Gustave Gbénou Vikey, known professionally as G.G. Vikey, was a celebrated Beninese singer-songwriter born in 1944 in Athiémé, Benin. Emerging in the 1960s, he gained prominence with his 1969 hit "Vive les Mariés," which earned him the Kundé d'Honneur award in 2003. His music, characterized by poetic lyrics and African guitar melodies, includes notable tracks like "Gentleman Vickey" and "Je te revoie étoile." In 2012, he was honored as a Commander of the National Order of Benin. G.G. Vikey passed away on May 15, 2013, in Cotonou, leaving a lasting legacy in African music. ([originalfoundblog.com](https://originalfoundblog.com/g-g-vickey/?utm_source=openai))