Ebanda Manfred (December 2, 1935 – September 3, 2003) was a Cameroonian makossa singer. He is also composer of the hit song "Amie" later made famous by Bebe Manga.
In 1961, Manfred Ebanda arrives in Douala and integrates "Rhythmic band" with fire Nelle Eyoum . It was while he was in this group that recorded " friend" on the radio in 1962. He did not even think to declare the song to a company copyrights . From the year of registration, the Ball begins again . The kickoff is given by Francis Bebey who released a record, in Europe, in which he plays "friend" . Four years later, it's another makossa singer Paul Ebeny, which records in France. At this designer rhythm Makossa, he was awarded the first prize for the best song of the Reunification in 1971 in Cameroon Radio. Ebanda worked with his wife Villa, till their divorce in 1978.
In 1980, Bebe Manga actually recorded an adaptation of "Amie" which propels the front of the international music scene and allows him to receive the " Golden Maracas " SACEM . The same year, André astasia, a West Indian, the lot under " Alimony ". In 1982, Henri Salvador 's turn to enter the dance of times of " friend " and follow Nayanka Bell, Manu Dibango and Papa Wemba, Monique Seka, Jackie Biho, Bisso na Bisso, Bebe Manga, and others.[3] His latest album, " Lolo ", released in 1989, Manfred Ebanda to his credit - a duet with his ex-wife, Villa Vienne - 7 " 45s " and 4 " 33 rpm ".
On August 29, 2003. He was immediately taken to hospital Bonassama, in Douala. After receiving care, Ebanda Manfred returned home to Bodjongo. But his condition worsened, and he was brought to the Ad Lucem Hospital suffering further complications. The diagnosis revealed that his condition required surgery. Ebanda Manfred died on September 3, 2003 in Douala a few minutes before having surgery due to stomach pains.[4] He was interred on September 13, 2003 in Bojongo, Douala, Cameroon.
Source: Wikipedia
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