Who said "The music of a nation is the heartbeat of its culture."?

This quote is attributed to Francisco Macías Nguema.

The music of a nation is the heartbeat of its culture. - Francisco Macías Nguema

"The music of a nation is the heartbeat of its culture."

Francisco Macías Nguema Music

Dictator, Tyrant Equatorial Guinean 1924–1979

"I am the only one who matters in this country"

"The people exist to serve the state, not the state to serve the people"

"I have the power to create and destroy"

"Education is a tool for control"

"Music is the language of the soul."

"My music comes from my heart."

"Music transcends all language barriers."

"Music is the universal language of love."