Voodoo plays a vibrant role in New Orleans culture. Modern practices and rituals focus more on connecting practitioners to ...

The religion has 'clear teachings' and 'tries to explain mankind's place in the universe' with its concepts of spirits and ...

News is honoring Black History Month this February and reporter Sierra Krug took us center stage to meet the dancers with Virginia’s premiere West African dance group — Ezibu Muntu.

In a city brewed of Catholicism, Cajuns, Creoles and Voodoo; of historically brutal subjugation and Confederate plantations, ...

In a video from a Grammys 2025 after-party, Kanye West explains why he didn't make an appearance at Donald Trump’s 2025 Inauguration. In a video from a Grammys 2025 after-party, Kanye West ...

A 50-year-old West Africa regional bloc is facing significant challenges after three junta-led countries — Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso — formally left the group, known as ECOWAS.

Julie Valdivia, owner of KC Conjure and Botanica, digs deep into her spirituality to help create a more well-rounded ...

A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo festival, drawing an eclectic mix of locals, international visitors, and ...

The annual Voodoo festival in Ouidah ... Founded in 1996, iAfrica stands as one of South Africa's most enduring portals. In 2018, Africa.com acquired iAfrica, consolidating its position in ...

WEST AFRICA has long been a source of booze. In Yoruba mythology Obatala, a deity sent to create humans, stumbled on palm wine and fell into a drunken slumber before completing the task.

Mastercard has opened its first office in Accra, Ghana, expanding its operations in West Africa. This strategic milestone demonstrates Mastercard’s commitment to helping the country’s ...

South African rescuers ended their attempts on Thursday to find anyone left in an illegal gold mine where at least 78 people died during a police siege, as a local volunteer described the horror ...