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Koffi Olomide is listed as a singer-songwriter, singer and guitarist. Koffi Olomide was born in Kisangani, Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo on July 13, 1956. That works out to 70 years old in 2026.
My Take
Koffi Olomide, the self-styled King of Ndombolo, is a force I am still discovering, and the first time I heard his explosive high notes against that deep, throaty baritone, it genuinely raised the hair on my arms. A singer, guitarist, producer, and dancer who founded Quartier Latin International, he carried Congolese music far beyond its borders. He is not a controversy-free figure, and I won't pretend otherwise, but that turbulence is inseparable from his enormous presence. I would jump at the chance to hear that offbeat, unmistakable voice live just once.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Koffi Olomide
- Name (Japanese)
- コフィ・オロミデ
- Reading
- こふぃ・おろみで
- Born
- July 13, 1956 (age 70)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Kisangani, Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Occupation
- singer-songwriter / singer / guitarist / recording artist
2. Links
- Official sitehttp://kofficentral.fr
- Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/koffiolomide_officiel/
- Xhttps://x.com/koffiolomide01
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Koffi%20Olomide
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q735736
3. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Koffi Olomide born?
Born July 13, 1956 (age 70).
Where is Koffi Olomide from?
Koffi Olomide is from Kisangani, Tshopo, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
What does Koffi Olomide do?
Koffi Olomide works as singer-songwriter, singer, guitarist, recording artist.
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