Koffi Olomide joins new political party

Koffi Olomide

Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide. PHOTO | FILE | NMG

By  PATRICK ILUNGA

Contributor

What you need to know:

  • This is not Olomide's first attempt at politics. A few years ago, he joined PPRD party.
  • The musician has previously shown interest in contesting for a senate seat and occasionally speaks on political and security issues in his country. 

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