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April 6, 2020
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the loved ones of Manu Dibango. There is no question that he was a talented musician whose sounds brought joy to many. Please allow the God of all comfort to sustain you during your sadness.
GEA
April 1, 2020
We express our sympathies to the Dibango family, many, many friends, colleagues and fans. May you find comfort in your wealth of fond memories together. His song "Soul Makossa" was a great hit. May the God of all comfort bless your hearts with his loving kindness and peace as He strengthens you to cope at this difficult time.
Joseph Regalado
March 31, 2020
I was 13 years old when "Soul Makossa" was a hit ! I still have the 45 rpm . You will be missed, now I will listen to the song , so many memories Thank You !! RIP in Jesus.
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Emlyn
March 26, 2020
I am so sorry about the loss of Manu. Such greatness lost! The Dibango family has my deepest condolences. I pray that you will be surrounded continuously with love and support. And, as you go through this difficult time, may Almighty God give you everlasting comfort (2 Thess. 2:16).
March 26, 2020
Beautiful music that will be missed, my condolences to the Dibango family, may God be with you as you go through this very difficult time of your loss.
March 25, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family of Manu Dibango. May God comfort you and give you peace as you mourn your loss.
BRY
March 25, 2020
So very sorry to the Dibango Family to hear of Manu's passing, May the Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with loving kindness and strength as you cope through each difficult day with thIs precious loss in your lives.
Rolf Staehler
March 25, 2020
Manu has accompanied me during the last 40 years with his wonderful music and always positive spirit and smile. His music was what we all had in our family common despite the differences in music taste. I saw Manu and his great bands more than 10 times live in concerts and participated in his 70s anniversary concert in Paris.
I am loosing my last Heroe and am very sad and puzzled. His music will live on forever!
March 25, 2020
The Manu Dibango Family have my deepest sympathy.May the spirit of God give you the peace and strength to go on.I hope the wonderful memories comfort your heart.
March 25, 2020
My condolences to the family and friends. I ready enjoyed his music, he was a great musician, I may God bring comfort to the many lives he has touched.
March 25, 2020
Manu, thank you for the great music you provided. We pray that God continues to strengthen and comfort the family during this difficult time.
Gary Kelly
March 24, 2020
"SOUL MAKOSSA" was my introduction to this man and his music. "LILY" was on the flip side of that Atlantic 45.
Manu Dibango was first and so far only musician from Cameroon that I am aware of.
In the 20+ years after being introduced to his music, I was only able to acquire three of his albums here in Virginia although years aftewr their respective release.
Most record departments and stores in this part of Virginia did not stock or carry such unless there was a demand or at least big hits.
After finding bargain record stores and some flea markets while casually browsing, I came across some Manu Dibango.
I had been aware that there were other 45's Atlantic released, but there appeared to be zero promotion.
MTV did not exist until June 1981, then their programming did not include any Black, Country, Folk, Classical, or Jazz videos. Only the Rock their target audience was white males between 15 and 35. After the Japanese (Sony) bought Columbia Records (the oldest, biggest record company in the world) they told MTV that if they would not play Michael Jackson, Sony would pull all of their content.
I do not have cable now and when I last did, MTV was not showing anything of interest this 1958 born male wanted to see.
I just finished four off and on hours watching and listening to Manu Dibango by way of You Tube.
Rest in Peace. You will be missed. I am glad lots of your music was recorded for prosperity. It is a shame you were not one of the artists that appeared on LIVE AID nor at one of the Hampton Jazz Festivals.
Steele
March 24, 2020
We are losing to many of our Seniors to this virus which is devastating to all of us. To Mr Dibangos family I am so sorry for your loss. You have my sincere sympathy. May God continue to be with the family and with our Country.
March 24, 2020
I am sorry regarding the loss of your loved one. This disease is terrible. We have so much to contend with without it. I pray they speedily find a cure, so it will not continue to attack ones. May the God of Comfort, continue to comfort the family, during these difficult times.
Sue
March 24, 2020
Thoughts and prayers go out to Manu's family, friends, and fellow fans. One of the joys of my childhood is a busload of kids, listening to the radio, and all singing "Soul Makossa" with enthusiasm and happiness that I still feel when I hear the song. Bless you for the gift of music.
JE Sowell
March 24, 2020
Manu Dibango was a truly gifted musician. He will be missed. Sending prayers and words of comfort to his family and friends. Please accept my sincere condolences.
David C
March 24, 2020
Heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Manu Dibango. May his music and cherished memories bring comfort along with the soothing comfort provided by God of all comfort.
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