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Tokponho Gbèfognon Modeste was born in Aklampa Allawénonsa, in the commune of
Glazoué, Benin, on February 21, 1979. Put to work at an early age to meet the
family's economic needs, in 1989 he joined his brother Justin's group, which
promotes traditional Tchingounmè musical culture. Gbèzé began dancing and
playing percussion until 1996, when his brother died tragically and he took over
as leader of the group. In 1997, he successfully led his first concert in his
native village, before releasing his first cassette album, E yôlômi, in 1998.
After a number of recordings, including E ...
