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Koffi Olomide's Show In South Africa Has Been Cancelled

Shimmy Beach Club has confirmed the cancellation of the Congolese artist Koffi Olomide's show after a petition circulated, demanding that the convicted rapist be banned from performing in the country. Olomide  was found guilty of the statutory rape of one of his former dancers when she was 15.

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Controversial singer Koffi Olomide.

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