What is a Jali?
A jali is a person who narrates history and stories through singing and music. They are …
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The Ouidah Vodun Festival
The West African country of Benin is seen as the country in which the Vodun religion originated. This religion is …
Djenne: Africa’s Mud City
On the banks of the River Niger in Mali, there is an entire city whose buildings are made of mud. …
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The Lisabi Lioness
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a Nigerian activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for greater economic and …
Restoring The Past: Benin’s Ouidah Fort
What is the Ouidah Fort?
The Ouidah Fort is located in the coastal city of Ouidah in Benin, and for …
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: a heroine for all
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti was a Nigerian politician born in Abeokuta, Nigeria, in 1900. She played a key role in ensuring that …