Congolese Rhumba legend Koffi Olomide attracted attention with his fashion choices and energetic performance at veteran Kenyan broadcaster Fred Machoka’s 50th anniversary celebration, leaving many Kenyans on social media praising his style.
The 70-year-old musician arrived at the milestone event wearing a crisp white blouse, black-and-white striped trousers and a black hat. He completed the look with gold jewellery, creating an outfit that quickly became a talking point among guests and online fans.
Beyond his appearance, Koffi delivered a lively performance that kept Rhumba enthusiasts entertained throughout the evening. His stage presence demonstrated why he remains one of the most recognisable figures in African Rhumba music.
The celebration brought together several established musicians to honour Machoka’s five decades in broadcasting. Among the performers were Rhumba queen Mbilia Bel, Cameroonian music star Sam Fan Thomas, and veteran Kenyan groups Les Wanyika and Them Mushrooms.
However, it was Koffi’s distinctive outfit that generated plenty of reactions online after images and videos from the event circulated on social media.
Some users responded with humour, expressing interest in getting pieces of his outfit. One woman reportedly said she wanted his white blouse to wear during Christmas celebrations, while another jokingly asked him to leave the trousers for younger people.
Other fans praised the singer for maintaining his confidence and sense of style at 70. Some described him as a fashionista, while others focused on his performance and thanked him for entertaining the audience.
Not everyone was impressed by his choice of clothing, however. One social media user questioned his decision to wear the wide-legged trousers, showing that his fashion statement attracted both praise and criticism.
The anniversary celebration also attracted attention because of a reported disagreement involving Machoka and his niece, Gloria Orwoba.
Machoka reportedly asked security personnel to remove Orwoba from the stage after she began chanting “Wantam,” a political slogan associated with calls for President William Ruto to serve only one term.
The incident became another talking point from the event. Orwoba later defended her uncle, acknowledging that he had the right to deal with her while also responding to the disagreement and explaining why she felt compelled to remind him of something.