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Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
Makossa is a bright, bass-driven dance groove from Cameroon's coastal Douala region, made globally famous by Manu Dibango's 1972 hit “Soul Makossa.” It's often mentioned alongside Bikutsi, a faster, percussive style historically from around Yaoundé.
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.
Notable artists
Manu Dibango
Made Makossa globally famous with his 1972 hit “Soul Makossa.”
Where it lives
Where these artists come from
12 Makossa artists are on TimTim.Live, and 12 of them have a public hometown. Here is where they come from.
Countries
Cities and places
Some of the artists
Questions & Answers
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.
