Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions and promotes the capital as a cultural hub.

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

The Grammy-winning performer's acquisition of citizenship at a ceremony in the city of Cotonou is part of a broader ...

From New Jersey to West Africa — Lauryn Hill just took a powerful journey back to her roots.

Cassandra Lewis awaits approval from West African nation while reflecting on her great-great-grandfather Cudjo Lewis's ...

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

A person in costumes performs in a mask parade during the Porto Novo Mask Festival in Porto Novo, Benin, Aug. 3, 2025. The festival was held here from Saturday to Sunday to showcase the art and ...

Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee will be bridging gaps after being named Benin’s official ambassadors to African Americans in ...

Rex International Holding Ltd. subsidiary Akrake Petroleum Benin SA spudded the first well for redevelopment of Sèmè field in Block 1, Benin, West Africa.

The Federal Republic of Nigeria and the Republic of Benin have agreed on a joint trade framework to eliminate trade ...

Benin's new citizenship law allows descendants of slaves to reconnect with their heritage, acknowledging the country's ...