Manu Dibango Waka Juju
Release date:
January 17, 2020
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Reissue of the 1982 album by Manu Dibango. Released in 1982, the album "Waka Juju" marks a return to Afrosound. We hear titles like "Douala Serenade" or "Ma Marie", a tribute to his wife. "Waka juju" is an ode to juju, the traditional Yoruba music that has become Nigeria's most popular style. Emmanuel N'Djok Dibango (born 12 December 1933) is a Cameroonian musician and song-writer who plays saxophone and vibraphone. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk, and traditional Cameroonian music. He is best known for his 1972 single "Soul Makossa".
Tracklist:
- 1. Waka Juju
- 2. Douala Serenade
- 3. Africa Boogie
- 4. Mouna Pola
- 5. Ma Marie
- 6. Manga-Bolo
