Music of Benin

Despite the influence of other African countries' musical rhythms, Europe (particularly France), and America, with the United States at the forefront, Benin values its own musical rhythm within the country. Some countries around the world have adopted some of the world's most famous musicians, such as Angélique Kidjo of Benin. Benin has managed to preserve its musical rhythms such as zinli, tchinkoume, Toba, the AKPALA, and the TEKE, among others.

Beninese artists such as Alekpehahou, Gbessi, Amikpon, Sabgohan, Dossou - Letrik, and others promote these musical rhythms both nationally and internationally. For many years, Beninese music has been influenced by other world music styles, particularly Congolese, Ivorian, Black American, and French. As a result, we now have Stan Tohon's Tchink System, Blaise Antonio's Zekede, and Willy Cute's Djihou. Dance is an important component of music that has existed in Benin since the beginning of time and continues to this day. With several dance groups such as the National Ballet and several other Beninese appearances around the world, Beninese dance is remarkably well-known internationally.