Ali Bongo: Funk star and leader of a secretive society - BBC Africa
Ali #Bongo once aspired to be a funk star - his album was even produced by none other than James Brown's former manager!
Here's the BBC's Irenitemi Somuyiwa with 4 lesser-known facts about #Gabon’s deposed leader.
#alibongo #explainervideo
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