West Africa is fast gaining recognition for its wildly beautiful barren beaches, hypnotic African beats, vibrant fashions and strong cultures, which have reshaped the face of mankind. Yet, Voodoo ...

Voodoo is experiencing something of a renaissance in New Orleans. We meet voodoo priestess Manbo Jessyka and high priestess Eshé who introduce us to the practice as a way of life, and as a means ...

The concept of black magic has long held a mystical and often ominous allure, evoking images of dark rituals, demonic ...

The Representations of Voodoo in Popular Culture and Fiction (FRAN 325) is coming to the University of Victoria this 2025 ...

In western Africa, different communities practice the religion of Voodoo, a belief system based on the idea that their ancestors co-exist with the living, serving as protectors and granters of favors.