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

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

A new generation of young Africans is adding to the pressure on Western museums to return stolen artefacts, Ernesto Ottone, deputy director general of the UN's cultural agency, told AFP on Monday.

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo ...

OUIDAH, Benin — As children dance with great speed ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou.

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo ... “It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou. The festival gained ...

In the ancient town of Ouidah, located in southern Benin, the annual Voodoo Festival unfolds with a vibrant mix of dance, ...

traditional voodoo celebrations in Benin. This weekend brought the traditional Vodun Days annual festival encompassing arts, culture and voodoo spirituality to the southern town of Ouidah, centre on ...