MANU DIBANGO

The iconic Manu Dibango from French Cameroon was one of the top Saxophone and vibraphone players in the industry. In fact, he’s considered a legend for his funky jazz music. Since he came from Cameroon, he also developed a musical style that made him an expert in fusing funk and Cameroonian music. His 1972 singer called Soul Makossa will forever be remembered as one of his prized songs. Dibango spent decades in the industry as a top-notch instrumentalist and songwriter.

His lawyers must have been busy in his two lawsuits against Jackson and Rihanna, both of whom used lines from his songs without permission or credits. He has planned everything for his retirement from his finances down to his insurance plans. However, he fell into the clutches of the novel coronavirus last March in Paris, France. His loss was a great deal in the jazz music scenes. However, his legacy will forever remain.