#Benin

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Dahomey (2024) 🇧🇯🇸🇳 a documentary by Mati Diop

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From Africa, With Love

We are dedicated to sharing the vibrant and multifaceted essence of Africa. Through our carefully curated media, we aim to show the intricacies of our African cultures, the resilience of our people, and the innovative initiatives shaping our future.

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REMA | Fashion Photoshoot

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Ganvié, Benin

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Vodun Day, celebrated every January 10th in Benin, honors the ancestral Vodun religion, rooted in the veneration of nature, ancestors, and deities. Established in 1992, this day highlights a unique spiritual and cultural heritage through ceremonies, dances, and rituals, especially in Ouidah, the heart of Vodun. - NWE

[photography ©Julio Sacristan]

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Dahomey (2024) 🇧🇯🇸🇳 a documentary by Mati Diop

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Benin Dreams, 2023

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Benin royalty, particularly the Oba (king), often cover their mouths with a cloth as a sign of respect and to maintain their sacred status, as tradition dictates that the public should not see their teeth, signifying they do not eat or smile openly in public; it's considered a way to uphold the mystique and power of the monarch.

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Natitingou, Bénin, 1936

Ph by: Pierre Verger

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Cotonou, Benin: Cotonou is the largest city in Benin. The urban area continues to expand, notably toward the west. The city lies in the southeast of the country, between the Atlantic Ocean and Lake Nokoué. Cotonou is the seat of government in Benin, although Porto-Novo is the official capital. The name "Cotonou" means "by the river of death" in the Fon language. Wikipedia

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Dahomey (2024) dir. Mati Diop cine. Joséphine Drouin-Viallard

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Robe (Kansawu) and Trousers, from 3 Piece Royal or Noble Costume

Brooklyn Museum

Republic of Benin postcard, ca. 1900