Soul Makossa - Manu Dibango (Original)

A true musician never dies, he just stops performing live. Manu Dibango, the Lion of Africa.

I am at peace, my soul at rest
There are no need for tears
For with your love I was so blessed
For all those many years.
December 12, 1933 – March 24, 2020

With deep sadness and this world's loss, Manu Dibango (the Lion of Africa), has made his transition into the Light at 86 years of age to covid 19, in a hospital near Paris, according to his Facebook post. RIP Manu and thank you for the gift of your music.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManuDibangoOfficiel/

Soul Makossa meaning: "I will dance." The lyrics are written phonetically and not in the actual language intended.

Makoosa...Akeela
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa

Heyyyy soul makoosa........Su maiyea
Heyyyy soul makoosa........Atteele

Heyyyy soul makoosa........Mosoma Mosoma
Heyyyy soul makoosa........coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma coma

Tunga debo ombo e tunga nailso makosa

anaamoona sisi aooo yasal makosa

amona yeayea amona yeayea coma saou makosa

Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makosa

Nikaso

Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa
Mama ko mama sa maka makoosa

Vido...he he

Nadea

Heyyyy soul makoosa...... Makine
Heyyyy soul makoosa......Mangola wakina

Heyyyy soul makoosa......MOSAMA!
Heyyyy soul makoosa............ynot domo

MOODOK!
mmmmm hmmmm
Tunga tunga umbo te tunga nesa makosa now

makoosa makoosa makoosa makoosa makoosa Bathaso mosoon

Yonse yonse batha yonse makoosa

Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa

Heyyyy soul makoosa...........Ahfray way bali de salinglay makoosa
Heyyyy soul makoosa...........Mondiday oak amoon oohenga akyeah
Heyyyy soul makoosa...........Nadamo ahne money money
Heyyyy soul makoosa...........Musik ohano amoo

SONG FACTS: A native of Cameroon, Manu Dibango has enjoyed a long career as a musician and songwriter, developing a fusion of Jazz and African musical styles. This song which was released in 1972, came early in Dibango's career, and was introduced to American listeners by the legendary New York City radio DJ Frankie Crocker on FM's WBLS radio station.

This song made the US Top 40 only briefly, but later became notable for 3 reasons. The first is its refrain, "Ma-ma-se, ma-ma-sa, ma-ma-kossa," which Michael Jackson borrowed for his 1983 hit "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'," but without Dibango's permission. Dibango eventually reached an out-of-court settlement with Jackson over the lyrics. Dibango also had filed a lawsuit against Rihanna. When Rihanna came calling in 2007, asking to sample Jackson on her song "Don't Stop the Music," Jackson agreed – allegedly without contacting DiBango. https://www.theguardian.com/mu....sic/2009/feb/04/riha The third reason is the genré, and the pop culture phenomenon, that the song set in motion.

"Soul Makossa" was so popular as a dance song that its style began to be emulated and further developed by American dance musicians - and eventually took on a life of its own. As a result, this is now widely regarded as the first Disco record. Whenever it was dropped on Dance floors in New York it lead to "dance battles." Blacks, Italians, Latino's and Whites couldn't get enough of this groove and strutted their stuff when this monster tune came on.
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This video is for entertainment and so good for exercise, roller skating, dancing and the Soul. The dance clips in this video are the property of other users on youtube that I downloaded to create dancing entertainment instead of just an album cover. Soul Makossa means: "I Will Dance." Contact AquarielCharm at: https://www.youtube.com/user/AquarielCharm

VIDEO CREDITS BELONG TO THE FOLLOWING:
Best dance moves of all time (African school kids dance) 2014 Remix
(BiggDawggProductionz)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnLBjRQJV24

"Best dance moves of all time (African school kids dance)2014."
(Dettol Tracks channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hB8z6...

"Comedians dancing to MARIAROZA by EDDY KENZO."
(Eddy Kenzo channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5meBNh9UELo

Ghetto Kids Dancing Follow Hanson Baliruno DjDinTV."
(DjDinTV Uganda Music Videos channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmNq6vwWeEA

"Zaouli African Dance Funny Mix"
(Corpusluminis channel)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFYdOWtsT4o

And the Last dance are the Koori People of Australia.

 Thank you to all the dancers for the best entertainment! And thank you the viewers for watching and comments!! And all glory to Manu Dibango, his music lives on forever!

Be well, stay safe and much Love - AC