Alichosema Koffie Olomide kuhusu Mugabe

The France-based singer said he had come to Zimbabwe without asking for a fee.

“Mugabe loves Zimbabwe and nobody can contest that. He loves his country and Africa. For me, as an African, I’m proud of him because he loves Africa,” the singer said in Harare.

“He fights for Zimbabwe (to be) free. Mistakes or no mistakes, it is not my matter. He is a real patriot.”

Olomide said he felt honoured to perform at the wedding. 

“It’s an honour to have been chosen by the Presidential family to be the singer for their wedding. From the bottom of my heart, I say thank you to His Excellency Mr Mugabe and his wife,” he said.

“I met her (First Lady) today and I’m very touched and happy. This is one of the greatest days in my life of singing. I wish the best to Bona Mugabe and husband, the pilot.

“If the President gives me anything, it’s a token, but I didn’t charge for this. It’s a memorable day where I’m going to perform for more than 4,000 people.

“I came here because I like people and to make them happy. I like Zimbabwe, President Mugabe, and I’m not a politician but a singer who sings for everybody. Every time I come here, I feel love and friendship.”