Emmanuel N'Djoké Dibango (12 December 1933, Douala, Cameroon - 24 March 2020, Paris) was a Cameroonian musician and songwriter.The musician was born on December 12, 1933 in Douala, Cameroon. He played the saxophone and vibraphone instruments. He developed a style that combined jazz, funk and traditional Cameroonian music. He became known with his single "Soul Makossa" released in 1972, which was included in the United States Billboard Hot 100 List, which includes the best songs.