The Strange Story of “Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Coosa”

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The Strange Story of “Mama Say Mama Sa Mama Coosa”

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Explore the intriguing tale behind the famous line “mama say mama sa mama coosa” from Manu Dibango's “Soul Makossa,” famously used by Michael Jackson and Rihanna. Dive into the cultural origins, legal battles, and global journey of this iconic phrase in our latest video analysis.
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@88bombshell1 4 ай бұрын

Thank you, so many people don't know this fact .

@josefilipedasilvaferreira857 4 ай бұрын

It already gained international fame with Manu Dibango. That's why Micheal Jackson knew it first place.

@Addym16 4 ай бұрын

I thought Rihanna was saying, “imma say it one more time I’m not gonna stop” 😂

@Braylon-os3so 2 ай бұрын

Same but I guess not

@Thatgurlfridai Ай бұрын

Grew up listening to the original!!!! First...I know the history 😊

@robertwolfgan 2 ай бұрын

So did he win or...?

@suraya1224 4 ай бұрын

Jackson knew where it came from, although he told his backup singers it "didn't mean anything, just sing it". He stole it from Manu D, but tried to take credit for it. Manu died a few yrs ago of covid.

@Celothxu 2 ай бұрын

Actually, MJ changed the line only keeping mamacoosa, which is probably why he said it didn't mean anything...

@Dalzybabe80 3 ай бұрын

Jay-Z also sampled Soul Makossa with his song “ Face Off”’feat. Sauce Money

@christopherlauderdale 4 күн бұрын

I hope Jay-Z got clearance first.

@KostisPlayz 2 ай бұрын

So... what happened to the lawsuit?

@Thatgurlfridai Ай бұрын

He DIED OF COVID WHILE ON TOUR( HE DIDN'T TAKE IT SERIOUS) UNFORTUNATELY WE LOST A LEGEND!!!!😢

@helloly 9 күн бұрын

@@ThatgurlfridaiMore like they didn't wanna pay him so they offed him

@curtiansgamingyt 2 ай бұрын

what about Mama say by bloodhound gang?

@sababerhane-haile2238 3 ай бұрын

OKAY GUYS HERE'S WHAT MJ WAS SAYING/SINGING, WHERE THE HOOK ORIGINATED, AND ITS CAMEROONIAN CULTURE MEANING! kzfaq.infoFczm26MgTyM?si=g4sNbV6uVaowtFEw

@delilahcarbajal6734 3 ай бұрын

Makossa is a dance according to google search and words call for louder music and more dancing faster you say it faster the dance is.. but another states extinct fish 🐠 lol 😂 Even google search can send ya on wild side of this 😂😂 I miss MJ and his music and dancing, so much talent! Plus he could answer these questions about this song lol 😂 If he was to alive on some island he probably started this trend and is laughing at us! 😂😂 MJ- You gotta be starting somethin’

@tigeabenton2174 3 ай бұрын

Did he win?

@delilahcarbajal6734 3 ай бұрын

MJ had to pay 500,000 E Rhiannna won original singer lost because was reported he was seeking name in credit only. So he tried getting money after and lost. Crazy but kinda fun trilogy here with MJ song lol, if he is alive he is laughing hard 😂 at everyone on this.. sure sad he passed such talent one of my favorites

@tajmeal 2 ай бұрын

Thanks to Michael who let him famous.

@sababerhane-haile2238 3 ай бұрын

But you know baby girl's words work too I ain't mad at her...think I'll just interchange her's and his then incorporate my own personal favor... stay tuned 🤔🤯🤥!!!