Frankosun & The Family will be performing at the first Virtual Festival of The World Village Festival which comes up on 29 – 30 May, 2021. According to our findings, the musical band is the only musical band chosen from Finland that is headed by an African.
The word “Nago” derives from the word “Anago”,a term Fon-speaking people use to describe Nago – Yoruba speaking people residing in Benin.The Nago–Yoruba community is characterized by the masked dance called Guèlèdè – a special dance rich in songs, music, epic and lyrical poems under the rhythms, and sounds of tam-tams.
Frankosun & The Family’s debut album was released in April 2020. The band’s second album is underway with Finnish rhythm music legend Jimi Tenor . The band’s new songs will be heard at the World Village Festival, and a live album is planned for the gig. Come watch the recording of the disc for a virtual gig.
“Their first Album was released in spring 2020 in vinyl and digital formats”
Accordingto the rules, Frankosun & The Family will focus on the theme “Equality.” According to The World Village Festival publication, Franck stated that “Equality is the driving force behind their music. Before moving to Finland, he grew up in a society where women are seen only as instruments of reproduction, and whose lives are confined within the four walls of the home. Memories of his mother and many other women makes him sad. So many dreams, visions, unspoken ideas and hopes have been crushed under the chaos deeply rooted in society. He appreciates Finnish society for the way women are seen here – as the pride of society, led by the state. Equality cannot remain just a word, but must be the norm that every civilized society implements and guides our actions and values. Everyone deserves equal treatment, and we will continue to proclaim this message through our music. ” he stated
