Manu Dibango

Quick Facts

Date Of Birth	Dec 12, 1933(1933-12-12)
Age	91
Date Of Death	2020-03-24
Country	Cameroon
Horoscope	Sagittarius

Manu Dibango Biography

Manu Dibango is one of the most popular and richest Saxophonist who was born on December 12, 1933 in Douala, Littoral Region, Cameroon. As of June 1, 2023, Manu has a net worth approximately $5 Million. His hit “Soul Makossa”, was a major influence on the His hit “Soul Makossa” served as an influence for the Michael Jackson song “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’.” song, “Wanna Be Starting Somethin'”.

The 1972 single “Soul Makossa” was released by a vibraphone and saxophone player.

He was the Cameroon Music Corporation’s first chairman.

He was born to Duala and Yabassi parents in Douala Cameroon.

Manu Dibango Net Worth

Manu is one of the richest Saxophonist from Cameroon. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Manu Dibango 's net worth $5 Million.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Manu Dibango Girlfriend

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Facts & Trivia

Manu Ranked on the list of most popular Saxophonist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in Cameroon. Manu Dibango celebrates birthday on December 12 of every year.

Top Facts about Manu Dibango

1. Manu Dibango was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter.
2. He was born on December 12, 1933, in Douala, Cameroon.
3. Dibango’s music blended African rhythms with jazz and funk.
4. His most famous song is “Soul Makossa” (1972).
5. Dibango collaborated with many international artists throughout his career.
6. He played the saxophone, piano, vibraphone, and marimba.
7. In 2004, he was appointed a UNESCO Artist for Peace.
8. Dibango died on March 24, 2020 due to COVID-19 complications.
9. He recorded over 40 albums during his lifetime.
10. Dibango’s influence can be heard in contemporary African music today.

How did Manu Dibango died?

Coronavirus disease

Is Manu Dibango still alive?

March 24, 2020

Where is Manu Dibango from?

Douala, Cameroon

Who is Manu Dibango wife?

Already well known through recordings, he then traveled to Africa again to tour Zaire with African Jazz in 1961. His wife Coco came with him, and they decided to stay for two years to manage a nightclub, in which Dibango performed regularly with his band.

Who did Soul Makossa?

Manu Dibango , an Afro-Jazz star best known for his hit single “Soul Makossa,” died March 24 at a hospital in France. He was 86.