Benin: Saara Houansou welcomed as a heroine after her victory at The Voice Afrique francophone 2026
Saara Houansou, winner of the 2026 edition of The Voice Afrique francophone, returned to Cotonou on Sunday, August 16. Welcomed at the airport and then celebrated by a crowd gathered at the Place de l’Amazone, the Beninese singer presented her trophy and thanked her supporters.
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The champion of The Voice Afrique francophone 2026 arrived in Cotonou on the evening of Sunday, August 16. At the Cotonou international airport, she was welcomed in the VIP lounge by Jacques Aguia-Daho, chief of staff to the Minister of Culture, Arts and Heritage, who represented the minister.
In her first statements, Saara Houansou thanked the Beninese public for their support during the competition. She also expressed her gratitude to the institutions of the Republic and recognized the backing she received from the President of the Republic, Romuald Wadagni, according to her words.
A celebration at the Place de l’Amazone
After her time at the airport, the singer went to the Place de l’Amazone, where Beninese people had gathered to celebrate her victory. She presented her trophy to the public, in an atmosphere filled with songs, cheers, and messages of congratulations.
This return to her homeland created a moment of communion between the artist and her compatriots. Her crowning brings new visibility to the Beninese music scene in a francophone pan-African competition.
Through this victory, the authorities and the public have also highlighted the journey of a young Beninese artist whose talent and hard work have enabled her to represent the country beyond its borders.
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