Manu Dibango
Biography
Manu Dibango works in sound. Born December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon. Died March 24, 2020. Archytele tracks 32 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.
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Full Filmography
32 titles- Soul Makossa Manu Dibango jazz Open Stuttgart - 1995 (2022) as sax/vocals
- The Rumba Kings (2021) as Self - Musician
- Africa Rising (2019) as Self - Musician (archive footage)
- Femme Noire (2017)
- Thomas Ngijol - 2 (2015) as Self
- Manu Dibango fête ses 80 ans à l'Olympia de Paris (2014)
- Nos plus belles années 80 : La Compil ! (2013) as Self (archive footage)
- Soul Power (2009) as Self
- Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2005) Original Music Composer
- Kounandi (2004) Music
- Hollow City (2004) Music
- Sounds Like Nino Ferrer (2004) as Self
- The Silence of the Forest (2003) Original Music Composer
- September 11 (2002) Original Music Composer
- My Voice (2002) Original Music Composer
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self
- Black Dju (1997)
- Black Light (1994) Original Music Composer
- Changa Changa, rythmes en noirs et blancs (1992) as Himself
- Paris Black Night (1990) as Lui même
- How to Make Love to a Negro Without Getting Tired (1989) Original Music Composer
- Téléthon (1987) as Self
- Lady Cops (1987) Original Music Composer
- Ambitions (1986) as Self
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self
- Forty Deuce (1982) Original Music Composer
- Ceddo (1978) Original Music Composer
- Salsa (1976)
- Countdown at Kusini (1976) Original Music Composer
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self
- The Tam Tams Are Silent (1972) Original Music Composer
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Manu Dibango best known for?
Manu Dibango is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Kirikou and the Wild Beasts (2005), Ed (2000), Vivement dimanche (1998), Mountain Monsters: By The Fire (2021).
When and where was Manu Dibango born?
Manu Dibango was born on December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon. They passed away on March 24, 2020.
How many credits does Manu Dibango have?
Manu Dibango has accumulated over 32 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1972 to 2022.
What is Manu Dibango's background in cinema and television?
Emmanuel N'Djoké "Manu" Dibango (12 December 1933 – 24 March 2020) was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter who played saxophone and vibraphone. He developed a musical style fusing jazz, funk, and traditional Cameroonian music. His father was a member of the Yabassi ethnic group, while his mother was a Duala. He was b...
Manu Dibango by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Le Grand Échiquier (1972) as Self — aged about 38
- Champs-Elysées (1982) as Self — aged about 48
- Vivement dimanche (1998) as Self — aged about 64
- Victoires de la musique (1985) as Self — aged about 51
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