Voodoo still thrives across Haiti, Brazil and New Orleans. "Witches are abundant in Benin but they cast only evil spells and kill people, which is the antithesis to voodoo’s healing and helping.

They are cast in the role of guardians of spiritual transmission and preparation of rituals of voodoo, an animist rite ...

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

Voodoo festival in Ouidah, southern Benin, merges spirituality and tourism, attracting thousands of locals and foreigners.

JACK POSOBIEC (CO-HOST): Well, so, voodoo, you know ... And so, you'll have cases where, you know, the killing and the ritual killing and the ritual -- and ingestion of flesh, let's just say ...

Benin's Ouidah has celebrated its annual Voodoo Festival which has made the town a mecca for Voodoo worshippers as well as a tourist attraction.

As a result, many have reacted to the incident, with some suggesting that the scene looked like something out of a voodoo ritual. Meanwhile, others questioned the circumstances surrounding the ...

Voodoo Festival in Ouidah, Benin, offers a vibrant spectacle featuring voodoo rituals, ceremonies, and performances. Practitioners emphasize voodoo's spiritual essence, dispelling misconceptions about ...

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

They are cast in the role of guardians of spiritual transmission and preparation of rituals of voodoo, an animist rite founded on the powers of nature and links back to one's ancestors.