The West African country of Benin is seen as the country in which the Vodun religion originated. This religion is more widely known as , but not the type of ‘voodoo’ which involves or that is often negatively portrayed in the media. Today, the religion is practised by a large
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Djenne: Africa’s Mud City
The most striking building in Djenne is its Great Mosque. Built in 1906 and classified as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1988, there is no doubt that this mosque is one of the most unique monuments in Africa.
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti: The Lisabi Lioness
Funmilayo Ransome Kuti was a 20th century Nigerian activist. She dedicated her life to fighting for greater economic and political rights for women and campaigning against British rule in her country
Restoring The Past: Benin’s Ouidah Fort
The Beninese Government has dedicated over $1 billion towards the goal of restoring culture and tourism in the country, and the restoration of the fort has been a key part of this.
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 Nigerians had a greater role in their own affairs, and she set up the Abeokuta Women’s Union, a political organisation of women which united to fight injustices under colonialism. The