AMÉMÉ was born in Benin, West Africa, but splits his time between Brooklyn and Berlin. He is a global ambassador of Afro house, helping to shape its future through his label, parties, and sold-out Boiler Room in Lagos, as well as headline sets everywhere from Coachella to Kenya, Bali, and Barcelona. The One Tribe banner encompasses creative expression across art, fashion, and music, with events hosted in locations such as London, Amsterdam, and Brooklyn. Additionally, AMÉMÉ also releases his sounds on Defected Records, Insomniac Records, and many more. Here, he links up with Monique Séka, who is nicknamed the queen of Afro-zouk and has released vital albums that draw on Caribbean music, zouk, and a range of African rhythms.
Following the success of ‘Agolo (Next Gen)’ , AMÉMÉ’s reimagining of Angélique Kidjo’s classic song, we now have ‘Okaman (Next Gen)’, which revitalises another classic. The artist says, “ ‘Okaman’ represents a significant milestone in the history of African music. Monique Séka is the undisputed Queen of Afro-Zouk and a beloved icon of West Africa. I fondly recall my childhood, with the original playing in my living room at my mother’s request, and its melodies echoing on television and radio. This is an attempt to preserve the essence of the legends of African music while building a bridge to the present, ensuring that integrity remains at the heart of the Afro house genre.“
‘Okaman (Next Gen)’ is an immediately soul-stirring sound with Séka’s signature vocals rising up through layers of sheer, wavy rhythm and profound synths. Deep and enchanting, dramatic but reserved, the track really comes alive once Séka’s voice is set free and soars above snappy snares that heighten the sense of empowerment that runs through this most refined and moving groove.
AMÉMÉ, Monique Séka’s ‘Okaman (Next Gen)’ is set to release on One Tribe on October 31, 2025.
Tracklist
1. AMÉMÉ, Monique Séka – Okaman (Next Gen)
AMÉMÉ: Instagram – Soundcloud – Beatport
Monique Séka: Instagram – Spotify