At 70, Congolese music legend Koffi Olomidé is focused less on past achievements and more on the legacy he will leave behind. The artist, who helped transform soukous music into the slower and more sensual Tcha Tcho, has built a career spanning decades, with thousands of songs and dozens of albums shaping generations of African musicians. Born to a Sierra Leonean mother and a Congolese father, Olomidé credits his economics and management degree with helping him become both a successful musician and businessman. Despite international acclaim, he has never won a Grammy, something he says does not bother him particularly because he values audience support above all. Nevertheless, he believes the Grammys have a bias toward English-language artists. As he prepares for a 65,000-seat concert in Brussels, he hopes his children, collaborators, and fans will preserve his musical legacy for future generations.
African Business