Perhaps best known for his slow style of soukous, which he called Tcha Tcho, Koffi Olomide began his career as a singer in Papa Wemba's band, Viva la Musica. He struck out on his own in the ‘80s, forming his own band, Quartier Latin, and finding widespread success—both with the band and under his own name—with a run of albums that continues to this day. One of Africa's best-selling acts, his career hasn't been without controversy—his music was banned for obscenity in Mali. Explore the work of a singular figure in African music with this playlist.