Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of indigenous faiths, while others cite fairness compared to major religions with ...

Nollywood actress Precious Osayande has defended the Oba of Benin's ban on wearing sacred costumes at ceremonies by people ...

Benin faced a number of negative spillovers in 2022: a deteriorating regional security situation at its northern border, the ...

Oba of Benin has summoned every priest and priestess across every corner of the kingdom to place curses on those using the ...

Officials are now hoping to explore its full tourism potential and showcase Benin's rich culture and tradition. “This is a way to show people the pomp, the beauty, and the value of Voodoo and ...

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

According to Benin's culture minister Jean-Michel Abimbola, missions imparted to women for the organisation of voodoo rites are "numerous and important". But the exact nature of some of these may ...

Officials are now hoping to explore its full tourism potential and showcase Benin's rich culture and tradition. “This is a way to show people the pomp, the beauty, and the value of Voodoo and more ...