Joel Savage and Manu Dibango
Jazz great Manu Dibango, best known for his 1972 hit “Soul
Makossa,” has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to a
statement on his official Facebook page.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Manu
Dibango, our Papy Groove, who passed away on the 24th of March 2020, at 86 years
old, further to Covid-19,” it said.
“His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a
tribute to his memory will be organized when possible,” the message added.