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Makossa

Makossa is a type of music from Cameroon, which is a country in Africa. Makossa is like a yummy African cake that is made up of many ingredients. The ingredients in Makossa are drums, guitars, horns, and other instruments that make it sound special.

Just like how a cake needs a recipe to be made, Makossa also has a special recipe. The recipe for Makossa is a mix of different types of music from different parts of Africa and the Caribbean.

When you listen to Makossa, you will hear a special beat that makes you want to dance. This beat is called the “groove” and it’s like your heart beating. It’s so important to Makossa that it has a special name called “bikutsi”.

People love to dance to Makossa and you can’t help but move your feet when you hear it. Makossa is a special cake that you can only find in Cameroon, but luckily we can enjoy it all over the world by listening to it!