The ghosts of 2016 have returned to haunt Congolese Lingala maestro Le Grand Mopao Koffi Olomide putting his highly anticipated show in Nairobi in limbo. Mr Olomide was blocked from performing and thrown out of the country, for allegedly assaulting one of his female dancers ahead of the extravaganza. Congolese music legend Koffi Olomide (second left) sings after receiving the AFRIMA legend award during the All Africa Music Awards in Lagos on November 21, 2021. Congolese singer Koffi Olomide and his dancers perform at The Koroga Festival at Nairobi Arboretum on March 13, 2016. The popular singer was deported alongside a few members of his crew and banned from setting foot in Kenya.

Source: Daily Nation December 07, 2023 22:25 UTC