In this week's Across Africa, voodoo believers in Benin marry traditional faith with contemporary creativity to spread their heritage. The african manatee has come under pressure over the decades ...
Benin marry traditional faith with contemporary creativity to spread their heritage. The african manatee has come under pressure over the decades from poching and shrinking habitats but one ...
Spectators watched a group of women dance wildly, making backflips before succumbing to a trance-like state at the annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin Republic. Every January, the Voodoo festival ...
Angelique Kidjo, meanwhile, became a sensation in her home country in Benin and around the world thanks to her thrilling blend of Afropop with R&B and soul music. Elsewhere, Baaba Maal brought ...
The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...
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