ShareThe Benin Tradition Council on Friday warned against the use of chieftaincy tradi- tional costumes specifi- cally meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and ti- tled chiefs by ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and titled chiefs by members of the public ...

Amid a decade-long push by African countries to abolish colonial-era wigs in judicial systems, posts have surfaced online ...

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

As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...

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 ...

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

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 ...

Zangbeto masquerades the traditional Voodoo guardians of the night performing ahead of the annual Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Sunday Alamba) ...

Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Designing and sewing clothing in accordance with the traditional standards of the UAE national dress, ensuring its authenticity and identity are preserved without ...

Depending on the design, it can be fitted with a bodice, an invisible zip on the back, and short sleeves. Although this gown is traditional attire, it is also suitable for casual and formal functions.