The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions ...

A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country's unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are ...

With Gio Do, Internationalboy taps into Benin’s rhythms and traditions, delivering a powerful and authentic sound. The track features a sample of the legendary Sir Victor Uwaifo’s popular song ...

Benin: The hallowed culture of one of the world's most ancient people. [guardian] The origin of the Bini people is way too deep. It is better for us to leave it as it is.

The council said its action became necessary “in order to protect, preserve, and perpetuate what is left of the culture and tradition/heritage of the Benin people.” Meanwhile efforts by our ...

“I spent the end of 2011 in Benin with my family,” says Kidjo, reached in Paris, where she lived for many years. “I got back to New York in mid-January and left for the opening of Carnaval ...

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 Parakou, where the schools ...

Addressing journalists at the palace on behalf of the Benin Traditional Council (BTC), Chief Norense Ozigbo-Esere, Osuma of Benin, said the consequences of the breach and violation of age-long ...