Papa Wemba |
The performance stage of the 2016 All
Africa Music Awards, AFRIMA, will come alive on Sunday, November 6 at Eko
Hotels & Suites, Lagos in Nigeria as African music stars line up for
pulsating and emotive tribute performances in honour of Manu Dibango, King
Sunny Ade and late Papa Wemba, three of Africa’s renowned music legends.
In partnership with the African Union
Commission, AUC, and the support of the Official Host City, Lagos State, AFRIMA
2016grand awards ceremony is preceded by The AFRIMA Music Village on Friday
November 4, 2016, a non-stop music concert with over 40 African artistes
performing live at the Waterfront, Bar Beach, Victoria Island, Lagos in
Nigeria. Thousands of guests expected in Lagos for the various events.
Manu Dibango |
82-year-old Cameroonian saxophonist
and vibraphone player Manu Dibango, is hailed for making an enormous
contribution to African music as a whole. Nicknamed ‘The Lion of Cameroon’,
Manu Dibango is recognised for developing a music style fusing jazz, funk and
traditional Cameroonian music. His song “Soul Makossa” has influenced several
popular music hits, including Michael Jackson’s “Wanna Be Startin’ Somethin”,
as well as his recording of that song with Akon, the Fugees’ “Cowboys”, and
Rihanna’s “Don’t Stop the Music” and Comedian Eddie Murphy in his 1982 parody
song “Boogie in your butt”.
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