Koffi Olomide
Congolese singer, composer, performer and producer · DR Congo · On the map · Musicians · Born 1956 · age 70
Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, known professionally as Koffi Olomidé, is a Congolese singer-songwriter, dancer, producer, and founder of Quartier Latin International. Often referred to as the "King of Ndombolo", he is noted for his explosive high notes, deep, throaty baritone, and offbeat voice.
Koffi Olomide is read about 307 times a day, in 21 languages.
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Something wrong?A life in dates
GOAT Intemporel, Vol. 1Album, 18 tracks2024
PLATINIUM (Vol 2)Album, 34 tracks2022“Yeah, because music for me is not only to dance, to jump to. Music is also meant to make the heart vibrate.”In their words3 November 2022Talking with Mopao (The Leader) Koffi Olomide Exclusive Interview with Sean Barlow;Retrieved on 3 November 2022
Légende Ed. DiamondAlbum, 202214 tracks2018
Koffi Le LiveAlbum, 10 tracks2017
NyataquanceAlbum, 10 tracks2016
N'djoli, Ba La Joie 78-79Album, 7 tracks2015
13ième apôtre, Vol. 1Album, 10 tracks
13ième apôtre, Vol. 2Album, 201510 tracks
13ième apôtre, Vol. 3Album, 201510 tracks
13ième apôtre, Vol. 4Album, 20159 tracks1956Born13 July 1956People around Koffi
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Albums 10
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SpotifyTop songs 6
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797K subscribersPhotos 11
Koffi Olomide and his mother, Aminata Angélique Muyonge, photographed at a Viva La Musica concert in Kinshasa, ca. 1978.
Koffi Olomide and Papa Wemba, 1988
Koffi Olomidé during his concert at Bercy Arena, February 2000
Koffi Olomide performing at Woodlands stadium in Lusaka, June 2009
Koffi Olomide performing at the Fête du Vodoun in Ouidah, Benin, as part of the festival's folkloric entertainment
Koffi Olomidé in Ouidah, Benin
In their own words 3
, I’m not here just for the Congolese community. I’m here for all Africans and for all Americans.
I do everything with my heart. I’m a son of God. Everything I do is true, and I think that the Congolese people feel when you are real, when you are true, when you are authentic.
Yeah, no. When I was growing up I used to appreciate artists like Tabu Ley Rochereau. That was my father’s music.
About this person
Agbepa is considered one of the most significant figures in 20th-century Congolese and African popular music. His lyrics often explore themes of love, politics, technology, success, infidelity, religion, chicanery, and disillusionment. Through his music and stage performances, he introduced the slower style of soukous known as tcha tcho and popularized a flamboyant fashion subculture called La Sape, alongside Papa Wemba.
