Information reaching Kossyderrickent has it that Rwandans have begun the boycotting of Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, popularly known as, Koffi Olomide’s concert Kigali. (Read More Here).
According to information, Koffi Olomide, is set for his concert at Kigali Arena, Rwanda, which will hold on December 4, 2021. Due to his conviction for rape, Rwandans aren’t in support of him coming to their country.
Recall that even South Africans and Zambians had to boycott his concert a few years ago. Now, Rwandans are doing the same.
Koffi Olomidé is a huge star of rumba and soukous which are popular across much of Africa. Olomidé was first charged in 2012 with aggravated rape but the charges were reduced.
Four dancers who used to work for the musician told the court that he sexually assaulted them multiple times between 2002 and 2006. They said the assaults happened in the Democratic Republic of Congo and France.
He was handed a two-year suspended jail sentence by a court in France in absentia, as he failed to turn up.
Reactions from Rwandans below:
King Djalil
@Kiingdjalil
Instead of paying Koffi and all the other international mediocre artists give those millions to all the Rwandan young artists instead. Tickets are still getting sold out, Y’all saw the TRAPPISH Concert.
#CancelKoffiKigaliConcert.
giramata.
@gira_amata
its so infuriating that you’re tweeting details about this concert, liking & retweeting people advertising it while ignoring the legitimate calls to #CancelKoffiKigaliConcert so unfazed/ unbothered about inviting a rapist & pedophile- banned from performing in 5+ countries.
EDUN Snowflake
@PitiiieeeEmmaaa
Ohhhh waking up on people who are mad because I said , abuser shouldn’t be given a platform? This is what I signed up for!!Loudly crying faceLoudly crying faceLoudly crying faceFace with tears of joyFace with tears of joy
Good morning to people who will not go to support a rapist. ONLY Kissing face with closed eyes
While we are still here let’s
#CancelKoffiKigaliConcert.
CYYSA
@AmirRugema
This is not “kugendera mu kigare”, peer pressure, or whatever you choose to call it. It is simple even if you do not listen. WE WILL NOT SUPPORT A RAPIST, ABUSER, AND PEDOPHILE. #CancelKoffiKigaliConcert.
Eva
@EvaNishimwe
South Africa and Zambia did the right thing and banned him from performing. If we say Rwanda cares about violence against women, then this is one way to show that it’s not just words. #CancelKoffiKigaliConcert.
#cancelkoffiolomidekigaliconcert
@LaureAnnie
Call me crazy or whatever you want but I’m doing this for the next generation. They won’t have to feel unheard or not seen. Stop giving abusers a platform. WE ARE TIRED #CANCELKOFFIKIGALICONCERT.
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— Les Misérables (@iamdedit) November 25, 2021
