Voodoo plays a vibrant role in New Orleans culture. Modern practices and rituals focus more on connecting practitioners to ...

According to Dorcé, Voodoo traces back to the seventeenth century, when slave ships from Western Sub-Saharan Africa came to Haiti. Voodooism is a blend of various religious practices including the ...

(AP Video by Dan Ikpoyi) Ouidah in Benin hosted thousands of visitors on Friday for the 2025 Voodoo Festival. The annual festival featured traditional ceremonies, dances, and rituals that offer deep ...

“It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou. The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa ...

Welcome to the ancient town of Ouidah, in southern Benin, a mecca of gods and spirits where the celebration of the annual Voodoo festival brings a mix of tourism and religion in a clash of ...

“It is to come back and live their culture, art and spirituality for those who practice Voodoo,” said Houetchenou. The festival gained popularity over the years from within and outside Africa, ...

The ancient wisdom of African traditions is reshaping global approaches to health and wellness, offering solutions that bridge centuries-old practices with modern needs. From the bustling streets ...

"Voodoo is as sweet as sugar for anyone who practices it with faith," Tolete said on the sidelines of the festival. A tourist from the French Caribbean island of Martinique, Nathy Anika Nsemi ...

Photo: AFP She is a follower of voodoo, an animist practice based on respect for nature ... a Beninese researcher in social and environmental sciences at the University of the Witwatersrand in South ...