This annual gathering is a spectacle of the deep spiritual beliefs that color Beninese culture. Thousands of devotees converge upon Ouidah, the ancient heartland, to revere their spirits. The air vibrates with a potent aura as songs fill the marketplaces, accompanied by the vibrant hues of attire. Observers can participate in a kaleidoscope of rit… Read More

A fetish priest, “Voodoonou,” described which the animals died normal deaths before staying preserved. Each and every animal is used for a certain ceremony, for example ground elephant bone to get rid of elephantiasis. No object possesses energy right until blessed by a Voodoonou. This is a chance to witness and experience the splendour, the f… Read More