Rhumba maestro from DRC Koffi Olomide. [Collins Kweyu,Standard]
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A storm is brewing between a Kenyan media house and Congolese promoter based in Kenya following the chaotic and disappointing Koffi Olomide performance at the MZuqa Festival, held last weekend in Kisumu.
The event, touted as a grand showcase of African music, attracted a large crowd of eager fans, with VVIP tickets priced at Sh10,000 and Sh5,000 for VIP attendees. Yet, rather than delivering on the promise of an electrifying performance by Olomide and his iconic Quartier Latin band, fans were left with a bitter taste in their mouths. The performance was widely criticised as uninspiring a stark contrast to the pre-event hype.
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