Originally Posted by
splanky
Ironically Michael's quote of lyrics from the song became a killer hook that also got him
sued by Manu which Mike settled out of court. Anyway, in the least Manu was able to
enjoy a long prolific career and though I loved both his American and uk hits, Soul
and Big Blow respectively, I am still in awe of his 1994 love letter to his continent,
Waka Afrika which featured an array of musicians and singers from there including the
now globally popular Angelique Kidjo and late Congolese legend Papa Wemba. RIP, Manu...Power was surely your sound....
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