Nana Benz: Togo's Voodoo-Inspired Musical Group Prepares for European Tour

The "Nana Benz" Musical Collective

• 💡 The group "Nana Benz" is an avant-garde musical collective from Togo, primarily led by women.
• 🎯 Their name, "Nana Benz," pays tribute to powerful Togolese women from the 1960s who achieved wealth and economic independence.

Digital Voodun: A Fusion of Tradition and Modernity

• 🎶 The group's unique musical genre is described as "digital voodun," blending transinducing rhythms with funk and electronic elements.
• 🎭 They describe themselves as artists and voodoo priestesses, stating that "Voodoo is our identity" and a natural infusion into modern music.

Voodoo, Empowerment, and Advocacy

• ✊ Nana Benz uses their music to advocate for women's rights in patriarchal societies and to promote environmental protection.
• 🌱 They emphasize that teachings about respecting and protecting the environment, as well as protecting and respecting women, originate from voodoo traditions.

Sustainable Music Creation

• ♻️ The group crafts unique musical instruments using recycled materials, such as PVC pipes and an old suitcase, reflecting the voodoo belief that objects carry energy and history.
• ✨ Guided by mentor Peter Solo of Voodoo Game, they channel the secret melodies and rhythms of voodoo from Togo and Benin, aiming to create a spiritual experience through their performances.