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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Congolese rumba artist Koffi Olomide has been criticised by some Zimbabweans for chanting President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s name in a song released on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The artist, born Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, flew to Zimbabwe to collaborate with local artiste Rokford \u201cRokie\u201d Josphats three weeks ago.<\/p>\n

On the track, Patati Patata Koffi\u2019s deep voice is heard singing: \u201cZimbabwe hoyee! ED Mnangagwa, Number 1!\u201d<\/p>\n

The lyrics did not go down well with a section of Zimbabweans, particularly those in the opposition.<\/p>\n

The \u201cshout out\u201d, as it is referred to in nightclub and party scenes, irritated MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere, who did not hide her displeasure. She said in a Facebook post:<\/p>\n

So, your \u2018plan\u2019 is to capture artists, make them sing your praise and then you will suddenly become popular?<\/p>\n

It will not work. The people can see from their pockets that the country is going in the wrong direction. Rumba propaganda won\u2019t change this. We need new leaders.<\/p>\n

Another prominent goverment critic, Hopewell Chin\u2019ono, who has been arrested three times in the past twelve months on spurious charges, said:<\/p>\n

The song died before it was even heard. It is probably the most expensive music production in Zimbabwe, but it will die because one name was mentioned.<\/p>\n

The song was recorded under Passion Java Records, a company owned by prosperity preacher Passion Java.<\/p>\n

Java, a self-proclaimed prophet and comedian, is vigorously pushing on social media for Mnangagwa\u2019s popularity.<\/p>\n

Koffi, 65, is not new to politics. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, he recently joined the Alliance des Forces Democratiques du Congo political party.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. Congolese rumba artist Koffi Olomide has been criticised by some Zimbabweans for chanting President Emmerson Mnangagwa\u2019s name in a song released on Wednesday. The artist, born Antoine Christophe Agbepa Mumba, flew to Zimbabwe to collaborate with local artiste Rokford \u201cRokie\u201d Josphats three weeks ago. 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