The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana.

Young artists in Benin are breathing new life into Vodun traditions. Through slam poetry, rap and gospel, they're turning social media into a powerful tool for cultural transmission.

Your institution has access to JSTOR’s AI-powered research tool in beta. Log in or create a JSTOR personal account to get started. Abstract Vodún has been described as indefinable, endlessly flexible, ...