Bébé Manga (born Elizabeth Prudence Manga Bessem, November 27, 1948 – July 1, 2011) was an iconic Cameroonian Makossa and World Music singer celebrated for her powerful, husky, and soulful voice.

Best known internationally for her 1980 hit “Ami O,” Bébé Manga continued to leave a lasting mark on African music with songs like “Mot’a Benama,” originally composed by Charles Lembe and released in the late 1990s.

The emotional track highlights the suffering of children around the world, delivering a powerful social message through her unique vocal style. Throughout her career, she also collaborated with legendary musician Manu Dibango on the album Manu Safari and was honored at the Top D’Or 2005 in Abidjan as one of Africa’s outstanding artists.

Listen to “Bébé Manga – Mot’a Benama” below.

Audio Bebe Manga – Mot’a Benama Download Mp3