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This Benin plaque depicts an Oba surrounded by attendants, originating from the Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria. Crafted from brass, it represents a significant example of 16th-century Edo court art. The plaque offers insight into the political and social structure of the Benin Empire and is...

Released in 1991, Logozo is the major-label international debut album by Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo. The album is characterized by its vibrant fusion of traditional West African rhythms with African pop, funk, jazz, and Afrobeat elements. Featuring prominent collaborations with international mu...

Pendjari National Park is a protected area situated in the northwestern corner of Benin, bordering Burkina Faso and Niger. Spanning rugged hills and savanna landscapes along the Pendjari River, it forms a crucial component of the transboundary W-Arly-Pendjari Complex. The reserve harbors some of the...

The Door of No Return is a memorial arch and monument located in Ouidah, Benin, situated along the coastal route where enslaved Africans were historically forced to walk before being shipped across the Atlantic. The concrete and bronze structure was completed in 1995 as part of the Ouidah 92 festiva...

Lake Nokoué is a shallow, brackish coastal lagoon located in the southern part of Benin, adjacent to the city of Cotonou. It is separated from the Gulf of Guinea by a narrow coastal strip and serves as a critical ecological and economic feature of the region. The lagoon is internationally recognized...

Released in 2019, Celia is a tribute album by Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo dedicated to the music of Cuban salsa icon Celia Cruz. The album reimagines Cruz's classic tracks by infusing them with Afrobeat, jazz, and Beninese traditional rhythms. It received critical acclaim and won the Grammy Awar...

Lake Nokoué is a coastal lagoon located in the southern region of Benin, separated from the Gulf of Guinea by a sandy barrier. It receives fresh water from the Sô and Ouémé rivers, creating a dynamic ecosystem that supports a significant local fishing industry. The lake is widely known for containin...

"Oremi" is a 1998 album by Beninese singer Angélique Kidjo that explores the African roots of music in the Americas, specifically focusing on the connections between African traditions and American R&B. It serves as the first installment in a trilogy that continued with "Black Ivory Soul" and "Oyaya...

Lake Ahémé is a shallow lake and coastal lagoon in southwestern Benin. It is connected to the wider lagoon and lake system of southern Benin and supports fishing, small-scale agriculture, and wetland ecosystems around its shores. The lake is particularly important to local communities, including Xwl...

Lake Aheme is a coastal lake in southwestern Benin. It forms part of a wetland system that includes the Aho Channel, the lower Couffo Valley, and an adjoining coastal lagoon, and this wider complex is listed as a Ramsar site. The lake supports fishing and other local uses, while its brackish and sea...

Tchoukoutou is a traditional fermented beer made primarily from sorghum and consumed in Benin and other parts of West Africa. It is generally described as thick and opaque, with a sour taste produced by fermentation. The drink is part of local food culture and is sold and consumed through regional m...