ShareThe Benin Tradition Council on Friday warned against the use of chieftaincy tradi- tional costumes specifi- cally meant for the Oba of Benin, Oba’s wives, the royal family and ti- tled chiefs by ...

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

Edo State, has condemned the misuse and abuse of the Kingdom’s revered customs and traditions, particularly during marriage and burial ceremonies.Chief Norense Ozigbo-Esere, the Osuma of Benin, made ...

The Benin Tradition Council has banned the wearing of chieftaincy traditional costumes specifically meant for the Oba of ...

A wave of color and rhythm sweeps through the ancient town of Ouidah in southern Benin each year during its renowned Voodoo ...

In a statement issued Jan. 10, Benin’s Catholic bishops said that diversity in opinions should be a “source of strength” for ...

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

President Adesina and Chief Financial Officer N’Sele honored among Africa’s 100 most influential as bank’s capital soars to $318 billion ...

Many African stars have achieved international and club success, making a significant impact on the global football stage. Modern African players like Mohamed Salah and Samuel Eto'o have left a ...

Benin forces have suffered heavy losses in an attack near the border with insurgency-hit Niger and Burkina Faso, authorities have said. Colonel Faizou Gomina, the national guard's chief of staff ...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — With levels of sooty air pollution far too high across swaths of the Los Angeles area, Dana Benton is sleeping with a mask on, even with her air purifier running. “My car was just ...

F5NVF will be active as TY5C from Benin, 10 January - 2 April 2025 ... with a collection of valuables characteristic of African nationalities. These are amulets, jewellery, outfits, ritual masks, ...