The Cameroon-born saxophonist’s 1972 tune took off in a New York club and became the most sampled African record ever Share on X. Opens in a new window. Share on Facebook. Opens in a new window. Share ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A message on his Facebook page reads, "His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be ...

Cameroonian singer-songwriter Manu Dibango has died while suffering from Covid-19. He was 86 years old. Dibango’s death was announced on his Facebook page: “It is with deep sadness that we announce ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Throughout his life, Dibango spoke wisely of the work of the African artist—on the simultaneous importance of geography and the ...

Legendary French producer Cerrone has released a new track, "Funk Makossa," which features Cameroonian jazz saxophonist Manu Dibango. (The title is a play on Dibango's 1972 hit "Soul Makossa," which ...

Manu Dibango, who brought African rhythms to Western popular music through his 1972 hit Soul Makossa, died from complications of the coronavirus, according to his official Facebook page. “It is with ...

Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today. From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on ...