Manu Dibango: Biography, Facts and Career
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Emmanuel N'Djoké "Manu" Dibango (12 December 1933 – 24 March 2020) was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter who played saxophone and vibraphone. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk, and traditional Cameroonian music. His father was a member of the Yabassi ethnic group, while his mother was a Duala. He was best known for his 1972 single "Soul Makossa". The song has been referred to as the most sampled African song in addition Dibango, himself, as the most sampled African musician in history. He died from COVID-19 on 24 March 2020.
Quick facts about Manu Dibango
- Full name: Manu Dibango
- Born: 1933-12-12
- Nationality: France
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q445829
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Who is Manu Dibango?
Emmanuel N'Djoké "Manu" Dibango (12 December 1933 – 24 March 2020) was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter who played saxophone and vibraphone.
What nationality is Manu Dibango?
Manu Dibango is France.
When was Manu Dibango born?
Manu Dibango was born on 1933-12-12.
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