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

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 ...

EKPE Arc. Harris Aibangbee Igiehon, who passed on in May last year at the age of 72 years, led a truly exceptional life. A gentle giant and sage, Aib, as fondly called by his friends, was in many ways ...

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

At the end of 2024, there was major news in the art world: talks between for the British Museum and the government of Greece over the Parthenon Marbles had reportedly reached advanced stages. If such ...

New institutions dedicated to artificial intelligence, West African art, barbeque and more are expected to welcome visitors ...

BEFORE 2009, they were dreaded warlords in the creeks of the Niger Delta whose activities created fear, especially among the government and its security forces, eager to keep the oil ...

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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 ...

Warhorse Studios is sending out Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2 review codes a full four weeks before the game's launch. Typically, review codes are sent closer to a title's release date. Fans are ...