Manu Dibango Dies: ‘Soul Makossa’ Artist Had Coronavirus Complications, Was 86

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Argentine comic book artist, Juan Gimenez passed away at the age of 76 after suffering from COVID-19. The veteran comic artist known for contributing to the Heavy Metal animated movie released in the '80s is believed to have developed complications after contracting Coronavirus. The Coronavirus pandemic has been taking many people into its clutches all over the world. Before Juan Gimenez's demise, Coronavirus resulted in the death of many renowned personalities like Manu Dibango, Mark Blum, Floyd Cardoz, Joe Diffie, Andrew Jack.

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Stardom is no safeguard to the global coronavirus pandemic.

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Last week, 86-year-old Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango died of COVID-19. Dibango’s music shook the world: His discography spans six decades and at least as many genres, with forays into jazz, funk, and hip-hop. Over roughly 60 albums as a singer, songwriter, composer, and instrumentalist, Dibango showed the world a staggering range of African music, but his biggest impact was felt in his homeland. “Everyone I know grew up on him—all generations,” says Jovi, 36, a Cameroonian rapper and producer. Grammy-winning Cameroonian bassist Richard Bona concurs: “We are all Manu’s children.”

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Manu Dibango has sadly passed away at the age of 86.

Cameroonian jazz musician Manu Dibango has died at the age of 86 from coronavirus.

Manu Dibango, who fused African rhythms with funk to become one of the most influential musicians in world dance music, died Tuesday (March 24) with the coronavirus, according to his music publisher. He was 86.

Manu Dibango, the pioneering Cameroonian jazz musician whose song “Soul Makossa” was interpolated in Michael Jackson’s hit “Wanna Be Starting Something,” died in Paris Tuesday after contracting Covid-19, according to The Guardian and multiple news outlets. He was 86.

Manu Dibango, the afro-jazz great behind hits including “Soul Makossa,” died Tuesday morning (March 24) from COVID-19, the BBC and AFP report. He was 86. “A voice raises from far away,” a statement on his Facebook page began. “It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove.” There will be a private funeral service before a tribute is held “when possible,” according to the statement.

He was best known for 1972's 'Soul Makossa.'

Manu Dibango, aged 86, passed away this morning due to Coronavirus. The veteran saxophone legend known for his expertise in jazz, funk and traditional west African styles of music, succumbed to COVID-19 on Tuesday morning and passed away at a hospital in Paris. The 86-year-old music stalwart was recognised worldwide for his contemporary style, fusing jazz and funk music with traditional sounds belonging to the African country, Cameroon.

Jazz great Manu Dibango, best known for his 1972 hit “Soul Makoosa,” has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to a statement on his official Facebook page.

Renowned jazz man Manu Dibango, to many the beloved Papy Groove who served as an inspiration and pioneer of his art, has died with the coronavirus, his official Facebook page announced. He was 86.