The Zambian government has banned Congolese rumba singer, Koffi Olomide from performing in the country due to several allegations levelled against him. Olomide’s charges include sexually assaulting his dancers, kidnapping them and employing them without valid permits in France.
Koffi who regularly performs in Zambia, was due to hold two shows in Lusaka and Kitwe this month. The ban follows an appeal by the French embassy in Zambia, which requested local authorities to arrest Olomide if he travelled to the southern African country.
The appeal has been hailed by Zambian officials, who through the Minister of National Guidance and Religious Affairs, Godfridah Sumaili, told local media that the singer would be arrested upon arrival.
Olomide’s ban was also welcomed by the Zambia National Women’s Lobby (ZNWL), which said the singer should clear his name before performing in the country. “We believe as many Zambians do that Koffi Olomide should first be cleared of all the charges levelled against him before he can perform on Zambian soil,” the ZNWL said.
“ It is sad to note that Koffi Olomide’s illustrious music career has been marred by allegations of human rights violations and abuses, especially of women, who are in his care by virtue of employment. In 2016, Olomide was caught on camera assaulting one of his dancers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.

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