Benin News News Benin » Culture: Why we love and revere the Oba of Benin
A father to his people, a custodian of history and a symbol of Edo identity BENIN CITY — In the Benin Kingdom, the Oba is far more than a traditional ruler. He is a father to his people, a custodian ...
News Benin » Culture: Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival
Benin’s mecca of spirits and gods draws tourists and followers with famed Voodoo festival OUIDAH, Benin (AP) — The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, organizers ...
News Benin » Culture: My music is putting Benin culture on global radar — Hammerboi
Afrobeats artiste, Osasike Uwuigbe, popularly known as Hammerboi, has said that his Benin-language songs have attracted more listeners outside his region, saying his music has helped introduce his ...
News Benin » Culture: Why Benin Is One of Africa’s Most Meaningful Travel Destinations?
Benin is emerging as one of Africa’s most compelling tourism destinations. From UNESCO-listed heritage and Vodun traditions to wildlife parks, creative culture, and human-centered travel, “Benin, a ...
News Benin » Culture: Benin: The National Vodun Festival is now ‘Vodun Days’
Benin continues its annual celebrations of indigenous religions, known in French (the country's official language) as the ‘fête nationale du vodoun’ (‘National Vodun Festival’), but has decided to ...
News Benin » Culture: For Collector Marie-Cécile Zinsou, Building a Museum in Benin Was Just the Beginning
When art collector and 2025 Yale Directors Forum fellow Marie-Cécile Zinsou first started looking into the feasibility of opening a contemporary art museum in Benin, she was met with a lot of ...
News Benin » Culture: Hustle Culture Emerges in Benin in Face of High Graduate Unemployment
COTONOU, Nov 7 2024 (IPS) - At just 11 years old, with a heavy heart, Louis peered up at his parents and said goodbye. He was leaving his small village in northern Benin to live with his uncle in ...
News Benin » Culture: Ciara Becomes One of 1st Celebrities To Be Granted Citizenship Of Benin
Ciara has shared that her husband, NFL Quarterback Russell Wilson, desires the couple's fifth child together. Ciara adds another monumental accomplishment to her incredible career. The Grammy-winning ...