OUIDAH, Benin, Jan 14 (Reuters) - Modeste Zinsou, manager of Benin's Python Temple, gently drapes a live snake around a visitor's neck at the country's annual voodoo festival, as spectators learn ...

The Kingdom of Benin was located in what is now known as southern Nigeria. The kingdom was led by the Oba, a powerful leader who was believed to be descended from the gods. The Obas used art and ...

For the second year in a row, the city of Ouidah in Benin is playing host to Vodun Days – a celebration of the region's long spiritual traditions. FRANCE 24's correspondent Lilaafa Amouzou ...

Jewelry can be just as important as clothing when it comes to curating a personal style. Although some aspects of the accessory are more personal and subjective — wedding bands, family heirlooms ...

Oba Carlos is a social entrepreneur leveraging local Wi-Fi networks to close the gap in access to information and opportunity between urban and rural populations in the African nation of Benin.

At shows like Saint Laurent, Valentino, Etro, and Emporio Armani, the maximalist, opulent, and lavish aesthetic is reflected mostly in jewelry through big, chunky necklaces stacked over one ...

91 x 121 cm. (35.8 x 47.6 in.) ...

Chief Solomon Osagie Alonge found his voice and expression in photography as early as 19. Born in Benin City in 1911, Alonge moved to Lagos at 14 fresh out of elementary school. It was there he ...

Confetti fell as Oba Femi held his newly won WWE NXT Championship at New Year’s Evil. The Nigerian-born superstar stood proudly at the entranceway alongside new NXT Women’s Champion Guilia to ...