Benin News News Benin » History: Culture, colonial history abound in Benin
Benin is an undiscovered paradise in West Africa, a country steeped in culture and colonial history. Sharing land borders with Nigeria, Togo, Niger and Burkina-Faso, it is one of West Africa’s most ...
News Benin » History: Benin leans into painful history to attract tourists
Tourists crowded beneath the Door of No Return, an arch built by the beach at Ouidah in southern Benin in memory of those crammed onto slave ships bound for the New World. Benin, which is to hold its ...
News Benin » History: Benin plaque: the oba with Europeans
The figure at the centre of this brass plaque is the oba - the king of Benin in Nigeria. In the background on either side of the oba are two tiny figures, identified as Portuguese traders, ...
News Benin » History: What is the capital of Benin? Check history & facts here!
Do you know that Benin’s official capital is not its busiest or most modern city? It is tucked along the southeastern coastline near the Gulf of Guinea. The history of the city echoes through colonial ...
News Benin » History: Benin's creators revive national history through video games
In Benin, creators are turning to digital games to help young people learn about their country's history and explore their cultural heritage in a new way - whether through video games or augmented ...
News Benin » History: Inside Benin’s voodoo heartland: Exploring West Africa’s ancient spiritual tradition
On the eve of Vodun Days, Benin’s annual Voodoo Festival, the building excitement was palpable on the streets of Porto-Novo, the capital. The spirits were becoming restless, agitated, and ready for ...
News Benin » History: Walker and the restitution of two Benin bronzes
Dr Peju Layiwola recalls the historic return of the stolen Benin bronzes. June 20, 2014 would go down in history as a memorable day for the people of Benin and advocates for the return of looted Benin ...
News Benin » History: What is the Capital of Benin? Check History & Facts Here!
Discover what the capital of Benin is. Learn why Cotonou is not the capital of Benin and read about its official capital, history, culture, and how it differs. Do you know that Benin’s official ...