The city of Venice, Italy, is one of the most famous tourist destinations in the world. Known internationally for being a city crossed by canals, Venice attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists who choose the place to enjoy the city by navigating the famous gondolas. But, did you know that there is also an African… Continue reading The ‘African Venice’: Meet This Unique And Historic Village Located In Benin
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Agoodjie Warriors: The Black Women Amazons That Once Protected Benin
Throughout much of the nineteenth century, Dahomey (present-day Benin) was one of the richest and most powerful kingdoms in Africa. Its army at this time was estimated to number some twelve thousand soldiers. However, this African kingdom had a unique characteristic. Dahomey’s army was also constituted by four thousand female Agoodjie warriors also known as… Continue reading Agoodjie Warriors: The Black Women Amazons That Once Protected Benin
How Aduke Africa Is Encouraging You To Visit Africa Through The Lens Of Benin
Meet Adébissi Bello, the founder of Aduke Africa. The 28-year-old financial analyst is a Benenise and French national born in Benin Republic. Adébissi moved to Paris at age nine, which is where she primarily grew up and is currently based. “I belong to the Yoruba African ethnic group from Benin and Nigeria mainly,” she told… Continue reading How Aduke Africa Is Encouraging You To Visit Africa Through The Lens Of Benin
Netflix’s High On The Hog Highlights Benin’s Impact On America And The Diaspora
When many Black Americans begin the conversation of the ancestors being taken from Africa, and over to the Americas, Ghana is often at the forefront. But, Benin is not to be forgotten. Netflix’s new docuseries, ‘High On The Hog,‘ starts off in the country, to highlight its impact on Black food traditions— past and present—… Continue reading Netflix’s High On The Hog Highlights Benin’s Impact On America And The Diaspora
Did You Know That These 12 Countries Have More Than One Capital?
When asked how many capital cities does each country have, most people would answer one, but did you know some countries have multiple capital cities? There are 12 countries with two or more capital cities and each one has various reasons. For many countries, the capital city is where politicians meet to pass laws. Some… Continue reading Did You Know That These 12 Countries Have More Than One Capital?
Where To Travel Next? Here Are The 2020 Trending Travel Destinations
Everything from social media to politics has an impact on travel trends. Intrepid Travel has reviewed the latest travel data to forecast which destinations will be popping up on everyone’s travel bucket list in 2020. Here are the top choices so you can start booking your new year travel early. British Columbia, Canada One of… Continue reading Where To Travel Next? Here Are The 2020 Trending Travel Destinations
European Museums Considering What To Do With Art Collections Stolen From Africa
In the Black Panther film, there were a few heartfelt moments from the villain Killmonger, played by actor Michael B. Jordan. One of those moments was when the audience was introduced to him as a black visitor to a fictional British museum. He confronts the white museum curator about African artifacts in the museum by asking,… Continue reading European Museums Considering What To Do With Art Collections Stolen From Africa
Here Are The Most Popular African Tribes
The continent of Africa comprises a total of 54 countries and more than 1.3 billion people. Also, there are more than 3,000 African tribes. One thing you will discover during your visit is that tribal influences are a dominant force in some regions across the continent. With that in mind, here are some of the… Continue reading Here Are The Most Popular African Tribes
This Beninese Designer Aims To Give Visibility To African Craftsmanship
Kassim Lassissi is a 32-year old fashion designer with roots in Benin. While Paris is currently his home base, he travels frequently between Africa and Europe. His clothing line, Allëdjo, is produced in Senegal and he often goes to Benin to visit his mother. We spoke with the designer about his clothing line and the… Continue reading This Beninese Designer Aims To Give Visibility To African Craftsmanship
2019 Is The ‘Year Of Return’ For People In The African Diaspora
If the scores of celebrities and influencers who descended on Ghana to bring in the New Year are any indication, West Africa is definitely the place to be this year. And if you haven’t already, there’s still plenty of time to plan the perfect trip. 2019 marks 400 years since millions of people in Africa… Continue reading 2019 Is The ‘Year Of Return’ For People In The African Diaspora