Initially a youtuber, it was in 2023 that Axel Merryl revealed himself to music. He used to do parodies, but it was with his track “lele lala lolo Lili” that this artist made his grand entrance into music in an official capacity. Axel Merryl is now the hottest Beninese artist whose music is the most listened to internationally.

. With a diversified style, he captivates with his modern melodies, often set to zouk, Afro and Kompa, which he really loves and which often represents his secret weapon at the end of his sounds. In just 5 songs in 2023, he racked up over 30 million views on YouTube, setting an all-time record not only in Benin but also in French-speaking Africa.