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Music of the Gods
In many mythologies, music is associated with the explosion of life and bursts of creativity. But it’s also used to explore the dark side of human nature: the desire to manipulate our surroundings, or to control others.
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The Many Gods of Yoruba Lore
In recent years we have seen a very welcome uptick in the number of fantasy books inspired by West African folklore. The Afrofuturism and Africanfuturism movements have paved the way for Black authors across the diaspora to build worlds...
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How Sun Mythologies Are Universal
Energy from the sun gives heat, offers a bright reprieve from the darkness of night, and serves as the base for our entire food chain. It is no wonder it plays a central role in nearly all world mythologies.
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Adze: the Shapeshifting Firefly from West Africa
For many of us, the firefly is a mystical, enchanting creature of the twilight. To the people of some West-African cultures, however, the firefly brings to mind a malevolent, shapeshifting, blood-sucking monster of lore: the Adze.
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Why European Disesases Didn't Kill Africans
In most schools in America, we are taught that "European diseases" killed off the indigenous peoples of the New World. But what about Africa and Asia? Why weren't they affected?
Bino and Fino
The Mighty Walls Of Benin
Bino and Fino learn about the Great Walls of Benin of the Benin Kingdom
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Beninese Lead Fisherman shouts instructions
Beninese Lead Fisherman shouts instructions
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Beninese Lead Fisherman shouts instructions
Beninese Lead Fisherman shouts instructions
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CLEAN : Benin vote ballot boxes conveyed in jovial atmosphere
CLEAN : Benin vote ballot boxes conveyed in jovial atmosphere
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CLEAN : ANIMATED MAP: Frenchman killed in a 'terrorist attack' in Benin, investigation opened
Animated map showing the W National Park in northern Benin, where a 50-year-old Frenchman was killed in a "terrorist attack" on 8 February 2022 (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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CLEAN : One of Benin's last swamp forests on the chopping block
The Hlanzoun riparian swamp forest in southern Benin, one of the last of its kind in the country, is home to unparalleled flora and fauna (Footage by AFPTV via Getty Images)
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WS, Traffic on dirt road, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
WS, Traffic on dirt road, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
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WS, Man standing in doorway of micro finance bank, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
WS, Man standing in doorway of micro finance bank, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
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MS, Motorcycles and cars on small town road, Porto-Novo, Benin
MS, Motorcycles and cars on small town road, Porto-Novo, Benin
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WS, Rear view of woman carrying vessel with water on head towards village, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
WS, Rear view of woman carrying vessel with water on head towards village, Bonou, Porto-Novo, Benin
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Benedict XVI greeted by Italian PM Monti as he departs for Benin
1. Mid of Pope Benedict XVI disembarking Vatican helicopter at Rome's Fiumicino Airport and being greeted by newly appointed Italian premier, Mario Monti
2. Close-up of photographer
3. Mid of Monti and Pope Benedict XVI walking together...
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Pope Benedict XVI closes his African trip with a mass
1. Pope Benedict XVI kissing baby in his pope-mobile surrounded by cheering crowd, baby is handed back to parents
2. Mid of women singing and dancing
3. Mid of the pope waving from pope-mobile
4. Various wide shots of pope-mobile and...
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CAN731 FINAL MEETING OF THE OAU MINISTERIAL COUNCIL IN ADDIS ABABA BREAKS OVER GHANA
The final meeting of the Organisation of African Unity (OAU) Ministerial Council in Addis Ababa breaks up over the seating of the new government of Ghana delegation. The meeting was overseen by Foreign Minister of Ethiopia Mr Ketema...
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CAN693 DAHOMEY FOREIGN MINISTER MEETS WITH DE GAULLE IN PARIS
Foreign Minister of Dahomey (Benin) Emile Zinsou visits French President de Gaulle in Paris for talks about Dahomey military coup.
1. ws Elysee Palace
2. ms pan, Zinsou and aide walking up palace steps
3. ms Zinsou and aide stop at...
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SYND 17 12 67 FILE FOOTAGE OF GENERAL SOGLO AS OFFICERS OVERTHROW HIS REGIME IN DAHOMEY
File footage of former president Hubert Maga in Cotonou and military leader Christophe Soglo during his visit to Paris as Soglo is overthrown by younger group of officers lead by Jean-Baptiste Hacheme.
1. ms Cotonou road sign
2. gv...
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CLEAN : Benin celebrates National Voodoo Day
CLEAN : Benin celebrates National Voodoo Day