Cameroonian musician and songwriter, recording artist

Manu Dibango

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Cameroonian musician and songwriter, recording artist
Awards Received
Knight of the Legion of Honour
All African Music Legend Award
Nominated For
Grammy Award for Best R&B Instrumental Performance Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Composition

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". He died from COVID-19 on 24 March 2020.