Quartier latin
Awards & Honours
52
Awards Won
3
Honours
3
Rankings
4
Covers
3
Records
Quartier Latin's achievements are nothing short of historic within the African music industry. They hold the distinction of being the longest-running active band in Africa, maintaining commercial viability for over 35 years. Koffi Olomide's induction into the African Music Hall of Fame cements his status as a titan of the genre. The group's record for the largest concert attendance in Africa for a single artist remains unmatched. Their ability to dominate charts across the continent and in Francophone Europe demonstrates a level of consistency that few peers achieve.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Record
Largest concert attendance in Africa for a single artist during a performance in Kinshasa.
African Music Hall of Fame
Induction of Koffi Olomide and Quartier Latin for lifetime contribution to African music.
Ambassador of Peace
Appointment of Koffi Olomide as a cultural ambassador to promote peace and unity.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest African Artists of All Time
100 Greatest African Songs
Most Influential Groups in African History
Magazine Covers
Elle Afrique
1995-06-15
Koffi Olomide: The King of Rumba
Rolling Stone Africa
2018-03-20
Legends of Soukous
Paris Match
1992-11-10
Quartier Latin in Paris
Vogue Paris
1994-08-05
African Fashion Icons
Records & Feats
Longest Running Active Band in Africa
Maintaining continuous activity and releasing music for over 35 years since 1986.
Highest Concert Attendance in Africa
Drawing over 100,000 attendees for a single performance in Kinshasa.
Most Streamed Ndombolo Track
Amina video accumulating millions of views on YouTube and Spotify.