Is Koffi Olomide still king?

Koffi olomide, General Mopao on stage at the Koroga Festival at Arboretum Gardens, Nairobi on 13th March 2016. [PHOTO: FELIX KAVII]

Set to host his East Africa fans to a mega concert at Bomas of Kenya, Koffi Olomide, the king of rumba has made a big comeback with his new single that is in praise of his late friend and fellow music star, Papa Wemba, a hit that has reignited the old debate as to who between him and Werrason writes Valentine Mbuthia.

Among Koffi Olominde's big hits is Wake Up, a 2008 track in which he featured his fallen friend Papa Wemba. The YouTube version of the video attracted hundreds views after Papa Wemba dramatically died during a concert in April.
Now, Koffi has released a new single, a new talk-about Lingala hit that is dedicated to the late Papa Wemba.