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'Djoké 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".

PERSONNEL:

• Manu Dibango - (sax, vocals)
• Richard Descieux - (trumpet)
• Michel Alibo - (bass)
• Wouassi Brice - (drums)
• Wouassi Brice, Jean-Pierre Coco - (percussion)
• Jerry Malekani, Pierre Tchakounté - (guitars)
• Wally Badarou - (synthesizer)

TRACKS:

• SIDE A
• A1. Waka Juju
• A2. Douala Serenade
• A3. Africa Boogie

• SIDE B
• B1. Mouna Pola
• B2. Ma Marie
• B3. Manga-bolo