Discover‎One-Hit Wonders of the WorldEp. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)
Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)

Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)

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Grab your coffee and saxophones, because we're headed to Cameroon to explore the life, career, and impact of the original makossa man, Manu Dibango! We talk soccer, oppressive governments, Michael Jackson, and "mama-say mama-sa"-related income, all live from the airport.
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Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)

Ep. 18: "Soul Makossa" by Manu Dibango (#35, 1973)

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