Alafia - Assanssan

“Assanssan” by Alafia is a vibrant album released in 2023. This project, masterminded by Phil Han Mandounou, brings together musicians from Benin, Cameroon, and the French Antilles. The album is a superbly orchestrated exploration of funk and afro off-beats with 80s synth leanings. Notable for its uplifting vocals, shimmering guitars, and triumphant horns, “Assanssan” defies categorization while encapsulating many vibrant genres and motifs.