A Congolese judge has extended the detention of international rumba star, Koffi Olomide for 15 days. Koffi made his first appearance on Friday at the court of first instance at Gombe from a prison cell in Makala where he is being held.

The Congolese star seen here with the President Robert Mugabe had requested bail but Barrister Francis Okito, a strong advocate for women’s rights pressed hard for the demand to be rejected.  Koffi Olomide was remanded in custody since July 26, 2016 and has been visited by many Congolese musicians including his wife.