Raphael Munnings is a Bahamian singer, musician, and songwriter best known as a founding member and lead vocalist of the acclaimed funk and soul band The Beginning of the End. Celebrated for the global hit “Funky Nassau,” Munnings helped bring the vibrant sound of Bahamian music to international audiences in the 1970s, blending American funk and soul with the rhythmic pulse of Junkanoo. His work remains a cornerstone of Caribbean musical heritage, influencing generations of artists and solidifying his place in the history of island funk.