Music: Angelique Kidjo;
Video: Sunanda Namaste;
Benin is a long, thin country in West Africa that is between Togo and Nigeria. The southern part of the country has wet tropical weather, while the north is a dry desert.
There is a lots of traditional dance and music styles. Benin is known as the birthplace of Vodoun, wich is still its most popular religion. Vodoun, also called Voodoo, is an ancient religion with lots of legends, mysts, gods and goddness with interesting personalities and life lessons.
"We have may no money
We may have no food
But we know our pride.
You can go play with your money
Enjoy it with other people
We couldn't care less!"
1 авг 2011