Rhythm runs deep in Benin, not just in music, but in the way people move, gather, and celebrate life.
For an new series for Vice and the European Commission called I’ll Rise, we followed Afro House DJ AMÉMÉ on a journey back to his roots exploring how the energy of the streets, the sounds of the coast, and the spirit of community continue to shape his global path.
Shot across Cotonou, Porto Novo, Ouidah and beyond, this episode celebrates identity, movement and the power of homegrown talent.
Now showing on vice.com, and as a TVC.
Client:
INTPA (@eu_partnerships)
Agency: Glass Creative Studio (@glasscreativestudioglobal) / VICE (@vice)
Founder Glass: Carsten Meijer (@carstenmeijer)
Production House: Eyeforce (@eyeforce)
Director & DOP: Arthur Neumeier (@arthur_neumeier)
Co-Director: Raphadu Maphoto (@maphoto.raphadu)
Executive Producer: Samantha Lowe (@createcontentwithus)
Pitch Producer: Coco Seignette (@bycoco.biz)
Project Lead & Producer: Patricia Simon (@bypatriciasimon)
Production Manager: Sbusisiwe Luhlongwane (@busi.luhlo)
Focus Puller: Kevin Schnider (@kevinschnider)
Local Fixer (Benin): Arnaud Vissor (Hoodlum Film Fixers)
Post Production House: Form.post (@form.post)
Post Producers: Peta Synnot-Marzetti, Patricia Simon (@hello_peta) (@bypatriciasimon)
Morocco Episode Editor: Tim Weyer (@timweyer)
Composer TVC: Lucas Vidal (@lvidalmusic)
Sound Mix: Luis Trujillo Garrido (@luisluis93)
Colour Grade: Graham Hunt (@grahamhunt_)
Beats of Benin
AMÉMÉ
Management: Joshua Brandon, Seven 7
Music Label: One Tribe
Press Manager: Patrick Ames, Apricity
Special Thanks to: Amémé’s family - Marianne, Helene, Ayoko. Eya Studio, all local talents;
dancers, drummers & people who allowed us to capture their vibrant culture.