West Africa is fast gaining recognition for its ... For the intrepid and inquisitive traveller, an extraordinary realm of ancient rituals, trances and fetishes awaits discovery.

Held annually, the Voodoo Festival has gained momentum as a key cultural event, drawing attendees from across Africa ... and rituals. The festival reflects the adaptability of ancient beliefs ...

The high point of the African educational experience was the ritual passage from childhood to adulthood. Only a few nations, such as ancient Egypt, had a semblance of present-day education.