Manu Dibango
Manu Dibango was a celebrated Cameroonian musician and saxophonist known for his fusion of jazz, funk, and traditional African music. His iconic single 'Soul Makossa' gained worldwide acclaim and is considered a classic in the genre. Throughout his career, he collaborated with various artists, including Moreira Chonguiça, and left a lasting impact on the global music scene before his passing in 2020.
Born on Dec 12, 1933 (91 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burkina Faso | 1 | 7.00 | 0.27% | +0% | 20,903,273 | 55,742 | $17,000 | 45$ |
| Brazil | 1 | 7.00 | 0.07% | +0% | 211,049,527 | 157,265 | $1,500,000 | 1,118$ |
| Totals | 2 | 231,952,800 | 213,007 | $1,517,000 | 1,163$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Brazil:
Ceelo performed the song 'Soul Makossa' originally by Manu Dibango.
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Burkina Faso:
Manu Dibango is mentioned as a renowned artist whose repertoire is being presented at the festival.
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Cameroon:
Manu Dibango is celebrated for his contributions to music and culture.
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Cameroon:
Manu Dibango was a renowned musician known for his contributions to the music industry.
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Sweden:
Manu Dibango's song 'Soul Makossa' was played at The Loft and is part of the disco music legacy.
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Costa Rica:
Eulalia included musical influences from Manu Dibango in her work.
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Cameroon:
Manu Dibango is a renowned musician known for his contributions to the music world.
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Nigeria:
The event honoured legendary pioneers such as Fela Kuti, Hugh Masekela, Manu Dibango, Abdullah Ibrahim, and Miriam Makeba.
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Mozambique:
Moreira Chonguiça collaborated with Manu Dibango, a Cameroonian musician, on his album 'M&M'.
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