Vincent Ahéhéhinnou

Full name	Vincent Ahéhéhinnou
Country	Benin

Vincent Ahéhéhinnou is a cornerstone of West African music history, primarily celebrated for his role as the lead vocalist of T.P. Orchestre Poly-Rythmo de Cotonou starting in 1968. He was a master of "Voodoo Funk," a style that fused traditional Beninese rhythms with soul, Afrobeat, and Congolese rumba. His voice, noted for its raw power and versatility, helped the group record hundreds of tracks for the Albarika Store label. However, his tenure ended abruptly in May 1978 following a volatile dispute with the band’s manager, Adissa Seidou. After being pushed out of the group, he traveled to Lagos, Nigeria, where he collaborated with Ignace De Souza of the band Black Santiago to record his definitive solo masterpiece, Best Woman.  

The 1978 release of Best Woman remains one of the most significant Afro-funk recordings of its era, featuring a blend of English, French, and local languages like Fon and Mina. Despite his success as a solo artist and a brief hiatus into business, Ahéhéhinnou’s legacy is inextricably linked to the survival of the Orchestre Poly-Rythmo sound. He officially rejoined the band during their global resurgence in 2009, participating in major international tours and recording new albums such as Cotonou Club (2011) and Madjafalao (2016). Today, he is regarded as a vital cultural ambassador, continuing to perform and preserve the complex polyrhythms that define Benin’s musical identity. 

Top Tracks

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Ou C'est Lui Ou C'est Moi

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Best Woman

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Maimouna Cherie

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Vi Deka

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Y A Pas Moyen

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Ahouahouan'da

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Wa Do Verité Ton Noumi

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Wa do verité ton noumi

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Ou C´est Lui Ou C´est Moi

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Prends ma main

Top Albums

Best Woman (Analog Africa Dance Edition No. 5)

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Best Woman

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African Scream Contest: Raw & Psychedelic Afro Sounds From Benin & Togo 70s

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