Culture

The construction site of the Musée international du Vodun, located at the entrance to Porto-Novo, was visited by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and the Arts, Babalola Jean Michel Hervé Abimbola, on Thursday, November 27, 2025. This visit is part of the close monitoring of the major cultural projects undertaken by the government. The minister […]

Du 16 au 18 octobre 2025, Lagos accueillera la deuxième édition du Forum Création Africa, une initiative du ministère français de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangères, portée par MansA – Maison des Mondes Africains. Après une première édition à Paris en 2023, l’événement s’impose comme une plateforme majeure de coopération entre l’Afrique et l’Europe autour […]

The Residence of the European Union in Benin came alive on 16 October 2025 with colors and shapes at the opening of a joint exhibition by two Beninese artists: Verckys, painter, and Génia Ohini, sculptor. This event is part of the European Union’s ongoing commitment to cultural dialogue, the promotion of the creative industries and […]

The Beninese government announced, at the Council of Ministers on September 24, 2025, an ambitious tourism development project in Ouidah, more precisely in the Avlékété area. This major hotel program provides for the construction of three upscale hotel complexes intended to strengthen the region’s tourist appeal and stimulate the local economy. Project details The project […]

The monument bearing the inscription « Cité historique de Ouidah », located at the entrance to the tourist town, was demolished during the week of September 15, 2025. Announced for Thursday, September 18, the operation caused sadness and questions among residents. The building was completely reduced to rubble following the intervention of heavy machinery. Why […]

Angélique Kidjo, the legendary Beninese singer and multiple award-winner (5 Grammy Awards), makes history. She became the first African artist to receive a star on the prestigious Hollywood Walk of Fame. The official announcement of the selection for the Walk of Fame Class of 2026 was made during a conference organized by the Hollywood Chamber […]

On Monday, April 28, 2025, the French Senate unanimously approved a bill authorizing the restitution of the Djidji Ayokwê Talking Drum to Ivory Coast. The decision was warmly welcomed by Françoise Remarck, Ivorian Minister of Culture and Francophonie. The next step will be approval by the French National Assembly, which will pave the way for […]

It’s a global phenomenon—one that French audiences are only just discovering. Nezha 2, the Chinese animated film, hits theaters in France on April 23, 2025, riding the wave of a sensational international success. With over $2 billion in global box office revenue, it has become the most profitable animated film in history, surpassing blockbusters like […]