Vivi l'internationale, stage name of Victorine Agbato (1946 – 15 February 2022) was a Beninese singer.

Biography

Agbato was known for her songs for peace and love during Benin's transition from communism to democracy. During the in February 1990, she sang the hymn for peace, ''N’dokolidji''. She described it as her contribution to peace in Benin. Active in women's revolutionary organizations, she sang in solidarity with prison detainees in Savalou in 2018. In 2008, she was awarded the

National Order of Benin The National Order of Benin () is the highest national honour in the Republic of Benin. It is conferred on individuals that have achieved high merits in their field, and is awarded by the President of Benin. It is one of two post-colonial nationa ...

. Vivi l'internationale died in Porto-Novo on 15 February 2022.

Discography

*''Chantent les 20 ans de la loterie nationale du Bénin'' (1982) *''Oluwa Dakun''

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:l'internationale, Vivi 1946 births 2022 deaths Beninese women singers People from Porto-Novo