Koffi Olomide
- January 4, 2024
- World Music Singer
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Koffi Olomide |
| Occupation | World Music Singer |
| Date Of Birth | Jul 13, 1956(1956-07-13) |
| Age | 68 |
| Birthplace | Kisangani |
| Country | DR Congo |
| Horoscope | Cancer |
Koffi Olomide Biography
| Name | Koffi Olomide |
| Birthday | Jul 13 |
| Birth Year | 1956 |
| Place Of Birth | Kisangani |
| Birth Country | DR Congo |
| Birth Sign | Cancer |
| Parents | Aminata Angélique Muyonge, Charles Agbepa |
| Spouse | Aliane Olomide |
| Children(s) | Didi Stone, Minou Olomidé, Del Pirlo Mourinho, Rocky Olomidé, Aristote Olomidé |
Koffi Olomide is one of the most popular and richest World Music Singer who was born on July 13, 1956 in Kisangani, DR Congo. Congolese singer, composer, and dancer whose band Quartier Latin celebrated its twentieth anniversary in 2006.
He was born in the same country as NBA player Serge Ibaka.
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.
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
- 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.’
He had seven children.
Koffi Olomide Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | World Music Singer |
| House | Living in own house. |
Koffi Olomide is one of the richest World Music Singer from DR Congo. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Koffi Olomide 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in business economics before starting a career in music. He played in the band Viva la Musica in the 1970s.
His album Haut de Gamme: Koweït, Rive Gauche was listed in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
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.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Koffi Olomide Dating?
According to our records, Koffi Olomide married to Aliane Olomide. As of December 1, 2023, Koffi Olomide’s is not dating anyone.
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Facts & Trivia
Koffi Ranked on the list of most popular World Music Singer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in DR Congo. Koffi Olomide celebrates birthday on July 13 of every year.
What did Koffi Olomide do in Kenya?
Four years after he was deported for assaulting one of his female dancers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport , Rhumba legend Koffi Olomide is back.
What does Koffi Olomide charge per show?
Tours remain one of Koffi Olomide’s biggest money earners. He charges at least $50,000 to perform in a show.
Is Koffi Olomide a mathematician?
He holds a Masters Degree in Mathematics Koffi Olomide is a proud holder of a Bachelors’ Degree in Business Economics. He also has a Masters’ Degree in Mathematics from the University of Paris.
Is Koffi Olomide Nigerian?
Lagos — KOFFI Olomide was born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo formerly Zaire in 1958. His father was Congolese while his mother was Nigeria , which explains his name. He was born into a family where education took above everything else.
Where does Koffi Olomide come from?
Kisangani, Democratic Republic of the Congo