Saturday 7 August 2010

history of benin people

The people were around the same place from the beginning of time, and traded with one another before the British came. The Europeans heard about ancient civilization... They marveled at Benin Bronze; they heard stories of handsome skilful men and women with mystical power; and drugs that can cure many diseases. They discover aspirin, antibiotics and ancient form... I can not fault Chukwu Eke interpretation of history. Indeed we may agree in more areas than...

history, young people
history, young people

for benin's people to find
for benin's people to find

and its people and history
and its people and history

ancient people of Benin
ancient people of Benin

Traditional Benin applique
Traditional Benin applique

Culture of Benin - history,
Culture of Benin - history,

The newly released International Office of Migration (IOM) Profile of Benin shows a marked increase in the number of Beninese nationals emigrating to other African West African countries.... Data from the Ministry in charge of relations with Beninese abroad indicate that close to 4, 4 million people- almost half the entire population- have emigrated, overwhelmingly to neighbouring countries. Figures show that 98 per cent reside in countries of the Economic Community...
Benin Remains a Country of Emigration and Destination ...

Yesterday the director of the orphanage's wife brought me a pajno, which is the traditional dress and shirt worn by the ladies in Benin. It was so kind... It is small but manages to cover the vast history of Benin, and specifically Ouidah. Although the... I find it quite sad to think about how before all the condescending European and American conquistadors and missionaries came and enforced their beliefs on the people here, Voodooism was the only religion. Now people...
history of benin people

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