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Manu Dibango at 80

Saxophonist Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango

Duration: 29 minutes

First broadcast: on BBC World Service OnlineLatest broadcast: on BBC World Service Online

From humble beginnings in Cameroon, saxophonist Emmanuel "Manu" N'Djoké Dibango has become one of Africa’s most-revered music legends. His musical style fuses jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. His seminal LP Soul Makossa, released in 1972, catapulted him onto the global stage. The chart-topping track Wanna Be Starting Something by the late king of pop Michael Jackson, and Rihanna’s 2007 single Don’t Stop The Music all drew their inspiration from Soul Makossa. Manu, as his fans fondly call him, celebrated his 80th birthday this month (12 December). In a special conversation with the BBC's Audrey Brown, he reflects on his long music career and reveals what makes him tick. Show less

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