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Manu Dibango, famous Saxophonist is dead

 

Legendary Cameroonian Saxophonist, Manu Dibango

 

Dibango

Abuja, March 24, 2020 (NAN) African saxophone legend Manu Dibango has died in Paris after catching coronavirus.

Dibango , best known for his 1972 song Soul Makossa,  is one of the first global stars to die from Covid-19.

The 86-year-old fused jazz and funk music with traditional sounds from his home country, Cameroon.

“It is with deep sadness that we announce you the loss of Manu Dibango, our Papy Groove,” a statement on his official Facebook page read.

His funeral will take place in “strict privacy”, the statement read, asking instead for people to send condolences by email and adding that a tribute will be arranged “when possible”.

Born in the Cameroonian city of Douala in 1933, which at the time was under French colonial rule, Dibango’s musical career spanned across more than six decades.

He worked with such notable stars as South Africa’s Ladysmith Black Mambazo and American Herbie Hancock.

In 2009, the saxophonist filed a lawsuit claiming that Michael Jackson stole a hook from his song, Soul Makossa, for two songs on the world’s best-selling album, Thriller. Jackson settled the case out of court.

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Entertainment

Gospel singer Sinach hits 1m subscribers on YouTube, receives gold plaque

Gospel singer Sinach hits I million subscribers on YouTube, receives gold plaque

Nigerian gospel singer Sinach

Artist

Priscilla Osaje

Abuja, March 17, 2020(NAN) Nigerian gospel songstress,Osinachi Joseph a.k.a Sinach has received a gold plaque as she hit one million subscribers on online Google video streaming, YouTube.

The renowned singer, who could not hide her joy, took to her Instagram page @therealsinach to share the good news with her fans

She also used the opportunity to appreciate her fans, followers and also the Youtube team.

“Look what came in the mail !! Thank you my friends for celebrating GoodNews music in a big way!! @youtube @youtubengcreators @youtubemusic @gosgem.

“PRAY WITH ME: I see victories and possibilities only; I’m bold and courageous.

” I win, irrespective of the challenges and circumstances that I face; they are “bread” for me.

“As I set my gaze on God’s unfailing and eternal Word, I walk continually in victory, health, success, prosperity and righteousness, in Jesus’ Name. Amen,” she wrote.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that gold plaque is given to performers with one million or more subscribers on the video streaming brand.

“The gospel singer has over 1.14 million subscribers to her YouTube official account.

NAN also reports that Nigerian songstress artist Yemi Alade has received the gold plaque with her music video to her hit song ‘Johnny’ which has over 100 million views on YouTube.

The mother of one music video for “Way Maker” is the second most-seen Nigerian music video with a record 143 million views.

Sinach whose real name is Osinach Joseph, is an award winning Nigerian gospel singer and songwriter.

The Ebony born gospel artist is one of the most celebrated Nigerian gospel singers with many accolades to her name.

She has written over 300 songs which include; Awesome God, More of You, Born to win, All I See Is You, Jesus is Alive, Presence of the Lord and son among others.

She has also performed in several countries such as Kenya, South Afria, United States, Canada, Zambia and so on.

Sinach is a recipient of numerous awards which include:
Best Female Gospel Artiste of The Year at Nigeria Gospel Music Awards, Best Female Vocalist at Nigeria Gospel Music Awards 2016 LIMA Songwriter of the Decade Award among others.

She got married to her Christ Embassy’s pastor, Joseph Ogbu on June 28, 2014 and their union is blessed with wonderful child.(NAN)

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Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi