Soul Makossa" is a 1972 hit song by Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango that became an international underground dance hit, peaking at #35 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song, an iconic example of the makossa music genre, features a distinctive chant and is the most sampled African song in history. Dibango's chant, "Mama-ko, mama-ssa, makomako-ssa," was famously adapted by Michael Jackson for "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and later sampled by Rihanna for "Don't Stop the Music". Soul Makossa"
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Soul Makossa" is a 1972 hit song by Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango that became an international underground dance hit, peaking at #35 on the US Billboard Hot 100. The song, an iconic example of the makossa music genre, features a distinctive chant and is the most sampled African song in history. Dibango's chant, "Mama-ko, mama-ssa, makomako-ssa," was famously adapted by Michael Jackson for "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" and later sampled by Rihanna for "Don't Stop the Music". Soul Makossa"
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Manu Dibango's seminal 1972 song "Soul Makossa" is the most sampled African song, boasting the iconic hook "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-ko-ssa," meaning "I dance" in Duala. A saxophonist and songwriter, Dibango merged jazz, funk, and Cameroonian music, collaborating with esteemed artists. Originally a B-side, the song's discovery in New York propelled it to fame, paving the way for African music on Western pop charts and inspiring Michael Jackson and Rihanna. Dibango's legacy ended on March 24, 202
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Manu Dibango's seminal 1972 song "Soul Makossa" is the most sampled African song, boasting the iconic hook "Mama-say, mama-sa, ma-ma-ko-ssa," meaning "I dance" in Duala. A saxophonist and songwriter, Dibango merged jazz, funk, and Cameroonian music, collaborating with esteemed artists. Originally a B-side, the song's discovery in New York propelled it to fame, paving the way for African music on Western pop charts and inspiring Michael Jackson and Rihanna. Dibango's legacy ended on March 24, 202
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What's Culture? on Instagram: "Soul Makossa by the Cameroonian Manu Dibango (1972). The saxophonist and pioneer of afro-funk created the song that roughly translates to ‘I will dance’ in the Cameroonian language of Douala. Soul Makossa is known to be the most sampled African song of all time, with its famous ‘Mama ko, mama sa, maka makossa’ being adopted by Michael Jackson’s Thriller hit ‘Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin’’’ (1982), Rihanna’s ‘Don’t Stop The Music’ (2007 and Ye’s ‘Lost in the World’ (2
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Peter Bryan on Instagram: "Manu Dibango - Soul Makossa [1972] Wikipedia: 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". The song has been referred to as the most sampled African son
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