As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the gods and spirits that are evident all around the arena are beckoned upon by ...

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

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Okpebholo of Edo State has praised President Bola Tinubu for his love for Edo people, assuring him of continued ...

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The Maha Kumbh Mela has got underway in northern India, with organisers expecting over 400 million visitors throughout the festival.

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As children dance with great speed and energy in colorful robes, guided by the drumbeats and chants from dance troupes, the ...