 2023.
  218. Web site: Enyimo . Martin . 21 March 2009 . Congo-Kinshasa : Musique et polémique – Koffi Olomide porte plainte contre Papa Wemba . Congo-Kinshasa: Music and controversy – Koffi Olomide files a complaint against Papa Wemba . 3 January 2024 . Lepotentiel.cd/ . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  219. Web site: Ambangito . Franck . 19 March 2009 . Le Procès Koffi Olomide contre Papa Wemba en marche ! . The Koffi Olomide trial against Papa Wemba underway! . 23 March 2024 . news.abidjan.net . fr . Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
  220. Web site: Enyimo . Martin . 25 March 2009 . Congo-Kinshasa : Koffi Olomide aurait retiré sa plainte contre Papa Wemba . Congo-Kinshasa: Koffi Olomide would have withdrawn his complaint against Papa Wemba . 3 January 2024 . Lepotentiel.cd/ . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  221. Web site: 23 November 2017 . Pourquoi Koffi Olomide a fait arrêter Ferre Gola? . Why did Koffi Olomide have Ferre Gola arrested? . 23 November 2023 . Mbote . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  222. Web site: Diala . Jordache . 24 November 2017 . Musique : Dossier Ferré-Koffi : une contre-attaque se prépare en justice! . 23 November 2023 . www.mediacongo.net . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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  224. Web site: 13 July 2024 . RDC : Koffi Olomidé dans le collimateur du parquet général . DRC: Koffi Olomide in the crosshairs of the public prosecutor . 7 August 2024 . . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  225. Web site: Tshiamala . Stanis Bujakera . 11 July 2024 . RDC : face à Koffi Olomidé et "Le Panier, the Morning Show", les autorités sortent l'artillerie lourde . DRC: Faced with Koffi Olomide and "Le Panier, the Morning Show", the authorities bring out the big guns . 7 August 2024 . . fr-FR . Paris, France.
  226. Web site: 11 July 2024 . Koffi Olomide se fait accompagner de sa fille Minou à son audition au CSAC . Koffi Olomide is accompanied by his daughter Minou to his hearing at the CSAC . 7 August 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  227. Web site: 9 July 2024 . "Nous tenons à nous désolidariser des propos de Mr. Koffi Olomide dans l'émission du Samedi 6 Juillet 2024 sur la guerre à l'Est de la RDC" (journaliste) . "We wish to dissociate ourselves from the remarks of Mr. Koffi Olomide in the program of Saturday 6 July 2024 on the war in the East of the DRC" (journalist) . 7 August 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  228. Web site: 10 July 2024 . Koffi Olomidé convoqué par le CSAC . Koffi Olomide summoned by CSAC . 7 August 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  229. Web site: 17 July 2024 . Caricature : Koffi Olomide, la fin du feuilleton . Cartoon: Koffi Olomide, the end of the soap opera . 7 August 2024 . . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  230. Web site: 11 July 2024 . Koffi Olomide après son audition au. CSAC : "je devrais peut-être distiller de diplomatie dans mes propos" . Koffi Olomide after his hearing at the CSAC: "Perhaps I should inject some diplomacy into my remarks" . 7 August 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  231. Web site: 15 July 2024 . Aucune poursuite pénale contre Koffi Olomide, selon le Ministre de la Justice Constant Mutamba . No criminal proceedings against Koffi Olomide, according to the Minister of Justice Constant Mutamba . 7 August 2024 . Mbote.cd . fr-FR . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  232. Web site: 15 July 2024 . RDC : Koffi Olomidé libre de ses mouvements, aucune enquête pénale ouverte, confirme le ministre de la Justice . DRC: Koffi Olomide free to move, no criminal investigation opened, confirms the Minister of Justice . 7 August 2024 . . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
  233. Web site: August 2012 . Africultures : Koffi Olomidé jugé à Kinshasa pour "coups et blessures" à l'encontre de son producteur . Africultures: Koffi Olomidé tried in Kinshasa for "assault and battery" against his producer . 17 March 2024 . Africultures . fr-FR . Paris, France.
  234. Web site: 16 August 2012 . Kinshasa : Koffi Olomide écope de 3 mois de prison avec sursis . Kinshasa: Koffi Olomide receives 3 months suspended prison sentence . 17 March 2024 . Radio Okapi . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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  237. Web site: 23 July 2016 . Agression d'une danseuse : après une nuit en garde à vue à Nairobi, Koffi Olomidé expulsé vers la RDC – Jeune Afrique . 22 November 2023 . JeuneAfrique.com . fr-FR.
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  249. Web site: P. . L. . 18 March 2019 . Atteintes sexuelles : le chanteur congolais Koffi Olomidé condamné en France à du sursis . Sexual abuse: Congolese singer Koffi Olomidé sentenced to suspended sentence in France . 23 November 2023 . leparisien.fr . fr-FR . Paris, France.
  250. News: 26 September 2019 . Koffi Olomidé, pape de la rumba congolaise, entendu par la commission de censure de RDC . Koffi Olomidé, pope of Congolese rumba, heard by the DRC censorship commission . 22 November 2023 . Le Monde.fr . Paris, France . fr.
  251. Web site: 25 September 2019 . RDC : Koffi Olomide entendu par une commission de censure à Kinshasa . DRC: Koffi Olomide heard by a censorship commission in Kinshasa . 22 November 2023 . France 24 . fr . Paris, France.
  252. Web site: 25 October 2021 . France : à son procès en appel, le chanteur Koffi Olomidé choisit la posture victimaire . France: at his appeal trial, singer Koffi Olomidé chooses the victim posture . 23 November 2023 . RFI . fr . Paris, France.
  253. Web site: Mahaut . Valérie . 25 October 2021 . "On me décrit comme un monstre" : jugé en appel, Koffi Olomidé, star de la rumba congolaise, nie avoir abusé de ses danseuses . "I am described as a monster": judged on appeal, Koffi Olomidé, Congolese rumba star, denies having abused his dancers . 23 November 2023 . leparisien.fr . fr-FR . Paris, France.
  254. Web site: 26 October 2021 . France : 8 ans de prison ferme requis contre Koffi Olomidé pour agressions sexuelles TV5MONDE – Informations . France: 8 years in prison required against Koffi Olomidé for sexual assault . 23 November 2023 . information.tv5monde.com . fr . Paris, France.
  255. News: 13 December 2021 . Koffi Olomidé, star de la rumba congolaise, condamné pour la séquestration de quatre de ses ex-danseuses . Koffi Olomidé, Congolese rumba star, sentenced for the kidnapping of four of his ex-dancers . 23 November 2023 . Le Monde.fr . fr . Paris, France.
  256. Web site: O. . B. . 13 December 2021 . Nouvelle condamnation de Koffi Olomidé : Triste publicité pour un artiste de renom ! . New conviction for Koffi Olomidé: Sad publicity for a renowned artist! . 23 November 2023 . Nouvelle condamnation de Koffi Olomidé : Triste publicité pour un artiste de renom ! . fr-FR.
  257. Web site: 13 December 2021 . Le chanteur congolais Koffi Olomidé relaxé en appel pour agressions sexuelles, condamné pour séquestration . Congolese singer Koffi Olomidé acquitted on appeal for sexual assault, convicted of kidnapping . 23 November 2023 . leparisien.fr . fr-FR . Paris, France.
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  262. Web site: Wanjala . Lilian . 9 February 2024 . Meet Didi Stone, singer Koffi Olomide's daughter who is a model . 27 March 2024 . Tuko.co.ke – Kenya news . Nairobi, Kenya.
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  264. Web site: 29 October 2022 . Koffi Olomidé va fêter la Saint-Sylvestre aux Comores . Koffi Olomidé will celebrate New Year's Eve in the Comoros . 27 March 2024 . www.mediacongo.net . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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  267. Web site: 8 February 2023 . Congo-Kinshasa : Après 28 ans de mariage, Koffi et Alyane – A qui profite le divorce ? . Congo-Kinshasa: After 28 years of marriage, Koffi and Alyane – Who benefits from divorce? . 27 March 2024 . Laprosperiteonline.net . fr . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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  270. Web site: 20 August 2019 . Cindy Le cœur serait déjà indépendante de Koffi Olomidé ? . Cindy Le coeur would already be independent of Koffi Olomidé? . 27 March 2024 . Kribios Universal . Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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