The legendary Congolese singer Koffi Olomide gave a disappointing and lackluster performance at Mzuqa Fest that sparked a wave of outrage left many fans bitter, disgruntled and betrayed.
Le Grand Mopao known for his iconic rhumba hits, was expected to deliver a high-energy, live performance, but instead, he took the stage armed with nothing more than a flash drive, opting to sing along to pre-recorded tracks.
The backlash was swift and furious, especially among those who had paid up to Sh. 15,000 for VVIP tickets, anticipating a full, live band experience.
Fans were left stunned after the curtain-raising artists performed with live music, only for Koffi Olomide to deliver a lackluster show, singing over playback.
One irate attendee took to X (formerly Twitter), venting: “Everything was great until Koffi Olomide appeared on stage with just a flash drive, after being preceded by artists who performed with full bands. What a letdown!”
But the disappointment didn’t end there. A viral TikTok video further stoked the flames of anger, showing Koffi recording himself onstage while lip-syncing to his own songs.
The footage went viral, with many fans accusing the music legend of being unprepared and disrespectful to his loyal followers.
One particularly scorned netizen wrote: “We paid Sh. 15,000 for VVIP tickets, and he’s here recording himself? Can’t he trust anyone else with his phone? Koffi, you’ve lost us.”
The controversy has left a bitter taste in the mouths of many, who feel that the MZUQA Fest experience did not match the high expectations set by the event’s hype, was a total ripoff and disrespectful.
The reason behind Koffi Olomide’s disappointing performance remains unclear. While unverified reports suggest that logistical challenges may have impacted the band’s setup, there has been no official statement from the artist or his management to confirm these claims.
This lack of clarity has only added to fans’ frustration, leaving many wondering if Koffi Olomide will make amends with a future performance to redeem the disappointing experience.
What should have been a celebration of Koffi Olomide’s legendary career has now become a cautionary tale of fans expecting more from an artist of his stature.
Other reactions from social media included:
priceless jewell: “Waste of money, time and resources…how come he didn’t perform live using CD to perform.”
Ranking Jeff: “Check with the promoter and see what the contract entails & stop blaming artists sometimes. As soon as I saw Koffi being welcomed, sheep shepherded solo, my senses went up.”
pub-law: “15,000 to watch a person lip-syncing with no live band.”
Kenyan Advisor: “The Organizer did not Pay for his band.”
