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== Representative performances ==
== Representative performances ==


No recordings have been curated for this entry.
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| popular || regional || Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
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|+ MuGlobe representative performances
! Artist !! Performance / song / title !! Embedded player URL !! Notes !! Repertoire kind !! Repertoire date !! Recording date !! Format !! Opening !! Places !! Fit !! Evidence !! Review note !! MuGlobe favorite !! Current hit !! Authentic
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 7  Daah Djôwou sin han || https://www.youtube.com/embed/0A_bHuBbhM8 || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_bHuBbhM8 Le Roi Alekpehanhou 7  Daah Djôwou sin han].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0A_bHuBbhM8 Recording/context source] [https://www.bec.uac.bj/uploads/publication/bc75b593051efd1f3a5e718263b64afb.pdf Recording/context source] || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="0A_bHuBbhM8" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="0A_bHuBbhM8" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="0A_bHuBbhM8" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Pimpan wè zèhouè || https://www.youtube.com/embed/pB3BagGGwKw || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB3BagGGwKw Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Pimpan wè zèhouè].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB3BagGGwKw Recording/context source] [https://www.bec.uac.bj/uploads/publication/bc75b593051efd1f3a5e718263b64afb.pdf Recording/context source] || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="pB3BagGGwKw" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="pB3BagGGwKw" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="pB3BagGGwKw" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Sun di hloué do wêkê dji || https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMvfLbJNWnc || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMvfLbJNWnc Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Sun di hloué do wêkê dji].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMvfLbJNWnc Recording/context source] [https://www.bec.uac.bj/uploads/publication/bc75b593051efd1f3a5e718263b64afb.pdf Recording/context source] || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="EMvfLbJNWnc" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="EMvfLbJNWnc" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="EMvfLbJNWnc" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Mi non non lan dé kannou an || https://www.youtube.com/embed/2FuXO61uiM4 || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FuXO61uiM4 Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1  Mi non non lan dé kannou an].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2FuXO61uiM4 Recording/context source] [https://www.bec.uac.bj/uploads/publication/bc75b593051efd1f3a5e718263b64afb.pdf Recording/context source] || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="2FuXO61uiM4" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="2FuXO61uiM4" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="2FuXO61uiM4" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2  Houawéhôssou Aliguèdègbon || https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBidGynyW90 || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBidGynyW90 Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2  Houawéhôssou Aliguèdègbon].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBidGynyW90 Recording/context source] [https://www.bec.uac.bj/uploads/publication/bc75b593051efd1f3a5e718263b64afb.pdf Recording/context source] || Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="zBidGynyW90" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="zBidGynyW90" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="zBidGynyW90" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2  Nou e gbê wa e bi djin gnon || https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKHttbBqs7I || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKHttbBqs7I Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2  Nou e gbê wa e bi djin gnon].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKHttbBqs7I Recording/context source] || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="hKHttbBqs7I" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="hKHttbBqs7I" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="hKHttbBqs7I" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Le Roi Alekpehanhou 6  Yôkpovou ô non zoun mèho ton || https://www.youtube.com/embed/teM-ct9hf5Y || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teM-ct9hf5Y Le Roi Alekpehanhou 6  Yôkpovou ô non zoun mèho ton].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=teM-ct9hf5Y Recording/context source] || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source:  Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="teM-ct9hf5Y" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="teM-ct9hf5Y" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="teM-ct9hf5Y" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Album 2 du Roi Alèkpéhanhou - Titre 1 - Mi gni gbêssou bo djo bo do || https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNkNT9Uc-ls || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Roi Alèkpéhanhou Officiel. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNkNT9Uc-ls Album 2 du Roi Alèkpéhanhou - Titre 1 - Mi gni gbêssou bo djo bo do].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNkNT9Uc-ls Recording/context source] || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Roi Alèkpéhanhou Officiel. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="fNkNT9Uc-ls" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="fNkNT9Uc-ls" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="fNkNT9Uc-ls" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou || Wounfianmon || https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ypndu8Sh-NY || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-09-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypndu8Sh-NY Wounfianmon].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || audio || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ypndu8Sh-NY Recording/context source] || Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="Ypndu8Sh-NY" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="Ypndu8Sh-NY" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="Ypndu8Sh-NY" field="authentic" />
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| Joël Gboja Zodji and Zodji family drummers || Zinli in Agbomey || https://www.youtube.com/embed/FA4p_KAYM6s || First-hand actual AgbomeyZinli drumming/dancing, source names leadJoëlGbojaZodji andactualfamilydrummers. CurtisAndrews pupil/filmernot leadperformer. Focused continuous communitymusicaldemonstration, notinstrumentconstruction/guitarinstruction. Unknownrecordingyear,2010 uploadnot session. Source: Curtis Andrews. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2010-08-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA4p_KAYM6s Zinli in Agbomey].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FA4p_KAYM6s Recording/context source] || First-hand actual AgbomeyZinli drumming/dancing, source names leadJoëlGbojaZodji andactualfamilydrummers. CurtisAndrews pupil/filmernot leadperformer. Focused continuous communitymusicaldemonstration, notinstrumentconstruction/guitarinstruction. Unknownrecordingyear,2010 uploadnot session. Source: Curtis Andrews. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="FA4p_KAYM6s" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="FA4p_KAYM6s" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="FA4p_KAYM6s" field="authentic" />
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| Zinli ensemble of Abomey || Zinli d’Abomey || https://www.youtube.com/embed/QHVSCfEzL2g || Specific communityZinli dAbomey musical-dance performance, actual anonymoustroupe creditedcollectively. MesminLohounme publishernot assumedleadsinger. Countryandlocalformexplicit, no invented personalnames ordate. Source: mesmin Lohounme. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2021-07-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSCfEzL2g Zinli d’Abomey].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHVSCfEzL2g Recording/context source] || Specific communityZinli dAbomey musical-dance performance, actual anonymoustroupe creditedcollectively. MesminLohounme publishernot assumedleadsinger. Countryandlocalformexplicit, no invented personalnames ordate. Source: mesmin Lohounme. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="QHVSCfEzL2g" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="QHVSCfEzL2g" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="QHVSCfEzL2g" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || AKPE M'DO (Remerciements)_-_Reine Noeberka || https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3mEMK0OG_4 || Actual ReineNorberka AkpeMdo Remerciements, published by her ZinliGbete channel. ActualNorberteAblaKpanou, not inventedNoeberka distinctsinger. DocumentedZinliGbete practice withtrack-specificthanks theme, unknownoriginalsessionyear despite2024post. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2024-01-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3mEMK0OG_4 AKPE M'DO (Remerciements)_-_Reine Noeberka].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3mEMK0OG_4 Recording/context source] || Actual ReineNorberka AkpeMdo Remerciements, published by her ZinliGbete channel. ActualNorberteAblaKpanou, not inventedNoeberka distinctsinger. DocumentedZinliGbete practice withtrack-specificthanks theme, unknownoriginalsessionyear despite2024post. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="I3mEMK0OG_4" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="I3mEMK0OG_4" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="I3mEMK0OG_4" field="authentic" />
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| 2G Guédéhoun­guè || 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE, ZINLI- GBÉTÉ. || https://www.youtube.com/embed/uceS1HlwH0w || Primary artist explicitly titles this actual long-form musicalperformance ZinliGbete; no wholemix/privateeventparent also selected. Genreformexplicit ratherthan everyBenineseact guessedfromnationality. Actual2G vocalistgroup, unknownothermusicians notinvented. Unknown originaldate,2022 uploadseparate. Source: 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE OFFICIEL HOUSE. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceS1HlwH0w 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE, ZINLI- GBÉTÉ.].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uceS1HlwH0w Recording/context source] || Primary artist explicitly titles this actual long-form musicalperformance ZinliGbete; no wholemix/privateeventparent also selected. Genreformexplicit ratherthan everyBenineseact guessedfromnationality. Actual2G vocalistgroup, unknownothermusicians notinvented. Unknown originaldate,2022 uploadseparate. Source: 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE OFFICIEL HOUSE. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="uceS1HlwH0w" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="uceS1HlwH0w" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="uceS1HlwH0w" field="authentic" />
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| Flotohoun (Florentin Tohoun) || FLOTOHOUN ZINLI (Africavio) || https://www.youtube.com/embed/EDtjhCAIoXg || Primary namedactualartist Flotohoun publishes specificZinliAfricavio song. Explicitrhythm in bothcaption/title, not genericallVodun/Fon music. Actualmusician notmislabellingproducer asguest; originaldateunknown,2017 posting separate. Source: Florentin TOHOUN. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-03-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtjhCAIoXg FLOTOHOUN ZINLI (Africavio)].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EDtjhCAIoXg Recording/context source] || Primary namedactualartist Flotohoun publishes specificZinliAfricavio song. Explicitrhythm in bothcaption/title, not genericallVodun/Fon music. Actualmusician notmislabellingproducer asguest; originaldateunknown,2017 posting separate. Source: Florentin TOHOUN. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="EDtjhCAIoXg" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="EDtjhCAIoXg" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="EDtjhCAIoXg" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || Houandja.... || https://www.youtube.com/embed/GJwxGgZ0Rd4 || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJwxGgZ0Rd4 Houandja....].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJwxGgZ0Rd4 Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="GJwxGgZ0Rd4" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="GJwxGgZ0Rd4" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="GJwxGgZ0Rd4" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || NORBERKA.... Gbêmin ho vêhou || https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRiI7ajQrUw || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRiI7ajQrUw NORBERKA.... Gbêmin ho vêhou].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRiI7ajQrUw Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="cRiI7ajQrUw" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="cRiI7ajQrUw" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="cRiI7ajQrUw" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || NORBERKA .......GANTCHE XO || https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3lVKrSOJW4 || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3lVKrSOJW4 NORBERKA .......GANTCHE XO].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3lVKrSOJW4 Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="P3lVKrSOJW4" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="P3lVKrSOJW4" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="P3lVKrSOJW4" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || Howiniwini_ La Reine Norberka || https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gwD0PxhpGE || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gwD0PxhpGE Howiniwini_ La Reine Norberka].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1gwD0PxhpGE Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="1gwD0PxhpGE" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="1gwD0PxhpGE" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="1gwD0PxhpGE" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || Alovi by Reine Norberka || https://www.youtube.com/embed/VoS7Vk-oJiM || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoS7Vk-oJiM Alovi by Reine Norberka].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoS7Vk-oJiM Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="VoS7Vk-oJiM" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="VoS7Vk-oJiM" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="VoS7Vk-oJiM" field="authentic" />
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| Norberka || NORBERKA.    VIGNON || https://www.youtube.com/embed/BTWbQz4pH-c || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTWbQz4pH-c NORBERKA.    VIGNON].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || music-video || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BTWbQz4pH-c Recording/context source] [https://musicinafrica.net/fr/node/15956 Recording/context source] || Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="BTWbQz4pH-c" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="BTWbQz4pH-c" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="BTWbQz4pH-c" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou and Groupe Missogbeha || Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live chez Prince SOGLO Alain Farel à Mandjè dans la commune de Bohicon || https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccQQZacMd04 || Actual substantial musicalfunerary performance atMandje/Bohicon invited for AlainFarelSoglo grandfather funeral, sourceexplicit namesactual GroupeMissogbeha. Soglo patron/family not singer. Originalcaption givesSaturday17November but publication2024 calendardoesnotmatch; no invented exactyear/date. Programmeonce, no owncuts. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2024-11-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccQQZacMd04 Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live chez Prince SOGLO Alain Farel à Mandjè dans la commune de Bohicon].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccQQZacMd04 Recording/context source] || Actual substantial musicalfunerary performance atMandje/Bohicon invited for AlainFarelSoglo grandfather funeral, sourceexplicit namesactual GroupeMissogbeha. Soglo patron/family not singer. Originalcaption givesSaturday17November but publication2024 calendardoesnotmatch; no invented exactyear/date. Programmeonce, no owncuts. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="ccQQZacMd04" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="ccQQZacMd04" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="ccQQZacMd04" field="authentic" />
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| Alèkpéhanhou and his ensemble || Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live à Sèhoun/Abomey maison TOLLO. || https://www.youtube.com/embed/wo2qU2ctLR8 || Actual distinct SèhounAbomeyMaisonTollo funerary musicalprogramme for DahTolloEtienneCossi. ChristianfuneralsettingdoesnotchangeactualZinlipractice toGospel; no allchurchspeechprogramme assumedmusic. Namedactualbandleader, unnamedmusicianshonest. Unknownoriginaldate,2025posting separate. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2qU2ctLR8 Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live à Sèhoun/Abomey maison TOLLO.].</ref> || popular || unknown || unknown || live || unknown || country:Benin || supported || [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wo2qU2ctLR8 Recording/context source] || Actual distinct SèhounAbomeyMaisonTollo funerary musicalprogramme for DahTolloEtienneCossi. ChristianfuneralsettingdoesnotchangeactualZinlipractice toGospel; no allchurchspeechprogramme assumedmusic. Namedactualbandleader, unnamedmusicianshonest. Unknownoriginaldate,2025posting separate. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. || <muglobe-flag video="wo2qU2ctLR8" field="muglobeFavorite" /> || <muglobe-flag video="wo2qU2ctLR8" field="currentHit" /> || <muglobe-flag video="wo2qU2ctLR8" field="authentic" />
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Summary

Fon jar/percussion, voice and dance repertoire with funeral and later festive popular performance, including zinli rénové. [1] [2]

Contemporary and trending

Festive and recorded forms, including zinli rénové, extend a repertoire also associated with funerals. The popular career of Alèkpéhanhou illustrates transformation within Fon song practice. [1] [2]

History

Accounts relate Zinli to Abomey court and funerary histories. Such narratives identify cultural relationships; they do not establish a single securely dated invention for all present performance. [1]

Musical characteristics

Jar-based percussion, accompanying rhythm and voices organize dance and song. Changes of setting and arrangement distinguish funerary use from modern festive presentation. [1]

Geography and communities

Abomey/Zou and connected Fon communities in southern Benin. Southern urban/social circulation and national media/performance; do not confuse Zou with the separate Plateau département. [1] [2]

Artists

Alèkpéhanhou is a major documented exponent of renovated Zinli. Singers and percussionists in local ensembles sustain the broader repertoire beyond the recorded work of one performer. [2]

Representative performances

MuGlobe listening profile
Repertoire Field use Notes
popular regional Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.
MuGlobe representative performances
Artist Performance / song / title Embedded player URL Notes Repertoire kind Repertoire date Recording date Format Opening Places Fit Evidence Review note MuGlobe favorite Current hit Authentic
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 7 Daah Djôwou sin han https://www.youtube.com/embed/0A_bHuBbhM8 Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[3] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Pimpan wè zèhouè https://www.youtube.com/embed/pB3BagGGwKw Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[4] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Sun di hloué do wêkê dji https://www.youtube.com/embed/EMvfLbJNWnc Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[5] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Mi non non lan dé kannou an https://www.youtube.com/embed/2FuXO61uiM4 Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[6] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2 Houawéhôssou Aliguèdègbon https://www.youtube.com/embed/zBidGynyW90 Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[7] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Specific different named long-form Fon Zinli-renove vocal/percussion songs from LeRoiAlekpehanhou catalogue, not wholemix parent or editedsamework. Actual Alekpehanhou principalvoice with unnamedrealaccompaniment, publishernot additionalmusician. Native primaryUniversityAbomeyCalavi study establishes his renovatedZinli practice; exact titlesnot blanketallBenineseVodunmusic.2025 uploads do not establish originalrecordingdates. Older goodwork retained honestly. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2 Nou e gbê wa e bi djin gnon https://www.youtube.com/embed/hKHttbBqs7I Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[8] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Le Roi Alekpehanhou 6 Yôkpovou ô non zoun mèho ton https://www.youtube.com/embed/teM-ct9hf5Y Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[9] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Album 2 du Roi Alèkpéhanhou - Titre 1 - Mi gni gbêssou bo djo bo do https://www.youtube.com/embed/fNkNT9Uc-ls Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Roi Alèkpéhanhou Officiel. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-05-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[10] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Roi Alèkpéhanhou Officiel. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou Wounfianmon https://www.youtube.com/embed/Ypndu8Sh-NY Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2016-09-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[11] popular unknown unknown audio unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual named distinct Alèkpehanhou Zinli-renove song recordings, fullindividual works not wholemix or excerpt+parent duplicated. Primary university study establishes modified vocal/percussion practice. Do not extrapolate all artistrecordings toZinli: separate2011sacredAgbotchebou/Hwede repertoire notselectedhere. Unknown originalsessiondate despite2025/2016 postings; no falsecurrentrelease claims. Source: Le Roi Alekpehanhou. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Joël Gboja Zodji and Zodji family drummers Zinli in Agbomey https://www.youtube.com/embed/FA4p_KAYM6s First-hand actual AgbomeyZinli drumming/dancing, source names leadJoëlGbojaZodji andactualfamilydrummers. CurtisAndrews pupil/filmernot leadperformer. Focused continuous communitymusicaldemonstration, notinstrumentconstruction/guitarinstruction. Unknownrecordingyear,2010 uploadnot session. Source: Curtis Andrews. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2010-08-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[12] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source First-hand actual AgbomeyZinli drumming/dancing, source names leadJoëlGbojaZodji andactualfamilydrummers. CurtisAndrews pupil/filmernot leadperformer. Focused continuous communitymusicaldemonstration, notinstrumentconstruction/guitarinstruction. Unknownrecordingyear,2010 uploadnot session. Source: Curtis Andrews. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Zinli ensemble of Abomey Zinli d’Abomey https://www.youtube.com/embed/QHVSCfEzL2g Specific communityZinli dAbomey musical-dance performance, actual anonymoustroupe creditedcollectively. MesminLohounme publishernot assumedleadsinger. Countryandlocalformexplicit, no invented personalnames ordate. Source: mesmin Lohounme. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2021-07-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[13] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Specific communityZinli dAbomey musical-dance performance, actual anonymoustroupe creditedcollectively. MesminLohounme publishernot assumedleadsinger. Countryandlocalformexplicit, no invented personalnames ordate. Source: mesmin Lohounme. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka AKPE M'DO (Remerciements)_-_Reine Noeberka https://www.youtube.com/embed/I3mEMK0OG_4 Actual ReineNorberka AkpeMdo Remerciements, published by her ZinliGbete channel. ActualNorberteAblaKpanou, not inventedNoeberka distinctsinger. DocumentedZinliGbete practice withtrack-specificthanks theme, unknownoriginalsessionyear despite2024post. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2024-01-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[14] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual ReineNorberka AkpeMdo Remerciements, published by her ZinliGbete channel. ActualNorberteAblaKpanou, not inventedNoeberka distinctsinger. DocumentedZinliGbete practice withtrack-specificthanks theme, unknownoriginalsessionyear despite2024post. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
2G Guédéhoun­guè 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE, ZINLI- GBÉTÉ. https://www.youtube.com/embed/uceS1HlwH0w Primary artist explicitly titles this actual long-form musicalperformance ZinliGbete; no wholemix/privateeventparent also selected. Genreformexplicit ratherthan everyBenineseact guessedfromnationality. Actual2G vocalistgroup, unknownothermusicians notinvented. Unknown originaldate,2022 uploadseparate. Source: 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE OFFICIEL HOUSE. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2022-05-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[15] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Primary artist explicitly titles this actual long-form musicalperformance ZinliGbete; no wholemix/privateeventparent also selected. Genreformexplicit ratherthan everyBenineseact guessedfromnationality. Actual2G vocalistgroup, unknownothermusicians notinvented. Unknown originaldate,2022 uploadseparate. Source: 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE OFFICIEL HOUSE. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Flotohoun (Florentin Tohoun) FLOTOHOUN ZINLI (Africavio) https://www.youtube.com/embed/EDtjhCAIoXg Primary namedactualartist Flotohoun publishes specificZinliAfricavio song. Explicitrhythm in bothcaption/title, not genericallVodun/Fon music. Actualmusician notmislabellingproducer asguest; originaldateunknown,2017 posting separate. Source: Florentin TOHOUN. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2017-03-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[16] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Primary namedactualartist Flotohoun publishes specificZinliAfricavio song. Explicitrhythm in bothcaption/title, not genericallVodun/Fon music. Actualmusician notmislabellingproducer asguest; originaldateunknown,2017 posting separate. Source: Florentin TOHOUN. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka Houandja.... https://www.youtube.com/embed/GJwxGgZ0Rd4 Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[17] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka NORBERKA.... Gbêmin ho vêhou https://www.youtube.com/embed/cRiI7ajQrUw Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[18] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka NORBERKA .......GANTCHE XO https://www.youtube.com/embed/P3lVKrSOJW4 Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[19] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka Howiniwini_ La Reine Norberka https://www.youtube.com/embed/1gwD0PxhpGE Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[20] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka Alovi by Reine Norberka https://www.youtube.com/embed/VoS7Vk-oJiM Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-07-03; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[21] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Norberka NORBERKA. VIGNON https://www.youtube.com/embed/BTWbQz4pH-c Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2023-05-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[22] popular unknown unknown music-video unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Recording/context source Primary actual NorberkaZinliGbete ensemble recordings of distinct songs Houandja,GbeminHoVehou,GantcheXo,Howiniwini,Alovi,Vignon. ActualvoiceNorberteAblaKpanou withunnamedaccompaniment; source-backed ZinliGbete tradition, notallBenineseafropop. Unknownoriginalsessions despite2023uploads. Fullspecificsongs only, no programme/compilationparent or alternatemaster duplication. Source: NORBERKA LA REINE DU ZINLI GBETE . Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou and Groupe Missogbeha Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live chez Prince SOGLO Alain Farel à Mandjè dans la commune de Bohicon https://www.youtube.com/embed/ccQQZacMd04 Actual substantial musicalfunerary performance atMandje/Bohicon invited for AlainFarelSoglo grandfather funeral, sourceexplicit namesactual GroupeMissogbeha. Soglo patron/family not singer. Originalcaption givesSaturday17November but publication2024 calendardoesnotmatch; no invented exactyear/date. Programmeonce, no owncuts. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2024-11-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[23] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual substantial musicalfunerary performance atMandje/Bohicon invited for AlainFarelSoglo grandfather funeral, sourceexplicit namesactual GroupeMissogbeha. Soglo patron/family not singer. Originalcaption givesSaturday17November but publication2024 calendardoesnotmatch; no invented exactyear/date. Programmeonce, no owncuts. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false
Alèkpéhanhou and his ensemble Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live à Sèhoun/Abomey maison TOLLO. https://www.youtube.com/embed/wo2qU2ctLR8 Actual distinct SèhounAbomeyMaisonTollo funerary musicalprogramme for DahTolloEtienneCossi. ChristianfuneralsettingdoesnotchangeactualZinlipractice toGospel; no allchurchspeechprogramme assumedmusic. Namedactualbandleader, unnamedmusicianshonest. Unknownoriginaldate,2025posting separate. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. Video publication: 2025-04-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 22 October 2026.[24] popular unknown unknown live unknown country:Benin supported Recording/context source Actual distinct SèhounAbomeyMaisonTollo funerary musicalprogramme for DahTolloEtienneCossi. ChristianfuneralsettingdoesnotchangeactualZinlipractice toGospel; no allchurchspeechprogramme assumedmusic. Namedactualbandleader, unnamedmusicianshonest. Unknownoriginaldate,2025posting separate. Source: ONG ZEDAGA. Video publication is separate from original/session date; unknown dates retained. false false false

Related genres

Tchinkoumé has a different central Beninese history and instrumentation. Coastal Agbadja practices also require local distinction rather than merging all Beninese dance rhythms. [1]

References and further reading

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 La musique populaire au Bénin, 2016. Access note: Genre sections read.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 Zinli/Alèkpéhanhou study — Université d’Abomey-Calavi publication. Access note: Relevant indexed passages read; full article bibliographic extraction pending.
  3. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 7 Daah Djôwou sin han.
  4. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Pimpan wè zèhouè.
  5. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Sun di hloué do wêkê dji.
  6. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 1 Mi non non lan dé kannou an.
  7. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2 Houawéhôssou Aliguèdègbon.
  8. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 2 Nou e gbê wa e bi djin gnon.
  9. ↑ Le Roi Alekpehanhou 6 Yôkpovou ô non zoun mèho ton.
  10. ↑ Album 2 du Roi Alèkpéhanhou - Titre 1 - Mi gni gbêssou bo djo bo do.
  11. ↑ Wounfianmon.
  12. ↑ Zinli in Agbomey.
  13. ↑ Zinli d’Abomey.
  14. ↑ AKPE M'DO (Remerciements)_-_Reine Noeberka.
  15. ↑ 2G GUEDEHOUNGUE, ZINLI- GBÉTÉ..
  16. ↑ FLOTOHOUN ZINLI (Africavio).
  17. ↑ Houandja.....
  18. ↑ NORBERKA.... Gbêmin ho vêhou.
  19. ↑ NORBERKA .......GANTCHE XO.
  20. ↑ Howiniwini_ La Reine Norberka.
  21. ↑ Alovi by Reine Norberka.
  22. ↑ NORBERKA. VIGNON.
  23. ↑ Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live chez Prince SOGLO Alain Farel à Mandjè dans la commune de Bohicon.
  24. ↑ Roi ALEKPEHANHOU en live à Sèhoun/Abomey maison TOLLO..

Hotspot mushrooms

Abomey/Zou and connected Fon communities in southern Benin. Southern urban/social circulation and national media/performance; do not confuse Zou with the separate Plateau département. Fields distinguish the community heartland from specifically documented wider use; political borders and population totals do not determine intensity.

The fields express editorial judgments about relative musical affinity and reach, not measured audience shares. Radius is the zero edge of a linear fade; same-genre overlaps combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms
ID Location Latitude Longitude Radius (km) Strength Notes
zinli-zou Abomey–Zou and southern Fon networks 7.1 2.05 210 0.73 Significant regional repertoire with wider popular adoption.
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