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Koffi Olomide was born on 13 July, 1956 in Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo. Discover Koffi Olomide's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?
Popular As |
Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba |
Occupation |
Singer
dancer
songwriter
record producer
lyricist
composer
media personality
bandleader |
Age |
68 years old |
Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
Born |
13 July, 1956 |
Birthday |
13 July |
Birthplace |
Stanleyville, Belgian Congo (now Kisangani, Tshopo Province) |
Nationality |
Democratic Republic of the Congo |
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Koffi Olomide Height, Weight & Measurements
At 68 years old, Koffi Olomide height not available right now. We will update Koffi Olomide's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Who Is Koffi Olomide's Wife?
His wife is Aliane Olomide (m. 1993)
Family |
Parents |
Not Available |
Wife |
Aliane Olomide (m. 1993) |
Sibling |
Not Available |
Children |
Didi Stone, Del Pirlo Mourinho, Aristote Olomidé, Minou Olomidé, Rocky Olomidé |
Koffi Olomide Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Koffi Olomide worth at the age of 68 years old? Koffi Olomide’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from Democratic Republic of the Congo. We have estimated
Koffi Olomide's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Koffi Olomide Social Network
Timeline
In March 2019, he was given a two-year suspended prison sentence by a French court, for the statutory rape of one of his former dancers when she was 15 years old. He was also ordered to pay €5,000 in damages to the dancer. Three other women, all former dancers in Olomide's band alleged that he had sexually assaulted them several times between 2002 and 2006, and held them against their will in a villa outside Paris. The court dismissed those charges but fined Olomide another €5,000, for assisting the three women to enter France illegally.
Koffi – who mostly refers to himself as "Mopao" – has a new release known as La Chicotte a Papa, having recently excelled in hits like Lovemycine, Diabolos, Grand Pretre Mere and Soupou, Cle Boa, among others. Koffi's talent could be compared to the once king of African rhumba, Franco Luambo Makiadi, who also saw many artists pass through his expert hands during his days. Today, Olomde is one of Africa's most popular musicians.
Olomide has a history of assaulting people. In 2008 he was accused of kicking a cameraman at a concert in Kinshasa; the matter was resolved out of court. In 2012 he was convicted of assaulting his producer, and received a three-month suspended sentence. In July 2016 while on a concert trip to Kenya, Olomide was filmed kicking one of his female dancers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The video went viral, his planned concert at The Bomas of Kenya was cancelled, and he was deported. Five days later he was arrested at his home in Kinshasa, and the same day sentenced to 18 months in prison, which, after the intervention of the Congolese head of state, was commuted to three months.
Olomide was part of the Papa Wemba musical, in the early 1980s. He has trained many young musicians, some of whom have since left his Quartier Latin band and gone solo. Some of those who have left are Fele Mudogo, Sam Tshintu, Suzuki 4x4, Soleil Wanga, Bouro Mpela, Fally Ipupa, Montana Kamenga, Ferre Gola. However Suzuki 4x4 has recently showed up once more in some of Quartier Latin shows, along with new recruits like Cindy Le Coeur, a female singer with very high pitched vocals, recorded here, in the song L'Amour N'existe Pas (Love doesn't exist).
Upon his return to the Congo in the 1970s, Koffi joined Papa Wemba's band, Viva la Musica, initially as a composer and songwriter, and later as a lead vocalist. In 1986, he formed his band known as Quartier Latin International, which celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2006. Since then, he has performed and recorded both with the group and by himself. Over the years, he built up a faithful fan base internationally, particularly in Africa and Europe. Koffi popularized the slower style of Soukous, which he dubbed Tcha Tcho. His music can be quite controversial, taking on current events and topics considered taboo in some conservative societies. He also participated in the salsa music project Africando. For his effort, Effrakata, released in 2001, Koffi received four awards on a single night at the annual Kora Awards in South Africa for 2002 and 2003, including the award for Best African Artist, which he won in 1998. More recently, he won the Kora Award for "Best African Artist of The Decade". This established one of his many aliases, the 'Quadra Kora Man.'
Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba (13 July 1956), known professionally as Koffi Olomidé, is a Congolese Soukus singer, dancer, producer, and composer. He has had several gold records in his career. He is the founder of the Quartier Latin International orchestra with many notable artists, including Fally Ipupa and Ferré Gola.
Olomide, was born on 13 July 1956 in Kisangani, DRC. His mother named him Koffi because he was born on a Friday. He grew up in a middle-class family, without any musical background. During his youth, Olomide improvised by singing popular songs with his own lyrics and altered rhythms until a neighbor taught him how to play the guitar.