ZEYNAB ABIB: MUSIC ICON FROM AFRICA

Beautiful Zeynab ABIB, is a successfully Beninese R&B singer and a songwriter, Born in Abidjan (Ivory Coast), Zeynab wrote her first song at the age of 8. According to her, ‘it was during a normal school day in Cotonou, (Benin) ‘that she revealed her natural singing and dancing abilities talent to the public for the first time.

Zeynab released her first album, “Intori” in 2002. A mix of variety comprises of rhythm and blues, traditional Apala, Juju and modern Beninese music, which immediately became a smash hit all over the world.

The uniqueness of this African music star is her ability to bring R&B and the Beninese (Yoruba) culture couples with her linguistic talent, together with hard work makes her an icon in the field.  

Zeynab ABIB as she likes to be called has unique voice and sparkling lyrics that she use to wow her audiences. She is regarded as the most successful female and best selling artist in Benin Republic.

Zeynab an award winning artist  was in 2005, nominated for the Kora award in Durban (South Africa) there she won the best female artist of west Africa award.In 2007 Zeynab was named the National Unicef Ambassador in Benin and in 2009 she became Glo national ambassador for benin.

Zeynab , continuing her onslaught by releasing  ‘’Olukèmi’’ a smashing hit  in 2011 .

How can we compliment this african Ambassador than to say: '' This beautiful lady has a great voice and a strong presence on stage. The musician has translated native idioms to modern musical instruments in a way that preserves the African traditional sound. Thumbs up to this pretty performer’’