His journey has taken him from the Slave Museum in Ouidah to the Door of No Return, as he sought to better understand Vodun, a religion often associated with danger and superstition. In a country ...

The Vodun religion, also spelled “Vodou,” originated in the Kingdom of Dahomey, present-day Benin, Nigeria, Togo and Ghana. It emphasizes spiritual connection to the creator of the world through ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Every January, the festival Vodun Days draws tourists and worshippers ... said that learning about the religion had helped her reconnect with the world and the faith of her ancestors.

“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 ...