KOFFI OLOMIDIEUX GOAT
Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, known as Koffi Olomidé, was born on July 13, 1956, in Stanleyville, Belgian Congo. He is a singer-songwriter, music producer, and public figure from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
After starting his career as a lyricist for various Congolese musicians, he gained public recognition in 1977 with "Synza," performed in a trio with Papa Wemba and King Kester Emeneya. In 1986, he founded and led the Quartier Latin International orchestra, which accompanied him on stage and on his albums starting in 1992. The orchestra saw the rise of future music stars such as Fally Ipupa and Ferre Gola. His career experienced a resurgence from 1990 when he joined Sonodisc.
His career spans nearly five decades. He was the first black African artist to fill the Bercy concert hall and is one of 12 African musicians mentioned in the "1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
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