Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners ...

In Benin, women are the backbone of voodoo celebrations, integral both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Their roles in organising rituals, preserving sacred knowledge, and maintaining ...

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

Clad in white and pink, Deborah Bossou, 25, blends vibrant song with dance as she immerses herself with fellow practitioners in Vodun, traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend ...

Davido has gained applause for the manner in which he turned up for his friend and celebrity blogger Tunde Ednut during his ...

Jubilant crowds thronged as he was inducted into the prestigious and male-only Igbuu Society in his hometown ... symbolising their status. At traditional events, they must wear specific attire. "The ...

Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Local shops selling traditional men's clothing do a brisk trade in Oguta, especially in December The Igbuu Society is highly selective. Applicants must own property ...

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.

OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — As children dance with great ... and religion in a clash of cultures and the ability for ancient traditional beliefs to adapt to modern life. The small West African nation ...

Media personality Ebuka Obi-Uchendu has advocated for Nigerian politicians and public officials to wear traditional outfits. The fashion icon said Nigerian politicians should don traditional ...

Sun Jan 19, 2025 07:16 PM Last update on: Sun Jan 19, 2025 07:36 PM Pinon hadi has long been a symbol of cultural identity. Historically, it was worn around the chest, functioning as both a blouse ...