West Africa is fast gaining recognition ... at Church by day,” warns Mr Akakpo. Nearly half of Benin’s population practices voodoo officially, and two-thirds unofficially.
As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by ...
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 brought ...
As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...
Ouidah in Benin hosted thousands of visitors on Friday for the 2025 Voodoo Festival. The annual festival featured traditional ...
The small West African nation held the annual festival ... Lyne said her mother’s visit to Benin in 2023 sparked her interest in Voodoo and Benin’s cultural heritage. Before her trip, most ...
The small West African nation held the annual festival ... Lyne said her mother’s visit to Benin in 2023 sparked her interest in Voodoo and Benin’s cultural heritage. Before her trip, most ...