Following the demise of Benga maestro, D.O. Misiani, Linet continued to perform with Shirati Jazz. However, in September of 2007, she went solo and founded her own band. A year later, she recorded this debut album - Wishes!. It is her third CD after Baba Zero and Euro Tour 2005.
With a whole new line-up, Linet has put together what comes even closer to the benga of the veterans of this genre. There is more guitar prominence leading to great danceable tracks. Yes, benga is still going strong. Track 1 wishes U.S. President elect - Barack Obama well.
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