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Béhanzin, The Last King of Dahomey, Benin

” Clever, vindictive, an excessive pride ” are  qualifiers used by the enemies of Africa to describe the king Behanzin. This reflect the strong character of this giant who was … Continue reading

April 15, 2014 · 3 Comments

Amazons, the warriors of Benin.

From the 17th century until the end of the 19th century, there was an incredible army of women warriors named the Amazons. The Amazons, also known as the Mino or … Continue reading

February 10, 2014 · 3 Comments