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Communes of Ouidah:
- Avlékété
- Djégbadji
- Gakpé
- Ouakpé-Daho
- Ouidah I
- Ouidah II
- Ouidah III
- Ouidah IV
- Pahou
- Savi
Ouidah
Ouidah-Ouidah
Ouidah (English: /ˈwiːdə/; French: [wi.da]) or Whydah (/ˈhwɪdə, -ɔː/; Ouidah, Juida, and Juda by the French; Ajudá by the Portuguese; and Fida by the Dutch)
Ouidah-Door of No Return, Ouidah
The Door of No Return is a memorial arch in Ouidah, Benin. The concrete and bronze arch, which stands on the beach, is a memorial to the enslaved Africans
Ouidah-Ouidah Museum of History
The Ouidah Museum of History (French: Musée d'histoire de Ouidah) is an historical museum in Ouidah, Benin. Official site 6°21′32″N 2°05′25″E / 6.358903°N
Ouidah-Kingdom of Whydah
in old literature as; Hueda, Whidah, Ajuda, Ouidah, Whidaw, Juida, and Juda (Yoruba: Igelefe; French: Ouidah) was a kingdom on the coast of West Africa
Ouidah-Ouidah II
Ouidah II is an arrondissement in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of
Ouidah-Ouidah I
Ouidah I is an arrondissement in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of
Ouidah-The Viceroy of Ouidah
The Viceroy of Ouidah is a novel published in 1980 by Bruce Chatwin, a British author. Chatwin's novel portrays the life of a fictional slave trader named
Ouidah-Coton FC
Coton Football Club, is a Beninese professional football club based in Ouidah, that competes in the Benin Premier League. The club, originally founded
Ouidah-Ouidah IV
Ouidah IV is an arrondissement in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune of
Ouidah-Malick Yalcouyé
i Allsvenskan"". Fotbolldirekt.se. Retrieved 15 May 2024. "Coton Sport Ouidah vs. ASEC Mimosas 0 – 0". Soccerway. 20 August 2023. Retrieved 6 April 2024
Ouidah-List of rulers of the Fon state of Savi Hweda
Territory located in present-day Benin. English: Whydah; French: Ouidah (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) http://www.rulers.org/benitrad
Ouidah-Bruce Chatwin
Viceroy of Ouidah. This book was published in 1980, and Werner Herzog's film Cobra Verde (1987) is based on it. Although The Viceroy of Ouidah received
Ouidah-Francisco Félix de Sousa
are now part of those countries, and went on to become the "chachá" of Ouidah (the slave trading hub for the region), a title that conferred no official
Ouidah-Vodun art
traditional Vodun deities and used as the basis for murals in Vodun temples. The Ouidah '92 festival, held in Benin in 1993, celebrated the removal of restrictions
Ouidah-Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá
Baptista de Ajudá (in English: Fort St. John the Baptist of Ouidah) is a small restored fort in Ouidah, Benin. Built in 1721, it was the last of three European
Ouidah-Ouidah III
Ouidah III is an arrondissement in the Atlantique Department of southern Benin. It is an administrative division under the jurisdiction of the commune
Ouidah-Saint-Gall de Ouidah Major Seminary
The Saint-Gall de Ouidah Major Seminary (French: Grand Séminaire Saint-Gall de Ouidah) is a Roman Catholic Seminary in Ouidah, a Voodoo centre in the
Ouidah-List of cities in Benin
824 Djougou - 94,773 Bohicon - 93,744 Kandi - 56,043 Natitingou - 53,284 Ouidah - 47,616 Lokossa - 47,247 Abomey Abomey-Calavi Adja-Ouere Adjarra Adjohoun
Ouidah-Whydah
discovered in 1984 Whydah (ship) Ouidah, city and colonial fort in present Benin Kingdom of Whydah, which included Ouidah but was headquartered in Savi This
Ouidah-West African Vodún
are competing claimants to the title and it is little recognised outside Ouidah. Vodun practitioners believe that many natural materials contain supernatural
Ouidah-Slavery
Cobra Verde Drama Werner Herzog Klaus Kinski West Germany The Viceroy of Ouidah Bruce Chatwin 1993 Alex Haley's Queen (TV series) Historical drama John
Ouidah-De Souza family
Its founder, Francisco Felix de Sousa, was the Brazilian-born viceroy of Ouidah in the Kingdom of Dahomey. After immigrating from Bahia in Brazil to coastal
Ouidah-Ghezo
The Door of No Return, Ouidah
Ouidah-Cobra Verde
final collaboration. Based upon Bruce Chatwin's 1980 novel The Viceroy of Ouidah, the film depicts the life of a fictional slave trader who travels to the
Ouidah-Fon language
fish-sell-agent s/he PERF buy crab two "The fishmonger, she bought two crabs." In Ouidah, a rising or falling tone is realized as a mid tone. For example, mǐ 'we
Ouidah-Damballa
depicted as a rainbow. Damballa originated in the city of Wedo (Whydah or Ouidah) in modern-day Benin. Damballa is said to be the Sky Father and the primordial
Ouidah-Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Cotonou
Apostolic Vicariate of Dahomey 13 May 1948: Renamed as Apostolic Vicariate of Ouidah 14 September 1955: Promoted as Metropolitan Archdiocese of Cotonou The seat
Ouidah-Moise de Souza
serves as Chacha IX, the patriarch of the aristocratic De Souza family of Ouidah. "An African Country Reckons With Its History Of Selling Slaves". washingtonpost
Ouidah-Dahomey
Dahomey, and King Behanzin was exiled to Algeria. The Portuguese fort at Ouidah was destroyed by the army of Dahomey in 1743 during its conquest of the
Ouidah-Door of No Return
of No Return, Gorée at the House of Slaves in Senegal Door of No Return, Ouidah in Benin Door of Return This disambiguation page lists articles associated
Ouidah-Arrondissements of Benin
Ségbohoué, Tokpa-Domè Avlékété, Djégbadji, Gakpè, Ouakpé-Daho, Ouidah I, Ouidah II, Ouidah III, Ouidah IV, Pahou, Savi Ahomey-Lokpo, Dékanmey, Ganvié I, Ganvié
Ouidah-Béhanzin
of Cotonou, which had been ceded to them by a Dahomey representative in Ouidah, increasing its forces with French Senegalese and Gabonese soldiers, and
Ouidah-The Woman King
slaves were sent to the Americas via Ouidah, which was under Dahomean control until 1892. In the film, however, Ouidah is depicted as being under control
Ouidah-History of slavery
post at Ouidah, which according to sources was established around 1670. Political unrest caused the Dutch to abandon their trading post at Ouidah in 1725
Ouidah-African diaspora religions
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Colonial Nigeria
Benin (also known as the Slave Coast) became the next most important hub. Ouidah (now part of Benin) and Lagos were the major ports on the coast. From 1790
Ouidah-Transatlantic (TV series)
whereabouts of the ERC's refugees. Hotel Splendide concierges and brothers from Ouidah, Paul and Petit, start a resistance cell. Albert is jealous that Mary Jayne
Ouidah-Angélique Kidjo
and vocalese. Kidjo was born in Ouidah, French Dahomey, in what is now Benin. Her father is from the Fon people of Ouidah and her mother from the Yoruba
Ouidah-Benin Premier League
(Cotonou) ASPAC FC (Cotonou) AS Police FC (Porto-Novo) Coton FC de Ouidah (Ouidah) Eternel (Cotonou) Requins de l'Atlantique FC (Cotonou) Sitatunga FC
Ouidah-List of oldest continuously inhabited cities
Initially established as a war camp for soldiers from the Kingdom of Benin. Ouidah Kingdom of Whydah Benin 16th century AD The primary port of the Kingdom
Ouidah-Chantal Yayi
Beninese President Thomas Boni Yayi. Chantal de Souza Yayi, a native of Ouidah, is a member of the prominent De Souza family, who are originally of Portuguese
Ouidah-Juju
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Who Do You Think You Are? (American TV series)
Pensacola, Florida; Burnt Corn, Alabama; Claiborne, Alabama; Boydton, Virginia; Ouidah, Benin March 12, 2010 (2010-03-12) 3 3 "Lisa Kudrow" Minsk, Belarus, Ilya
Ouidah-List of governors of São João Baptista de Ajudá
209/Sao_Joao_Baptista.html Benin Heads of state of Benin Heads of government of Benin Colonial heads of Benin (Dahomey) Ouidah Lists of office-holders
Ouidah-Slavery in Africa
The Door of No Return in Ouidah. Memorial to the slave trade through the port of Ouidah.
Ouidah-Fon people
and traders to West African coasts. These memoirs mention such cities as Ouidah and Abomey. Among the most circulated texts are those of Archibald Dalzel
Ouidah-Traditional African religions
the Point of Sangomar, Yaboyabo, Fatick, Ife, Oyo, Dahomey, Benin City, Ouidah, Nsukka, Kanem-Bornu, Igbo-Ukwu, and Tulwap Kipsigis, among others. Traditional
Ouidah-Efunroye Tinubu
he was the true heir to the throne. Consequently, Kosoko was banished to Ouidah. During Oluwole's reign, Madam Tinubu remarried one Yesufu Bada, alias Obadina
Ouidah-Chad national football team
November 2023 MF Guiguiban Loubandem (1991-06-03) 3 June 1991 (age 33) 4 0 JS Ouidah v. Madagascar; 20 November 2023 MF David Ramadingaye (1989-09-14) 14 September
Ouidah-Fête du Vodoun
annually on January 10 throughout the country but most notably in the city of Ouidah. Beginning with the slaughter of a goat in honor of the spirits, the festival
Ouidah-Waaqeffanna
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Questlove
who had been taken captive in warfare and sold as slaves in the port of Ouidah, Dahomey (now Benin) to American ship captain William Foster. They were
Ouidah-Triangular trade
for slaves. Ports that exported these enslaved people from Africa include Ouidah, Lagos, Aného (Little Popo), Grand-Popo, Agoué, Jakin, Porto-Novo, and Badagry
Ouidah-Nommo
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Lionel Zinsou
Yayi Boni, from 2006 to 2011. In 2013, his Zinsou Foundation opened in Ouidah, Benin, the first museum of contemporary art in sub-Saharan Africa outside
Ouidah-Juda
Juda Judah (disambiguation) Yuda (disambiguation) Yehudi (disambiguation) Ouidah, or Whydah, a port city in Benin This disambiguation page lists articles
Ouidah-Richard De Medeiros
1940) is a Beninese film director. Richard De Medeiros was born 1940 in Ouidah, and studied literature in Cotonou and Paris. He later taught literature
Ouidah-Atlantic slave trade
Pennsylvania Press. pp. 1, 21, 31. ISBN 978-0-8122-4673-5. Law, Robin (2004). Ouidah: the social history of a West African slaving 'port', 1727–1892. Athens
Ouidah-Louisiana Voodoo
venerated by the Fon and Ewe people whose worship centred largely around Ouidah. In West Africa, Dan is associated with the color white and this may explain
Ouidah-Akwamu
their empire, Akwamu extended 400 kilometres (250 mi) along the coast from Ouidah, Benin in the East to Winneba, Ghana, in the West. The Akwamu are one of
Ouidah-Africatown
ship was in port at Whydah in the Kingdom of Dahomey (present-day port of Ouidah in Benin), additional work was done to accommodate and conceal the transport
Ouidah-List of twin towns and sister cities in France
Portugal Villeneuve-d'Ascq Haidari, Greece Iași, Romania Leverkusen, Germany Ouidah, Benin La Possession, Réunion, France Racibórz, Poland Stirling, Scotland
Ouidah-Koffi Olomide
Koffi Olomide performing at the Fête du Vodoun in Ouidah, Benin, as part of the festival's folkloric entertainment
Ouidah-Cyprien Tokoudagba
work was exhibited at the "Ouidah '92" festival, which celebrated Vodun art from Benin and the African Diaspora in Ouidah, Benin in February 1993. His
Ouidah-Shell money
flows were instrumental in the development of the powerful states of Benin, Ouidah and others along the coast.-: 179–83 Between 1500 and 1875 at least 30
Ouidah-Aziza (mythology)
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Flag of Benin
flag in Lissègazoun (2021) Flags flown in celebration of Fête du Vodoun in Ouidah (2017) Beninese men waving the national flag on independence day (2016)
Ouidah-Whydah Gally
History Great Britain Name Whydah Gally Namesake The African slave port Ouidah Owner Sir Humphry Morice Operator Private vessel Laid down 1715, London
Ouidah-Snake worship
vol. XXI, No. 1, 21 (1): 1–3, 5, 7–85, JSTOR 29782194 Law, Robin (2004). Ouidah: The Social History of a West African Slaving 'port' 1727-1892. Ohio State
Ouidah-RNIE 1
Toll bridge near Ouidah
Ouidah-Henry Louis Gates Jr.
African ancestors includes a Yoruba man who was trafficked to America from Ouidah in present-day Republic of Benin. The two series demonstrated the many strands
Ouidah-William Harwar Parker
Accra, Elmina, and Cape Coast Castle. In February 1850, Yorktown headed for Ouidah, which was then in the Kingdom of Dahomey. Along the way, Yorktown met up
Ouidah-Sourou-Migan Apithy
its existence, and to this day details are unclear. An artillery camp at Ouidah was the location of another military uprising on 28 January 1972. The president
Ouidah-Le Fleuve Niger se meurt
devastate his plantations. Nord Sud Ginebra 2006 Angers 2007 Quintessence de Ouidah 2008 African Film Festival of Cordoba-FCAT (license CC BY-SA-3.0) v t e
Ouidah-Bushongo religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Esigie
•". Retrieved 2024-07-19. Rush, Dana (2001). "Contemporary Vodun Arts of Ouidah, Benin". African Arts. 34 (4): 32–96. doi:10.2307/3337805. ISSN 0001-9933
Ouidah-Immigration to Portugal
stationed at the Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá, located in the town of Ouidah. This fort, historically significant as a center of Portuguese trade and
Ouidah-Tegbesu
that had existed in Oyo. Most notably, Tegbesu had multiple traitors in Ouidah put to death and replaced with individuals loyal to him. In addition, instead
Ouidah-List of kingdoms and royal dynasties
Algeria Emirate of Abdelkader Kingdom of Kongo Kingdom of Dahomey Kingdom of Ouidah Kingdom of Porto-Novo Mossi Kingdoms Kingdom of Burundi German East Africa
Ouidah-Lugbara mythology
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Manbo (Vodou)
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Domestic football champions
MC Alger (Algeria '23–'24) Petro Atlético (Angola '23–'24) Coton de Ouidah (Benin '23–'24) Jwaneng Galaxy (Botswana '23–'24) AS Douanes (Burkina Faso '23–'24)
Ouidah-Ifá
more sacrifices, than the Fá system among the Fon. In the Fon-dominated Ouidah, therefore, some people think of Yoruba Ifá as being more potent than their
Ouidah-Lebe (Dogon)
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Baluba religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-2022–23 Benin Premier League
would have been relegated had they not won. Bani Gansé of Banikoara and JS Ouidah were promoted from the second division. Eternel FC were renamed OFMAS-SAD
Ouidah-List of European colonies in Africa
São Tomé Island Príncipe Island Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá(now Ouidah, in Benin) Ajuda (Whydah, in Benin) Angola Annobón Cabinda Cape Verde (Cabo
Ouidah-Arcade Assogba
various major cultural events in Benin such as International Film Festival of Ouidah and the Benin International Theater Festival, Fitheb. He is also notable
Ouidah-Odinala
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Lionel Agbo
Agbo (born 14 August 1950) is a Beninese politician and lawyer. Born in Ouidah, Agbo studied in Benin and France. He passed the bar exam and practiced
Ouidah-Cinema of Benin
l'espoir Pascal Abikanlou Documentary English title: Wind of Hope 1993 Ouidah 92 Pascal Abikanlou Documentary 1998 Divine carcasse Dominique Loreau Drama
Ouidah-Il va pleuvoir sur Conakry
the relationship, especially when Kesso becomes pregnant with BB's child. Ouidah (Benín) 2008 Verona 2007 Tübingen-Stuttgart 2007 Songes d'une nuit DV 2007
Ouidah-On the Black Hill
(which raises a question over the status of the earlier book The Viceroy of Ouidah).[clarification needed] On The Black Hill was adapted for the stage in 1986
Ouidah-Demographics of Benin
Abomey, but also dominant in Cotonou and southern Atlantique areas such as Ouidah; the Maxi in central Collines, especially around Savalou; the Ayizɔ of central
Ouidah-Togoland
Consul Heinrich Ludwig Randad Jr., resident agent of the firm C. Goedelts at Ouidah, was appointed as the first commissioner for the territory. In 1899, Germany
Ouidah-Dahomean religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Yoruba religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Scramble for Africa
Verde (1462-1975) Portuguese São Tomé and Príncipe (1485-1975) São Tomé Island Príncipe Island Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá (now Ouidah, in Benin)
Ouidah-Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
of the Immaculate Conception, Linz Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception, Ouidah Immaculate Conception Cathedral, Concepción Ouagadougou Cathedral, Ouagadougou
Ouidah-Dutch Slave Coast
shifted to Ouidah, where the English and French also had a trading post. Political unrest caused the Dutch to abandon their trading post at Ouidah in 1725
Ouidah-Matilda McCrear
had attacked their home. The Dahomeyans transported their prisoners to Ouidah, a coastal port for slave trading. Captain William Foster of the Clotilda
Ouidah-Viduidae
genus, and was originally named from the city of Ouidah in Benin. Nowadays the name whydah (i.e. Ouidah) is however applied to the long-tailed species of
Ouidah-Slave Coast of West Africa
colonies. Ports that exported these enslaved people from Africa include Ouidah, Lagos, Aného (Little Popo), Grand-Popo, Agoué, Jakin, Porto-Novo, and Badagry
Ouidah-2023 BWF season
Jacob Ekman Nathalie Wang Score: 21–18, 21–17 Benin International Host: Ouidah, Benin Venue: Gymnase Institut Régional de Santé Publique Level: Future
Ouidah-Benin
Yoruba and Tado peoples in the center and south of the nation. The town of Ouidah on the central coast is the spiritual center of Beninese Vodun or Voodoo
Ouidah-Dark Tourist (TV series)
participates in the Ma’nene funeral rite. 7 "Africa" 20 July 2018 (2018-07-20) In Ouidah, Benin, David learns more about Voodoo, and undergoes a voodoo disciple
Ouidah-Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception
Catholic minor basilica dedicated to the Immaculate Conception located in Ouidah, Benin. The basilica is in the Latin Church Archdiocese of Cotonou. The
Ouidah-Ngai
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Hubert Koundé
Beninese origin. He was raised by his grandparents and spent his childhood in Ouidah and Cotonou. Koundé returned to Paris to go to school. In addition to his
Ouidah-Akan religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Olivier Levasseur
served under Moody) for a time. In 1720, they attacked the slaver port of Ouidah, Kingdom of Whydah (on the coast of what is now Benin), reducing the local
Ouidah-List of countries by population in 1700
Príncipe, Annobón Province, Bioko, Portuguese Angola, Cacheu, Ziguinchor, Ouidah, Bissau "The World at Six Billion". UN Population Division. Archived from
Ouidah-Maasai religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Dogon people
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Patrice Talon
2016. Talon is of Fon origin and was born in Ouidah. He descends from slave traders. His father was from Ouidah while his mother came from a Guédégbé family
Ouidah-List of African deities and mythological figures
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-African Union
welcoming people from around the world. Fête du Vodoun: also known as the Ouidah Voodoo Festival. It is centred around their rituals on voodoo temples, with
Ouidah-Yves Apollinaire Pede
Abomey, Benin. He was based in Ouidah, the world centre for Vodun art, which has an annual festival. He died in 2019 in Ouidah, Benin. "Yves Pede" (in French)
Ouidah-Portuguese Empire
The same year, the tiny Portuguese fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá in Ouidah, a remnant of the West African slave trade, was annexed by the new government
Ouidah-House of Slaves
Genealogy tourism (Africa) Year of Return, Ghana 2019 Door of No Return, Ouidah "Tiny island weathers storm of controversy" Archived 2016-03-03 at the Wayback
Ouidah-Ushant
Lioret. Father Truitard, a character in Bruce Chatwin's The Viceroy of Ouidah, spent "years communing with the waves and petrels on the island of Ushant"
Ouidah-Justin Ahomadégbé-Tomêtin
its existence, and to this day details are unclear. An artillery camp at Ouidah was the location of another military uprising on January 28, 1972. The president
Ouidah-Agaja
ammunition. And these it could obtain only by trade with Ardra [Allada] and Ouidah [Whydah] -- and, of course, only in exchange for slaves...In the end, Dahomey
Ouidah-Mbuti mythology
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Tumbuka mythology
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Royal African Company
prosperous. It set up six forts on the Gold Coast, and another post at Ouidah, farther east on the Slave Coast, which became its principal centre for
Ouidah-Adandozan
retold, with some changing of names, in Bruce Chatwin's novel The Viceroy of Ouidah) portray him as extremely cruel: he is said to have raised hyenas to which
Ouidah-Cudjoe Lewis
slaves. Along with other captives, he was taken to the slaving port of Ouidah and sold to Captain William Foster of the Clotilda, an American ship recently
Ouidah-Portuguese Guinea
Portuguese did retain a foothold at São João de Ajuda in Benin, now called Ouidah, since before the 1750s they preferred to acquire slaves from the Gulf of
Ouidah-Félix Couchoro
a Togolese writer and educator. Couchoro was born on 30 January 1900 in Ouidah, Dahomey, to Dahomeyan parents. He attended primary school and secondary
Ouidah-Ewale a Mbedi
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Archibald Dalzel
slaves to add to his salary. He served four years as governor of Whydah (now Ouidah, Benin). He observed that the people at Whydah "pay a kind of veneration
Ouidah-Tomé de Sousa
Africa, their founding patriarch - Francisco Félix de Sousa, the Chacha of Ouidah - was a direct descendant of Tomé de Sousa. He arrived in Dahomey after
Ouidah-Simonet Biokou
the brothers and Biokou were commissioned to contribute statues in Ouidah for Ouidah 92, a festival that brings attention to the African Diaspora in Benin
Ouidah-Jean Odoutan
creator of a film festival, the Quintessence International Film Festival of Ouidah. Odoutan moved to Paris, France as a teenager, at the age of fifteen in
Ouidah-Soumaoro Kanté
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Dinka religion
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Ouidah-Edouard Duval-Carrié
work was exhibited at the "Ouidah '92" festival, which celebrated Vodun art from Benin and the African Diaspora in Ouidah, Benin in February 1993. Duval-Carrié
Ouidah-Bandiagara Escarpment
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Ouidah-Shaun Ollison
Currently, Ollison is the godmother for a school of orphaned children in Ouidah, Benin. She, along with the school's leaders, have established a pen pal
Ouidah-Badagry
Angola, Ouidah, and Calabar; In 1865, the amount of slaves transported out of Badagry was 800, while at Porto Novo, the figure was 1,200, and at Ouidah, up
Ouidah-Efik mythology
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Ouidah-John Taylor (pirate)
with Davis to sail alongside Olivier Levasseur. They captured ships off Ouidah in 1720 after which Leveasseur left to raid the East Indies. Cocklyn and
Ouidah-Oungan
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Ouidah-Road transport
century by King Kpengla which stretched from Abomey through Cana up to Ouidah. The quality of early turnpike roads was varied. Although turnpiking did
Ouidah-Kongo religion
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Ouidah-Wagadu (mythology)
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Ouidah-Oscar Olou
2004 and 2013 he made 18 appearances for the Benin national team. Born in Ouidah, Olou played club football in Ivory Coast, Benin, and France for Séwé Sports
Ouidah-Nicodème Barrigah-Benissan
then studied philosophy and theology in the Saint-Gall Major Seminary in Ouidah in neighbouring Benin. Barrigah-Benissan was ordained a priest on 8 August
Ouidah-Redoshi
Meaher had commissioned the captain and ship for a slave-buying mission to Ouidah, a port city in what is today Benin. After the ship reached Mobile, Mobile
Ouidah-La Résidence Ylang Ylang
Festival internacional de cortometrajes Clermont-Ferrand 2009 Quintessence, Ouidah IFF 2009 The Travel Book: A Journey Through Every Country in the World.
Ouidah-Dominique Kouas
on display in the International Festival of Vodun Arts and Cultures in Ouidah, but operates a studio in Porto Novo. Among his notable works is a sculpture
Ouidah-Villeneuve-d'Ascq
Villeneuve-d'Ascq is twinned with: Haidari, Greece Iași, Romania Leverkusen, Germany Ouidah, Benin La Possession, Réunion, France Racibórz, Poland Stirling, Scotland
Ouidah-Bantu religion
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Ouidah-Zulu traditional religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-São João Batista
São João Baptista (Santo Antão), a parish on the island of Santo Antão Ouidah, a city that includes Fort of São João Baptista de Ajudá, a tiny Portuguese
Ouidah-Fort Saint Anthony
commandant of Fort Crèvecoeur at Accra, and the commandant of the factory at Ouidah, on the Dutch Slave Coast. In contrast to many other Dutch possessions on
Ouidah-Dutch Gold Coast
Moree, the head of Fort Crèvecoeur at Accra, and the head of the factory at Ouidah, on the Dutch Slave Coast. Between 1746 and 1768, the Council consisted
Ouidah-Balanta people
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Ouidah-Bartholomew Roberts
Ranger. They captured several vessels in January 1722, then sailed into Ouidah (Whydah) harbour with black flags flying. The eleven ships at anchor there
Ouidah-List of kingdoms in Africa throughout history
Akwamu and Twifo) preceded by Twifo Kingdom (1480–1560 AD) Kingdom of Whydah/Ouidah (1580–1727/present AD) (NSM in Benin) (List of rulers of Whydah) Pashalik
Ouidah-Royal Palaces of Abomey
of several prisoners. Many of the prisoners were also sold as slaves at Ouidah, then called Gléwé(puff adder house).These wars marked the beginning of
Ouidah-Calixte Dakpogan
work was exhibited at the "Ouidah '92" festival, which celebrated Vodun art from Benin and the African Diaspora in Ouidah, Benin in February 1993. Many
Ouidah-Religion in Benin
peoples is prevalent in the centre and south of the country. The town of Ouidah on the central coast is the spiritual centre of Beninese Vodun. The Tado
Ouidah-Hubert Maga
profession, and the daughter of a prominent Brazilian of Fon origins from Ouidah. Marriages between northern and southern Dahomeyans were uncommon at the
Ouidah-Simone Berbain
in the 18th century. Published in 1942 as "Le comptoir français de Juda (Ouidah) au XVIIIe siècle," the work was a well-received contribution to the history
Ouidah-United Nations list of non-self-governing territories
João Batista de Ajuda Integrated into the Republic of Dahomey (now Benin) Ouidah commune, Atlantique department, Benin Portugal 1961 Politics of Benin Colony
Ouidah-Bernardin Gantin
tree ). His father was a railway worker. He entered the minor seminary in Ouidah at age fourteen and was ordained to the priesthood on 14 January 1951 in
Ouidah-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
Immaculate Conception may refer to: Basilique de l'Immaculée Conception, Ouidah Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, or Primatial
Ouidah-Catholic Church in Benin
to Rome, and Benedict XVI, who spoke of him when he visited his tomb in Ouidah, Benin in November 2011, as part of a visit to that country. Archbishop
Ouidah-Prichard, Alabama
had arrived at Mobile Bay in July 1860 carrying 110 Africans purchased in Ouidah, Kingdom of Dahomey, on behalf of Mobile shipbuilders and merchants. It
Ouidah-List of Catholic basilicas
Lady of Africa 1875 Algeria Annaba Basilica of St Augustine 1914 Benin Ouidah Basilica of the Immaculate Conception 1989 Burkina Faso Yagma Basilica of
Ouidah-African divination
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Ouidah-List of current non-sovereign African monarchs
and elective Ouémé Valley King Signon Oba Adékiyiloumon [citation needed] Ouidah King Mito-Daho Kpassenon Kpassè Hereditary Paouingnan King Gbèdégbé Adda
Ouidah-Hausa animism
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Ouidah-Coffi Roger Anoumou
preparatory course, he studied philosophy and theology at the seminary in Ouidah. On 27 December 2003, he was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese
Ouidah-Legends of Africa
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Ouidah-San religion
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Analysis of European colonialism and colonization
European colonial women being carried in hammocks by natives in Ouidah, Benin (known as French Dahomey during this period).
Ouidah-Serer religion
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Ouidah-Mandé creation narrative
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Ouidah-History of road transport
century by King Kpengla which stretched from Abomey through Cana up to Ouidah. Between 1725 and 1737 General George Wade constructed 250 miles (400 km)
Ouidah-Atlantique Department
compared to the country's average of 200 m (660 ft) above mean sea level. Ouidah is the departmental capital; other major settlements include Abomey-Calavi
Ouidah-History of Togo
The Portuguese built forts in neighboring Ghana (at Elmina) and Benin (at Ouidah). Although the coast of Togo had no natural harbors, the Portuguese did
Ouidah-Telephone numbers in Benin
31 XXXX 21 31 XXXX Jéricho 32 XXXX 21 32 XXXX Akpakpa 33 XXXX 21 33 XXXX Ouidah 34 XXXX 21 34 XXXX Godomey 35 XXXX 21 35 XXXX Abomey-Calaci 36 XXXX 21 36
Ouidah-Mathieu Kérékou
1970, Maga made him a major, deputy chief of staff, and commander of the Ouidah paratroop unit. Kérékou seized power in Dahomey in a military coup on 26
Ouidah-Clotilda (slave ship)
the interior, bringing captives to the large slave market at the port of Ouidah. Meaher was said to have wagered another wealthy gentleman from New Orleans
Ouidah-Paul-Émile de Souza
tried to stay out of politics if he could and led the parachutist unit at Ouidah. On December 10, 1969, Émile Derlin Zinsou was overthrown by Maurice Kouandété
Ouidah-Thomas Sutton (pirate)
An illustration of Bartholomew Roberts off the coast of Ouidah with two captured ships, Royal Fortune and Ranger, in 1721.
Ouidah-Timeline of geopolitical changes (1900–1999)
Baptista de Ajudá to Dahomey. Portuguese fort São João Baptista de Ajudá (now Ouidah) is annexed by Dahomey. 1 October The southern portion of the British Cameroons
Ouidah-Mami Wata
Arada and other slaves who commonly are brought here under the name Fida [Ouidah] slaves, have introduced certain devilish practices into their dancing,
Ouidah-Aurore (slave ship)
the coast of Africa on 28 August. Herpin first gathered slaves at Whydah (Ouidah) and then at Cape Lahou. He sailed from Africa on 30 November, and arrived
Ouidah-Kileken
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Ouidah-Otuho people
Dahomey Fatick Ifẹ Igbo-Ukwu Kanem–Bornu Mount Hombori Nri-Igbo Nsukka Ouidah Oyo Point of Sangomar Sangha Sangha Ogol Leye Sine Sine River Somb Tattaguine
Ouidah-Martine de Souza (tour guide)
com. Retrieved January 11, 2023. Law, Robin (2004). "Introduction" (PDF). Ouidah: the social history of a West African slaving 'port', 1727-1892. Athens
Ouidah-Oryol i Reshka
2020 2 (452) West African Vodun Anton March 8, 2020 Also visited Cotonou, Ouidah 3 (453) Afar Triangle. Ethiopia Alina March 15, 2020 Also visited Mekelle
Ouidah-Traditional African religion and other religions
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Ouidah-French West India Company
In 1666 the company created two counters in Dahomey (Benin), Savi and Ouidah, which bought other tropical products. The company faced the interests of