Benin's second largest lake. She is a follower of voodoo, an animist practice based on respect for nature, ancestors and invisible forces. Such ceremonies are common in villages in the 346,000 ...

In Benin, women are the backbone of voodoo celebrations, integral both on the front lines and behind the scenes. Their roles in organising rituals, preserving sacred knowledge, and maintaining ...

The banks and delta of the Mono River in Benin are home to mangrove swamps which harbour fish and rare wild birds -- and some are deemed sacred.

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of ...

Benin is one of the 17 countries that Nigerian passport holders can visit without visa in 2025, according to the Africa Visa ...

A swirling Zangbeto performs in Ouidah, Benin, during the Voodoo Festival on Jan. 10. Photo: AFP She is a follower of voodoo, an animist practice based on respect for nature, ancestors and invisible ...

The annual Voodoo festival in Ouidah, southern Benin, merges spirituality and tourism, attracting thousands of locals and foreigners. Known as a hub for gods and spirits, the celebration honors ...

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 ...