- Legendary Congolese musician Koffi Olomide married his longtime lover Cindy Le Coeur, afterdating for about two decades
- The couple, aged 69 and 43 respectively, arrived in style and exchanged vows before close friends, family, and a Congolese state official
- Fans flooded social media with congratulatory messages, celebrating the long-awaited union and the couple’s stylish wedding looks
Legendary Congolese musician Koffi Olomide is officially off the market after tying the knot with his longtime partner, fellow singer Cindy Le Coeur.
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The couple, who had been dating for about twenty years, exchanged vows in a civil ceremony on Saturday, February 28, surprising fans worldwide who had never seen them officially wed.
Inside Koffi Olomide’s wedding
Olomide, widely known as the King of Ndombolo, shared the news on his Instagram page, posting videos from the lavish event.
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At 69, he looked every bit the monarch, stepping out in cream flared pants, a cream coat with gold accents, a gold shirt, white heeled boots, and shades.
Cindy, 43, matched his regal energy, wearing cream pants paired with a patterned pink-and-cream top and perfectly done facebeat that accentuated her beauty.
“We were all beautiful and elegantly dressed, radiant as ever. Tasty as ever,” Olomide said in a post.
The couple arrived at the lavish private venue in a Mercedes S-Class, exuding class and sophistication.
Olomide walked down the aisle confidently, hand in hand with his daughter, Minou Olomide, while Cindy followed shortly after, both radiating joy.
Though not a traditional white wedding, the civil ceremony was attended by close friends and family.
The couple exchanged vows before a Congolese state official and their witnesses. Laughter filled the room when Olomide placed a ring on Cindy’s finger, mumbling a few funny words in French that left attendees gasping and giggling.
The union was sealed with several affectionate smooches before the couple signed their marriage certificate and proudly displayed their rings.
Olomide captioned his post:
“May our happiness be yours.”
Additional footage showed the couple sharing a dance after the formalities.
Watch the video below:
Fans weigh in
News of the wedding immediately sparked a flood of congratulatory messages online. Fans took to social media to celebrate the newlyweds, sharing heartfelt messages and playful remarks about the long-awaited union.
Here are some of the messages shared:
Official Iyanii:
“Wangu anataka ndoa na 3months🙌🏾😅truly patience pays.”
ogaobinna:
“Hehehehe good boy. I wanna be Koffi when I grow up.”
teshisbeautyplace:
“Love is a beautiful thing.”
nebulazzkenya:
“Nimebaki na 19 years alafu na tie knot pia.”
bclout_wallace:
“Mnafanya aje inafika 20 years 😂😂mi hata miezi mbili imenishinda, anyway congratulations.”
irunguciru:
“Mimi usiporeply text yangu for 2 hours nakublock 20 years nitaweza kweli. Congratulations to them.”
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Why did a Kisumu man break down for Koffi Olomide?
In another story, a Kisumu fan was overwhelmed with emotion as he professed his love for the legendary musician during a past event.
Moved by the display, Olomide acknowledged the fan, sharing a brief but meaningful moment on stage.
The video of the encounter quickly went viral on TikTok, sparking reactions from social media commentators.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
