The mask festival in Benin's capital, Porto-Novo, blends sacred rituals and vivid performances to spotlight Vodun traditions ...

A traditional mask festival in Porto Novo, Benin, showcases the country’s unique face masks and full-body costumes, that are ...

Thousands of spectators gathered in Benin on Sunday for the country’s annual Mask Festival, a vibrant cultural event ...

Son Ye Jin and Jo Yuri are set to star in the new drama “Variety”! “Variety” follows Sae Eun, the CEO of an entertainment company who created South ...

Governor ‘Seyi Makinde of Oyo State on Sunday described the Aare Musulumi of Yorubaland, Edo, and Delta states, Alhaji Dawud Makanjuola Akinola, as a religious leader with a marked difference in ...

Mask-wearing overall in American life took another hit during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many Trump supporters scoffed at notions that protective masks would insulate people from the deadly virus and ...

The covered face — as deployed in immigration enforcement — has become one of the most contentious visuals of 2025.

In 2024, Benin's economic growth reached 7.5 %, the highest since 1990, driven by the services and industry sectors. Despite growing uncertainty surrounding global trade and unstable trade relations ...

Following the significant success of its inaugural edition in 2024, the Festival of Masks Scientific Symposium is set to return to the School of African Heritage (EPA) in Porto-Novo, Benin, on August ...

More inclusive growth path, taxation and spending adapted to vulnerable populations could further accelerate efforts to reduce poverty and inequality, notes the latest edition of the Benin Economic ...