The saxophonist was one of the pioneers of Afro jazz and
also fused funk with traditional Cameroonian music.
Manu Dibango, a veteran Afro jazz star, has died on Tuesday
after contracting Coronavirus.
In 2009, he accused Michael Jackson of borrowing one of his
hooks for two songs on the legendary "Thriller" album.
Jackson settled out of court.
"His funeral service will be held in strict privacy and
a tribute to his memory will be organised when possible," his record label
told AFP.
The saxophonist was one of the pioneers of Afro jazz and
also fused funk with traditional Cameroonian music.
His biggest hit was the B-side of a song to support the
Cameroon football team in the African Cup of Nations but was picked up and
popularised by New York DJs.
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