The 86-year-old saxophonist was confirmed dead in France after suffering from coronavirus

African stars including Didier Drogba, Alex Song and Stephane Mbia have paid tribute to Cameroonian music legend Manu Dibango, who died as a result of the coronavirus.

Dibango, who is renowned for his blend of jazz and funk music, died in a Paris hospital after being infected with Covid-19.

The 86-year-old was born in Douala, Cameroon and he was best known for his hit track titled Soul Makossa in 1972.

Culled from goal.com