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Kinshasa Culture – He is accused especially of an assault on a photojournalist in Zambia during a previous musical tour. Before his canceled visit, the Congolese star described Zambia as his "second home" and said he would like to perform in that country before "dying".
After his last successful evening, as part of the Celebrating his 62 years of age in Kinshasa, the Rambo of Congolese music, Koffi Olomide, who was honored by the presence of Fally IPupa, is preparing for a small musical tour in Southern Africa. The star of the romantic rumba should, in principle, open its journey by Lusaka where it is eagerly awaited for two select productions.
But, the latest news to our possession indicate that Zambia refuses entry to his soil to the singer Congolese, on the instruction of France.
Hence, these two concerts scheduled for the next weekend have been canceled in the Zambian capital.
According to our sleuthing, the Zambian authorities have decided to close their doors in Koffi Olomide because of the criminal allegations against him in this southern African country and in France
He is accused especially of an assault on a photojournalist in Zambia during a previous musical tour. Prior to his canceled visit, the Congolese star described Zambia as his "second home" and said he would like to perform in that country before "dying."
Mopao Mokonzi had even acknowledged his fault and presented his excuses that were also broadcast by Zambian radio, report concordant sources. Admittedly, the artist does not specifically address the allegations against him, but says he loves Zambian women. Whatever the case, the Zambian government had warned that Koffi Olomide would be arrested if he ever set foot in this country. The 62-year-old singer is also accused of sexually assaulting his dancers, sequestering them and having them work without a license in France.
Last weekend, the French embassy in Zambia also called the arrest of the star of the Congolese rumba.
The French ambassador to Zambia, Sylvain Berger, threatened to implicate Interpol to arrest Olomide which, according to him, has not yet been laundered charges laid against him in France
The boss of the Quartier Latin group is no stranger to this type of setbacks and controversies. In 2016, one recalls, he was filmed kicking his dancer on his arrival in Kenya. He was quickly expelled from the country.
For his part, the artist refuses any comment about this Zambian soap opera, which moves the canvas.
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