Cameroon - Douala: Final tribute to artist Bissi Mag

Author: Toto JacquesPublished on: October 15, 2026Country: Cameroon

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Cameroon - Douala: Final tribute to artist Bissi Mag

The body of musician Bissi Mag was released from the mortuary at the Bonanjo military garrison in Douala late in the morning on Thursday, October 15, 2026. Family members, fellow musicians and administrative officials, including the governor of the Littoral Region, attended. The ceremony was held in a solemn atmosphere before the body left the mortuary.

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