Benin faced a number of negative spillovers in 2022: a deteriorating regional security situation at its northern border, the ...

Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of indigenous faiths, while others cite fairness compared to major religions with ...

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has defended the Oba of Benin's ban on wearing sacred costumes at ceremonies by people ...

Edo legend says that no one in Benin had ever seen a horse before Oranmiyan arrived! In the 1100s the Ogisos lost control of their kingdom. The Edo people feared that their country would fall into ...

So, the Benin Airport has one of the top 3 busiest domestic terminals in Nigeria. Inside Benin lies a lot of wealth. Oben, a ...

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival which has made the town a mecca for Voodoo worshippers as well as a tourist attraction.

Oba of Benin has summoned every priest and priestess across every corner of the kingdom to place curses on those using the ...

According to Benin's culture minister Jean-Michel Abimbola, missions imparted to women for the organisation of voodoo rites are "numerous and important". But the exact nature of some of these may ...

Officials are now hoping to explore its full tourism potential and showcase Benin's rich culture and tradition. “This is a way to show people the pomp, the beauty, and the value of Voodoo and ...