The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

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Volta Gur ethno-linguistic group. Here is more about their history, food, dance, languages, and weapons.

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Mzili is a renowned painter, printmaker and an indigenous expressionist who makes reference to his intuition, childhood ...

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Centuries-old stone Buddha statues and precious jewelries repatriated by the Dutch government to its former colony are on display at Indonesia's National Museum, providing a ...

Films shortlisted for the LUX Audience Award 2025 will be shown at the Arc Cinema in Cork Animal is one of the films showing ...