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

Voodoo is often shrouded in mystery, or demonised. But at the annual Voodoo festival in Benin, tourists are finding out about ...

Benin’s new law adds two holidays for traditional religions. Celebrated January 9-10, some see it as recognition of ...

"This religion, this culture -- Voodoo -- occupies ... on the powers of nature and links back to one's ancestors. The Vodun Days rituals bring thousands of people from all corners of the globe ...

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. A movement ...