Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
IMakossa ngumdaniso okhanyiswe ngumjuxuzo waseCameroon osuka kummandla waseDouala, owenziwa ehlabathini lonke nguManu Dibango's 1972 wabetha 709 Soul Makosa.[en] Isoloko ikhankanywa ecaleni kweBikutsi, indlela ekhawulezayo yokucus engokwembali ukusuka eYaoundé.
Origin & history
Makossa grew out of Cameroon's coastal Douala region as a guitar-and-horn dance groove built around a heavy bass line.
Manu Dibango's 1972 hit “Soul Makossa” carried the sound to the world, becoming a global hit and shaping music far beyond Cameroon. It's often mentioned alongside Bikutsi, a faster, percussive style historically tied to the Beti/Ewondo people around Yaoundé.
Amagcisa Abalaseleyo
Made Makossa emhlabeni wonke nodumileyo ngowe - 1972 wabetha uMakossa.72
indawo ohlala kuyo
apho la magcisa avela khona
12 Makossa kwamagcisa ngomhla wama- TimTim.Live, 12 bakwidolophu kawonke-wonke. Kulapho avela khona.
Amazwe
Izixeko neendawo
- DoualaName, CameroonName7
- Littoral, CameroonName2
- Edéa, CameroonName1
- Nkongsamba, CameroonName1
- South, CameroonName1
Amanye amagcisa
Imibuzo Neempendulo
What is Makossa?+
Makossa is a bright, bass-driven dance groove from Cameroon's coastal Douala region.
Who made Makossa famous worldwide?+
Manu Dibango carried Makossa to global fame with his 1972 hit “Soul Makossa.”
What's the difference between Makossa and Bikutsi?+
Makossa comes from Cameroon's coastal Douala region, while Bikutsi is a faster, more percussive style historically from around Yaoundé, tied to the Beti/Ewondo people.
What country is Makossa from?+
Makossa comes from Cameroon — visit Cameroon's country hub to explore more of its music and culture.