The set for 'Adieu Monsieur Haffmann' is yet to be dismantled
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He was best known for 1972's 'Soul Makossa.'
Legendary Cameroonian saxophonist Manu Dibango has died in Paris after contracting coronavirus.
A message on his official Facebook page confirmed his passing with “deep sadness”, and said: “His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organised when possible.”
The African musician – who was best known for 1972’s ‘Soul Makossa’ – was born in Douala, which is Cameroon’s biggest city, in 1933.
He attended school
The set for 'Adieu Monsieur Haffmann' is yet to be dismantled
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