Makossa
Cameroon's bass-driven dance groove
IMakossa iwumsele womdanso ocwebezelayo osuka esifundeni saseCameroon esisogwini lwaseDouala, owenziwe wadunyiswa emhlabeni wonke nguManu Dibango's ka- 1972 washayisa “i-Soul Makossa.” Ivame ukushiwo eduze kwe-Biktussi, isitayela esisheshayo, esinomlando osuka kuYaoundé.
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.
Abadwebi abaziwayo
Ukwenziwa ukuba iMakossa idume embulungeni yonke ngokushaywa kwayo kuka - 1972 “Soul Makossa.”
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12 Makossa Abadwebi bangabangu - TimTim.Live, futhi 12 idolobha lazo linedolobha lomphakathi. Yilapha lapho zivela khona.
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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.