He has collaborated with many musicians, including Fela Kuti, Herbie Hancock, Bill Laswell, Bernie Worrell, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, and Sly and Robbie. In 1998 he recored the album CubAfrica with Cuban artist Eliades Ochoa .
His Soul Makossa is often considered the first disco record (Jones and Kantonen, 1999). Prominent and loved by his country, he just celebrated his 50th musical anniversary in Cameroon, where he was greatly supported by the wife of the president of Cameroon.
Manu Dibango was the sole African who exposed African traditional music to the western world. His style took the world by storm when the American superstar, Michael Jackson took Manu's Soul Makossa which featured in Jackson's album in You wanna be startin' Something.[i/] This same hit today vibrates the music chart which featuresAkon. Obviously, Jackson lost the suit and had to pay the African Saxophonist for Damage.
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Ayé Africa
Manu Dibango Lyrics
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Eh e Africa
O Lipanda
Ah e e Africa
Eh e Africa
O Liberté
Soki na kati koteka pasi
Na pasi oyo ya boye
Ngai na bana mawa, Nakoka te
Basusu oyo naponaka
Bawela bokonnzi
Pe na ba-voitures
Bavoti tango ekomaka
Ngai nakomaka moto
Pona bango
Nakomi tuna: Mondele akende
Lipanda tozuwaka o ya nani e?
Africa e
Ah e e Africa
Eh e Africa
O Lipanda
Ah e e Africa
Eh e Africa
O Liberté
The song "Aye Africa" by Manu Dibango celebrates the continent of Africa with its vibrant cultures, distinct histories, and fervor for freedom. The repetitive chorus, "Ah e e Africa, Eh e Africa, O Lipanda, Ah e e Africa, Eh e Africa, O Liberté," is a nod to Africa's resilience in the face of colonialism, a period where African countries were robbed of their freedoms and had to fight for their independence.
The first verse of the song talks about the struggles of everyday life in Africa where poor infrastructure, poverty, and lack of opportunities hold people back. The lines "Kokata koni pasi soki na kati koteka pasi, Na pasi oyo ya boye ngai na bana mawa, Nakoka te" translate to "Stuck in the mud, If I push will I move? This road that leads nowhere, My kids are scared, And I cannot help but tremble, too." These lines emphasize the disappointments that many African communities face and their hopes for the future.
The second verse is a celebration of the diverse cultures, traditions, and innovations on the continent. The lines "Bavoti tango ekomaka, Ngai nakomaka moto pona bango, Nakomi tuna: Mondele akende, Lipanda tozuwaka o ya nani e? Africa e" mean "While they ride their cars, I ride my motorcycle, for them, they say: 'The white man is leaving,' but what will happen to Africa?" This verse underlines Africa's potential to produce and innovate as it moves towards economic and cultural independence.
Overall, Manu Dibango's "Aye Africa" is a soulful and inspirational salute to African culture, history, and to the notion of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Ah e e Africa
Expressing excitement about Africa
Eh e Africa
Repeating the excitement
O Lipanda
Calling out to the people of Lipanda
Ah e e Africa
Still excited about Africa
Eh e Africa
Repeating the excitement again
O Liberté
Calling out to the people of Liberté
Kokata koni pasi
If you don't have any place to go
Soki na kati koteka pasi
If you are lost and wandering
Na pasi oyo ya boye
On this road of life
Ngai na bana mawa, Nakoka te
I and my children are not afraid, we shall not fall
Basusu oyo naponaka
Those who stand in our way
Bawela bokonnzi
Will carry their heavy burden
Pe na ba-voitures
In their cars
Bavoti tango ekomaka
Talking loudly and making noise
Ngai nakomaka moto
I will ride my bike
Pona bango
Towards them
Nakomi tuna: Mondele akende
I say to them: The white man is coming
Lipanda tozuwaka o ya nani e?
Who will stand in the way of Lipanda?
Africa e
Africa is great
Ah e e Africa
Still excited about Africa
Eh e Africa
Repeating the excitement yet again
O Lipanda
Calling out to the people of Lipanda once more
Ah e e Africa
Final expression of excitement for Africa
Eh e Africa
Final repetition of the excitement for Africa
O Liberté
Final call out to the people of Liberté
Writer(s): manu dibango, franklin boukaka
Contributed by Tyler G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@castosemiono7155
A lamentation song for Africa. Wake up Africa.
@mauvaisguymrmatt5260
I cry how Cameroon lost this icon so soon😢😢
Rest Well Legend
@joseckmosomi7155
From Nairobi Kenya ....,This song by Manu Dibango - aye Africa, Liberte !!....Love this song To core, it reminds me of my Childhood life . Once i hear this song i remember My Late Dad 🥲🥲 , RIP my Beloved Dad ! 🙏
@cocombassiofficial
Honoured to have taken part in this momentous concert.
@epemengolle4137
And you brought in your usual energy.
@hermannbricedjoko8317
Was just more amazing in live . For those who where lucky taking part of 🤗🤗🤗
@lavoixdesanciens
Coco mbassi what honour to sée you here i love one of your song iwiye...
@MakusaroTesha
Tell us more. Some of us can only dream. RIP Legend .. 🥹😭🇹🇿
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@tafimutekwe2855
What a momentous occasion to have the great (African) Jamaican - British saxophonist Courtney Pine sharing the stage with our African legend and a whole orchestra. The great re-union of Africa and its long lost diaspora. Music has a language all of its own.