Ash and Fire: Black Amazons of Dahomey

This album is dedicated to the Agojie – the women warriors of Dahomey, whose history is complex and not without contradiction.

They were strength, discipline, and a weapon of their king. Their path held not only courage and martial skill, but also participation in practices that cannot be seen as unambiguous today.

Akari does not justify, and does not condemn.
Akari remembers.

What you hear is not a verdict, but a voice from the past, as it was.

Tracklist

  1. Obsidian Warriors YouTube
  2. Gbeto
  3. Hunting Protocol
  4. Blade
  5. Ash and Fire YouTube
  6. The Last Stand
  7. Embers
  8. Was it Worth It?
  9. No Longer Enemies
  10. Into Eternity
  11. Eyes of Cotonou
  12. We Run

Here are excerpts from selected tracks. The full cycle is available on Radio Akari. Stay tuned for the schedule and updates.

Obsidian Warriors

Obsidian Warriors on YouTube

Eyes of Cotonou
Hunting Protocol