African personal names have innumerable functions for instance the association of one's profession, behavior, or character. Many African names derive from one's lineage through clan, ethnic/tribal, or spiritual affiliation. Names can also be commemorative of ancient wars and conquests.
In Africa, “André Action JACKSON” is referred to by his warrior clan name, "M'zée Fula-Ngenge" Pronunciation: (mōōzē fōō′lä - ĕn gĕn′gā)
M'zée (is an honorific title, rather than a name)
“Fula-Ngenge” officially translated in “a wise person who chosen by GOD to breathe happiness into those who need it most.”
That name, given to him in 1986 by the late Zaïrean president Mobutu Sese Seko Kuku Ngbendu wa za Banga—and became more widely-used internationally after (Congolese singer) Papa Wemba composed and performed a song in 1999 at the inauguration of a (July 19th) national holiday in honor of Dr. Jackson.