Eskill Lohento

Full name	Eskill Lohento
Date of birth	1951
Country	Benin
Date of death	2006

Eskill Lohento (1951–2006) was the powerhouse lead vocalist and a founding pillar of the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou, one of Africa’s most prolific and influential bands. Known for his commanding voice and ability to bridge the gap between traditional Beninese Vodún rhythms and modern styles like Afrobeat, Funk, and Congolese Rumba, Lohento was the primary interpreter for a massive catalog of approximately 500 recordings. Alongside bandleader Mélomé Clément, he helped define the "All Powerful" sound of the 1970s West African music scene, leaving behind a legacy of iconic hits like Gbeti Madjro and Noumbi Lé before his passing just prior to the band's global resurgence in the late 2000s.

Top Tracks

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Minsato Le, Mi Dayihome

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Emagnin Houè Towè De

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Ozogbesse

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Noumbi Lé

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Écoute Ma Mélodie

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Révolution

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Ehouzou

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Safari Strut

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Mi Ko Gbèmi Do Gbè

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Fitè A Ba Viélosi

Top Albums

World Psychedelic Classics 3: Love's a Real Thing

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152 Kg De Voix

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Révolution

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