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Zinli

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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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