Benin: Ciara’s Beninese Citizenship – Marketing Ploys Can’t Heal the Past
[The Conversation Africa] African American singer Ciara received citizenship from the Republic of Benin in 2025 as a descendant of enslaved Africans. The images of her ceremony at Ouidah’s slave route memorial site, “Door of No Return”, were broadcast …
Benin: Oba of Benin Queries Iyaloja Designation in Benin Tradition
[Leadership] The Benin Traditional Council (BTC), on Tuesday, said it was yet to know the aim of Iyaloja designation being introduced to Edo State.
Africa: All of Africa Today – August 4, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – July 30, 2025
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Benin: Benin Names Spike Lee and Tonya Lewis Lee Ambassadors to African-Americans
[allAfrica] Benin has appointed American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, producer and author Tonya Lewis Lee, as ambassadors for African-Americans in the U.S.
Africa: All of Africa Today – July 25, 2025
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Africa: All of Africa Today – July 4, 2025
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Benin: Kidjo, Padukone Make Hollywood Walk of Fame History
[DW] Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet.
Africa: All of Africa Today – May 19, 2025
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Benin: How an Rfi Investigation Helped Return an Ancient Treasure to Benin
[RFI] In Benin, a ‘kataklè’ – a ceremonial stool, and the final piece of the royal treasure of Abomey – has been returned by Finland, 133 years after being looted by French troops and later transferred to the National Museum of Finland. It’s a jou…