Edo Funk: The Inventive Sound of Benin CityBy Kosiso NwachukwuFri May 30 2025Photo courtesy of JosplayEdo Funk emerged as the soundtrack of the era in Benin.Share to:
PRESS RELEASE: African Music Library announces USA tour for KiMon documentaryBy | 8/5/2024 | Company NewsEach USA screening for Kimon!: The Eastern Nigerian Afro-Funk Revolution 1970-1980 will feature a film talkback session and a live music performance by Nigerian Afro-Funk veterans.
AML Artist Spotlight: TREGGZBy | 5/28/2025 | PeoplePhenomenal Nigerian singer-songwriter Treggz blends Afrobeats with modern sounds, creating emotionally rich songs that are deeply relatable. With each release, he proves himself a rising star and a musical genius to pay attention to.
Benga Music: Kenya’s Greatest Musical ExportBy | 11/16/2023 | GenresThough the origin of the sound is known, the name BENGA remains a matter of speculation. Some say, it was derived from Obengo, the name of the mother of the legendary Benga musician D.O. Misiani. Another believes that the word was first used in the song, Monica Ondego, by the Ogara Boys from the 1963 Ketebul Label.
Adieu, MohBad!By | 9/26/2023 | PeopleShowing dexterity in his music, the Street hop crooner, MohBad who started as a rapper later took on singing and thus, went on to release other songs such as Ponmo, Gumbody, Peace, Sorry, Feel Good, and others.
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