Manu Dibango – Waka Juju (Reissue Vinyl)
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”.
Tracklist
1. Waka Juju (04:48)
2. Douala Serenade (06:27)
3. Africa Boogie (04:16)
4. Mouna Pola (05:14)
5. Ma Marie (06:46)
6. Manga-Bolo (05:46)
Cat no: SMV01B
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”.
Tracklist
1. Waka Juju (04:48)
2. Douala Serenade (06:27)
3. Africa Boogie (04:16)
4. Mouna Pola (05:14)
5. Ma Marie (06:46)
6. Manga-Bolo (05:46)
Cat no: SMV01B
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”.
Tracklist
1. Waka Juju (04:48)
2. Douala Serenade (06:27)
3. Africa Boogie (04:16)
4. Mouna Pola (05:14)
5. Ma Marie (06:46)
6. Manga-Bolo (05:46)
Cat no: SMV01B
