• ODM Communications Director Phillip Etale was forced to apologise after facing backlash for criticising Koffi Olomide’s dress style
• Phillip Etal tweeted that he didn’t like the musician’s dressing, comparing Olomide’s attire to his agemates, which sparked outrage on social media.
• Netizens express anger towards Etale’s comments, leading to a public apology from the ODM communications director

Orange Democratic Movement Communications Director Phillip Etale was forced to apologise after netizens took him on for criticising Rhumba maestro Koffi Olomide’s dress code.

Etale took to his Twitter platform and insinuated that Olomide should dress as his agemates, then went on to name a few of them.

“This man is called Koffi Olomide. He is 66. His agemates are Papa Wa Roma, JB Muturi, Martha Karua, Theresa May, Steve Harvey, Dwane Casey, Mukesh Ambani et’al. But his dress code makes him mad me off big time,” said Etale, which made netizens angry in return.

Reactions from netizens:

Ben Yada:

“Yaani na hii akili yote umebebea Azimio coalition huwezi fikiria. Koffi is a musician, not some lawyer or speaker. Kichwa imekuwa tu kama signpost ya Nyamakima.”

Rock:

“Just let him be.”

Ken ochieng’:

“Maisha ni yake, We shughulika na yako.”

Muhammad Ali:

“Did you want him to act your dad?”

Shujaa:

“Understand brand and consistency. Take a look at @juacaliGenge he has been consistent with his hairstyle all.through because that’s what gives him identity as a brand.”

Arch. Otieno Allan

“Mopao himuselufu; he is a musician. His fans love his dressing! But I tend to agree with you.”

BN John:

“Koffi Olomide is an international brand and an influencer. What’s he’s wearing is not his choice of clothes, he’s paid to promote their brand from shoes, clothes, bags and caps. Paris town and francophone are world’s fashion gurus. Wewe endelea hapo na ujinga na kiherehere yako.”

RKL:

“Boss Leo umetukosea.”

When the heat became too hot in the kitchen, Etale decided to leave the debate and went to apologise on another tweet.

“Poleni bas.Koffi Olomide aka Quadra Kora Man, Grand Mopao Mokonzi, Mukulukulu, Patraõ, Le Rambo, Nkolo Lupemba, Mokolo Bilanga etc is a good man. A great artist, fashionista and man of the people. Mobali malamu,”he said.

9 times Koffi Olomide has worn eye-catching outfits

In another story, Koffi Olomide, who is arguably one of the most stylish artistes in Africa showcased different outfits in his various music videos giving them a unique touch.

In the TUKO.co.ke story, it was established that the legendary singer dresses like a 35-year-old. It is not easy to tell that the old man is in his 60s.

Over the years, Olomide has also mentored a lot of stylish artistes under his label Quartier Latin International orchestra. Among them are renowned singers Fally Ipupa and Ferré Gola.

Source: TUKO.co.ke