Rest in peace, Jay Benedict.
24.03.2020 - 14:49 / nypost.com
Jazz great Manu Dibango, best known for his 1972 hit “Soul Makoosa,” has died from complications of the coronavirus, according to a statement on his official Facebook page.
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove, who passed away on 24th of March 2020, at 86 years old, further to covid 19,” it said.
“His funeral service will be held in strict privacy, and a tribute to his memory will be organized when possible,” the message added.
The Cameroon-born
Rest in peace, Jay Benedict.
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Manu Dibango has sadly passed away at the age of 86.