Congolese singer Koffi Olomidé sentenced in France for kidnapping

Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide

Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide. He has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the kidnapping of his former dancers.  PHOTO | FILE | NMG

Congolese rhumba star Koffi Olomidé has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for the kidnapping of his former dancers.

The Versailles Court in France pronounced the verdict on December 13. The Congolese singer was, however, acquitted of sexual assault charges he had earlier on been charged with on the same dancers-- the former members of his Quartier Latin band.