Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual ...

West Africa is fast gaining recognition for its wildly beautiful barren beaches, hypnotic African beats, vibrant fashions and strong cultures, which have reshaped the face of mankind. Yet, Voodoo ...

It has suffered from a bad press internationally but is an official religion in the West African country of Benin. In the voodoo heartland of Ouidah, the sound of drums fills the air, while men ...

Is Santeria witchcraft? Discover the origins, rituals, and cultural significance of Santeria, and why it's often misunderstood as witchcraft.

The Representations of Voodoo in Popular Culture and Fiction (FRAN 325) is coming to the University of Victoria this 2025 ...

Voodoo originated in the West African country of Benin and later took shape in Haiti, during the transatlantic slave trade. Black was initiated to it in the Crescent City. “It’s a way of life ...

has said it might also be linked to West African voodoo. One theory is that he was bought as a slave in sub-Saharan Africa and brought to Britain to be sacrificed. Detectives across Europe believe ...

The argument that voodoo does work in sports, especially football is as old as the game itself and even in this century the ...

Voodoo, which has West African roots and has existed among Afro-Haitian communities since the late 18th century, is officially recognized as a religion on par with others worshipped in the country.