Sacred Lands: Benin's Spiritual Guardianship, Voodoo, Tradition, And Survival

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In human cultures in general, and perhaps particularly in Africa, the landscape is the first shrine of tradition. From the sand dunes of Mauritania to the currents of River Senegal, to the Lions of the Beninese savannah to the spirits of the forests of Gabon, this series explores the origin, the nature and the survival of deep links between several populations in West Africa and their habitat.
Each episode takes us to discover an emblematic landscape: the river (Senegal), the desert (Mauritania), the forest (Gabon) and the savannah (Benin). A compass of escape and meeting which rests on two main pillars: the spectacular character of the places, often classified with the UNESCO world heritage, and the charisma of the main characters who are transmitters of their respective traditions.
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  • @jaysoncarter5093
    @jaysoncarter50932 жыл бұрын

    Such a noble beautiful people, and, culture. As a Samoan I salute them for not falling into materialism like so many other cultures have. They're so happy.

  • @colleen2671

    @colleen2671

    Жыл бұрын

    Materialism destroyed the world! Wanting every single thing yesterday!

  • @kiduswardsnowden_bd

    @kiduswardsnowden_bd

    Жыл бұрын

    Peace & love to you my Melanin Samoan brother! 🖤💯🙏🏽🧘🏽‍♂️✊🏼✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿

  • @mobdicklizardman6080

    @mobdicklizardman6080

    Жыл бұрын

    Manu Samoa broder 🤲🏾🤲🏾

  • @NoahBodze

    @NoahBodze

    Жыл бұрын

    A Samoan named Jayson Carter using technology no one who looks like him could possibly build?

  • @MsOrganicBlack

    @MsOrganicBlack

    9 ай бұрын

    @@NoahBodze Something is seriously wrong with you "people."

  • @danouedanoue5735
    @danouedanoue5735 Жыл бұрын

    i am haitian and it feels like i am from Benin the connection is so strong. Please preserve the culture. Ase to my ancestors.

  • @skellagyook

    @skellagyook

    Жыл бұрын

    As you may know, most (or many) Haitians have ancestry (and cultural inheritances) from that area (from the Fon ethnic group) and Haitian Voudou is based largely on the Fon religion (Vodun).

  • @manuelmensah6928

    @manuelmensah6928

    Жыл бұрын

    95percent of Haitian ancestors are from Benin as they where taken from Benin former Dahomey to Haiti.

  • @skellagyook

    @skellagyook

    Жыл бұрын

    @@manuelmensah6928 I don't think it's that high. Many were from Dahomey, but many also came from the western Congo (BaKongo peoples) and other regions (there were some Yorubas too) and those also left their influences on the culture. The Dahomean Fon and the Kongo seem to be the two dominant African influences in Haitian culture though.

  • @jacksonfranklin4747

    @jacksonfranklin4747

    Жыл бұрын

    The same ppl

  • @THEROC972

    @THEROC972

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes we(Haitian) are from Benin,ain't no different, voodoo, fishing e.c.t are the same

  • @Yorubaddie
    @Yorubaddie2 жыл бұрын

    As a Yoruba girl from Nigeria, I love seeing the people of Benin and Togo. I feel so connected to those countries, Yorubas are also apart of those countries too

  • @indiald3373

    @indiald3373

    2 жыл бұрын

    Respect

  • @johnperez4537

    @johnperez4537

    2 жыл бұрын

    I met a good friend in Chicago who was from Nigeria now back in Belize and there’s people from Nigeria livin here as well

  • @dolapo4578

    @dolapo4578

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same as well.

  • @thisisafricanclassics9866

    @thisisafricanclassics9866

    2 жыл бұрын

    As a Nigerian born in Benin I also feel the same

  • @tirandaz7612

    @tirandaz7612

    2 жыл бұрын

    Maybe you should delve more into the history of both Benin & Togo.

  • @keketsomega8358
    @keketsomega83582 жыл бұрын

    Africa connects more than we can imagine, I live in South Africa but some of the traditions in this document are more similar to ours, especially those of tribe in a savanna. The connections attest that we are one people from common tribe or ethnic group. Love you my people.

  • @redeemablesoul

    @redeemablesoul

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even a indian said thvsame thing

  • @keketsomega8358

    @keketsomega8358

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@redeemablesoul I don't understand why there if hate in this world, if in India is the same story that means we are one.

  • @kabutey8132

    @kabutey8132

    2 жыл бұрын

    Even the words he's saying some share similarities with Ga in Ghana and Yoruba in Nigeria

  • @sugat9012

    @sugat9012

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@keketsomega8358 I agree.. it all boils down to understanding respect and love 💗

  • @ntokozonxumalo9332

    @ntokozonxumalo9332

    2 жыл бұрын

    Uqinisile ngibuka nobuhlalu obufakwa abelaphi, nami as umlaphi ngibufakile nje

  • @africawise
    @africawise2 жыл бұрын

    In 2017 I had a privilege to visit Cotonou and Widha (slave trade area) in Benin. I was wowed coming from South Africa. Flying over West Africa, I felt like I had left earth, Amazed buy the unusual but beautiful landscapes, from the sky. Shed a tear walking on the same road the slaves walked to slave ships. People are still living an authentic less stressful lives, which the West calls poverty. In my opinion these people are rich and beyond blessed, are not starving, able to sustain themselves. Rich in culture, family, tradition. Live like how God intended,one with nature without destroying it. Not greedy, consume what they need with no waste They have smooth skin, better than us bathing with luxury soaps, applying expensive products. They are super athletic, not obese. Live long while healthy and fit. Their diet is mainly fresh and organic fish, chicken, fruit and vegetables, nuts, natural oils. The streets are bustling with motirbikes, beautiful and colorful fabrics, trade. They are very creative and resourceful. Beautiful sandy beaches with rustic bars and restaurants thatched huts. The poor and rich live together in one with only petty theft prevalent. Women riding motorcycles safely at midnight. I urge Africans to tour their own continent to learn about who they are. Strength, confidence sterms from knowing where you come from.

  • @blessings.9886

    @blessings.9886

    2 жыл бұрын

    ‘widha’ is spelled “Ouidah”! and bénin is such a beautiful country, i love my country! 🇧🇯💕

  • @schamekiathomas5061

    @schamekiathomas5061

    Жыл бұрын

    Ase

  • @AfriasporaFilms

    @AfriasporaFilms

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you, for sharing this first person experience of the real Africa. I have lived, loved, studied and worked in every region of the continent for most of my adult life including the southern region from Namibia to Mauritius in the East African Ocean. That’s right. I’m claiming it for Africa NOT India, a thousand miles away. Our home office was in Sandton, outside of Jo’burg and from there we had projects in Durban, SA; Meseru, Lesotho; and Mbabane, Eswatini. We then did projects in Windhoek and Port Louis. We were installing computer labs in schools. Although, I have yet to go to Benin, your experiences parallel my own travels in other countries in Africa. While travel to Africa, for some reason is always discouraged, when you go there you’ll be amazed to see every major city and resort flooded with European tourists eating everything up like it’s a secret candy buffet on a cruise ship. I only wish more Africans from the diaspora would GO AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES.

  • @christinehorner312

    @christinehorner312

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm white, but have always lived very much like that; even in the USA. It's not hard unless one buys into the constant push of more is better. I have always cooked from scratch, well until I got to about 71. I got ill and still after several years am slowly getting worse. My nurse aid fixes a frozen meal, I'm not sure I've gotten used to the difference in taste, but believe it's not really nourishing. Still I am better off than people I went to school with, or even my neighbors. Laying a strong foundation early in life is perhaps the best thing one can do to make their body strong. learning how to cook is easy, and cheaper in the long run. Check certain spices like Turmeric and Curcumin. Not much is needed in stews or soups and both help strenghten the immune system. There are others too, do some research and try them out

  • @kati1017

    @kati1017

    Жыл бұрын

    Sounds BEAUTIFUL and I am white!

  • @Lilly-ud6qs
    @Lilly-ud6qs Жыл бұрын

    I'm Jamaican and have always felt an affinity with people from Benin, I can't quite describe the overwhelming connection I feel.

  • @sweeterpalms8434

    @sweeterpalms8434

    Жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful culture, enslaved Benins went to Jamaica also

  • @TCHIANA1

    @TCHIANA1

    Жыл бұрын

    I am Jamaican and West African but I live in USA and I felt this in my spirit. My soul understand the language even tho I cannot. I WILL return to the original motherland one day. I know that's going to b a VERY emotional experience fi me. I can't wait

  • @testimonyamu5330

    @testimonyamu5330

    Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful people.. Black people..Love Jamaica all the way from South Africa 🇿🇦🇿🇦🇿🇦

  • @jordandillon9130

    @jordandillon9130

    Жыл бұрын

    A lot of us Jamaicas are of Benin descent

  • @Oakleaf700

    @Oakleaf700

    2 ай бұрын

    Probably your Ancestors were Stolen from Africa {Benin} If one feels a deep connection to a place, there is often a reason for it.

  • @nabaddaalice5545
    @nabaddaalice55452 жыл бұрын

    Proud to be an African 😘love from UGANDA 🇺🇬❤️🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬🇺🇬❤️❤️

  • @gladyskoech6931
    @gladyskoech69312 жыл бұрын

    Powerful culture. A very proud African girl. Much love from Kenya.

  • @wairuriblackpoet8252

    @wairuriblackpoet8252

    2 жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Nairobi Kenya

  • @gladyskoech6931

    @gladyskoech6931

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@wairuriblackpoet8252 Greetings from Eldoret,KE

  • @lilemukule7510

    @lilemukule7510

    Жыл бұрын

    Greetings from Nairobi kenya. Benin has a Rich cultural heritage. Africa is diverse and amazing. Peace and love.😃🙏🌿💫

  • @maxolande7431

    @maxolande7431

    Жыл бұрын

    greetings from Nairobi.

  • @geopolitics8709
    @geopolitics87092 жыл бұрын

    Wait a Minute , I am from India and Some ceremonies are literally very very similar ... Making me to visit Benin soon ... Peoples are so nice and humble Love from India 🇮🇳😀✌

  • @Changamira

    @Changamira

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because it's all witchcraft, which is called the worlds oldest religion by Alyitan Childs in his testimony about hollywood and the elite (luciferians). Jesus came to earth to deliver us from such sorcery, yet the world is stubborn.

  • @redeemablesoul

    @redeemablesoul

    2 жыл бұрын

    You just made yours a religion and their is a culture

  • @nakachwacatherine4922

    @nakachwacatherine4922

    2 жыл бұрын

    I have been doing same little research about our existence, and am gland to say this to you that once before the earth divided herself, indian was part of east African region. That's why you have black indians who chose to live like their ancestors

  • @nomaddiaries9790

    @nomaddiaries9790

    2 жыл бұрын

    It came from those early humans who left Africa. They were farmers and part time hunter gatherers.

  • @contactrustling3884

    @contactrustling3884

    2 жыл бұрын

    u r right

  • @ZOE_NtombiYaseMancwabeni
    @ZOE_NtombiYaseMancwabeni Жыл бұрын

    I'm so proud to be an African. Live from South Africa. Btw music for us Africans isn't just a performance. It's a way to connect more with our Ancestors and the universe.

  • @ekuju3246

    @ekuju3246

    Жыл бұрын

    So, you are proud to be named after a White Man? 😮 Do you even know the name of the white man that ‘named’ Africa? Pure Nonsense. Study Deuteronomy 28 in the KJV Bible. The KJV Bible will tell you “exactly” what nationality you are. It’s definitely not African 😮 Open your eyes

  • @anrifadjassa5806
    @anrifadjassa5806 Жыл бұрын

    As a Beninese coming across this, it’s making me so happy and more in love with my culture. Love Benin 🇧🇯 love Africa ❤️

  • @amankwaasews4183

    @amankwaasews4183

    Жыл бұрын

    Can I be your friend I'm from Ghana

  • @anrifadjassa5806

    @anrifadjassa5806

    Жыл бұрын

    @@amankwaasews4183 you are already my friend 👏🏽😄

  • @willyo6819

    @willyo6819

    Жыл бұрын

    Can I also be your friend I'm from Ghana

  • @nanabujukwame4908

    @nanabujukwame4908

    Жыл бұрын

    I am from Ghana. I visited Benin years ago. I like the people of Benin. They are friendly and amazing.

  • @user-dd7cp5lb4z

    @user-dd7cp5lb4z

    22 күн бұрын

    I feel privileged getting to know about Benin; it has given me a new perspective on Africa. Thank you for the new window.

  • @bozm9961
    @bozm99612 жыл бұрын

    Beliefs created for the social.,environmental and spiritual health of a people. No killing each other or discrimination, just coming together for the good of all.THATS AFRICAN SPIRITUALLY.

  • @carrolinenewtonisaac3234

    @carrolinenewtonisaac3234

    2 жыл бұрын

    I hope it’s working for them , but I believe in YAH and he is the only Elohim I need to know.

  • @richstarx

    @richstarx

    2 жыл бұрын

    So no point watchimg this then? 🤷🏿‍♂️

  • @daneseharnesberry4320

    @daneseharnesberry4320

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@dietyadjacent3200 you are a troll..nothing more

  • @daneseharnesberry4320

    @daneseharnesberry4320

    2 жыл бұрын

    ​@@carrolinenewtonisaac3234 so what is your point???

  • @thefutureoftigrigna7665

    @thefutureoftigrigna7665

    2 жыл бұрын

    I agree with you, but I think these kinds of beliefs are holding us back

  • @stargatekeeper3303
    @stargatekeeper33032 жыл бұрын

    Benin had a massive empire that housed palaces and buildings and many other amazing sites!!!but through wars created by the British because of greed and somewhat ignorance the rest happened, this should be in every HISTORY book!!! Beninians are very intelligent people...Keep rising...😌 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

  • @billyongus344

    @billyongus344

    2 жыл бұрын

    They believe in sorcery and that's devil worship unfortunately the poverty they live in is an indicator that their future is doomed Unless they pray to God

  • @stargatekeeper3303

    @stargatekeeper3303

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billyongus344 You know what's sad you have not really read the history of these people... I suggest you take the time to educate yourself about the Benin Empire and how when foreigners came and saw it they were in awe at how magnificent this Empire was! Allot of their artifacts were looted and stolen... Go to the museum... 🤦🏼‍♂️

  • @aranielleb7718

    @aranielleb7718

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@stargatekeeper3303 it’s quite obvious why the west wouldn’t want the world to know that. They never believed any other culture or race could be superior. Little did they know lol

  • @glenngoodall802

    @glenngoodall802

    2 жыл бұрын

    The British gave several Kings of Dahomey millions in Gold to try and stop the slave trade. not so greedy. Plus many of the so called stolen artifacts were in fact gifted as was the custom

  • @stargatekeeper3303

    @stargatekeeper3303

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@glenngoodall802 Is that why they are asking back for their looted artifacts from the museum? Listen to me! Stop this charade of nonsense. It is a known fact that many items were stolen and looted... Hundreds of artifacts actually!!! God how long does this IGNORANCE and deceitfulness have to last? What does one get out of being a fan of wrong doing and rejoicing in such crimes? The bronze was one of hundreds stolen during the invasion of Benin City by the British in 1897. It is believed a dispute between Nigerian leaders about where to put the sculptures has slowed the repatriation... There are over 900 objects from the historic Kingdom of Benin in the British Museum's collection!!! I advise all humans of this earth to research and expand your mental capacity to what fits outside the narratives you have been spoon fed. One must have integrity and honour!!! Not be a hu man who CONDONES this cycle of lies and corruption!!! I suggest if you respond to me to kindly do your homework. It is very insultive to a mind that has the ability to learn true HISTORY to write further ignorant words that are misleading and DECEITFUL... All the world is a Stage after all...

  • @FJ-rq6sd
    @FJ-rq6sd2 жыл бұрын

    I lived in Benin for 6 months, lovely people, beautiful nature and traditions. I miss it

  • @djidohmusic

    @djidohmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    I smiled reading your comments. Happy you liked your stay in my country. You'll always be welcome.

  • @user-xx1qz8vs4o

    @user-xx1qz8vs4o

    2 жыл бұрын

    I AM GREECE FROM GREECE HOW MUCH TOURISM IS DESTROYED, NOTHING HAS BEEN INTO ACCOUNT The races on the planet are becoming attractive

  • @user-xx1qz8vs4o

    @user-xx1qz8vs4o

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Adriano17 THE WEST IS WHAT YOU SAY WITH THE PRIESTS

  • @newdaystarts2day

    @newdaystarts2day

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Adriano17 according to you. But you should pay closer attention to home. Only a backward person would look at another's culture and make such a determination 🙄

  • @ovoj

    @ovoj

    2 жыл бұрын

    @Adriano17 what's backward about it

  • @sachinrv1
    @sachinrv12 жыл бұрын

    Nothing in this world is permanent except spirituality

  • @andrealuisecandido1154

    @andrealuisecandido1154

    2 жыл бұрын

    I donT wanna be Touched and i donT Touch STrange people No one Know from Which Family people are This could be deadly WE love life

  • @asiimwe1318

    @asiimwe1318

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right

  • @liranekm

    @liranekm

    2 жыл бұрын

    Right mama . I was surprised to see Indian people coming to my country Gabon 🇬🇦 to meet our shaman … Spirituality is universal too

  • @djholidaytv414

    @djholidaytv414

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@liranekm they going there too take the land and set up shop.

  • @vnonkwinn6233

    @vnonkwinn6233

    2 жыл бұрын

    Very logical philosophy, Did you figure that out yourself? (NO Pun) "Salute

  • @timonoginga6316
    @timonoginga63162 жыл бұрын

    Wow! The African spirit lives in Benin. Beautiful!! Love from Kenya

  • @thomasthuku785

    @thomasthuku785

    2 жыл бұрын

    Niaje

  • @moustaphagaye4617

    @moustaphagaye4617

    2 жыл бұрын

    Asante sana Swahili people Bro From senegal

  • @Bellanna100

    @Bellanna100

    2 жыл бұрын

    🙄sasa una endorse Nigeria na hii uchawi yao huku dio main source ya witchcraft ilitoka ...

  • @justinamusyoka4986

    @justinamusyoka4986

    2 жыл бұрын

    Another Kenyan 🇰🇪 here. Benin and parts of modern day Nigeria stand where the ancient Kingdom of Judah situated before the slave trade and the partition of Africa. The old Babylonian culture was practised there and thats the main reason of Deutronomy 28 curses...

  • @eriqueettours6011

    @eriqueettours6011

    2 жыл бұрын

    Timon buana hizi ni juogi a mean jochiendeee moa enam

  • @twinflames4249
    @twinflames42492 жыл бұрын

    It's so good to view video that is not showing the opposite side of Africa. Am a decendant of slavery from Trinidad and Tobago 🇹🇹

  • @prettynikki3667
    @prettynikki36672 жыл бұрын

    I did my dna at the age of 40 and it came back mostly Benin/toga.. now at 42 I have been learning everything I can, Now I understand why I have a huge connection to ancestor worship & since a kid felt I should of been practicing another religion, It's a calling that never went away...

  • @lmboyd3

    @lmboyd3

    2 жыл бұрын

    Same here. Both sides of my family are primarily from Benin/Togo. I wondered how we ended up in America and not in Africa. I’m almost 50 and I’m going through a spiritual awakening or reconnection really. Maybe we can share what we learned?

  • @Behemoth682_AnimzPlayz

    @Behemoth682_AnimzPlayz

    2 жыл бұрын

    Can you tell me where you went to do a dna

  • @Jawanimo

    @Jawanimo

    2 жыл бұрын

    which service did you use?

  • @jaydonaldson860

    @jaydonaldson860

    2 жыл бұрын

    I as well have DNA That Revealed my Ancestors are from Benin. I am visiting soon. Ghana and Togo Nigeria Mali Cameroon. Look show clean it is Compared to. Some places in Africa. I love the way the people live in Benin.

  • @missjuneplum1

    @missjuneplum1

    Жыл бұрын

    Accept your calling, let it guide you.

  • @koj1249
    @koj12492 жыл бұрын

    The sustainable fishing maintained for centuries is awesome.

  • @fromGhetto2Goddess
    @fromGhetto2Goddess2 жыл бұрын

    Such a beautiful people and powerful culture. There is no culture without its own spirituality

  • @lydiavliese8246

    @lydiavliese8246

    2 жыл бұрын

    "There's no culture without its own spirituality"...Well said!

  • @kileleafricahummingbirdvib3899

    @kileleafricahummingbirdvib3899

    2 жыл бұрын

    Unfortunately there is. Particularly for those whose innate "spiritualities" have been ripped off through constant denigration by colonizing, "civilizing" forces. :-(

  • @kojomensah7474

    @kojomensah7474

    2 жыл бұрын

    Of what use is it I may ask do they have light to see at night do they have running water how many times do the eat their God or god's that they call on do these god's provide them with knowing the ledge/ knowledge how to maintain their environment if I getting something that helps me in my daily life then fine but if it is just one way then what is the point I don't see them flying anywhere and I mean all of them within the country

  • @obatalaosun2222

    @obatalaosun2222

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@kojomensah7474 Our indigenous spiritualities were part of our cultures. Meaning that they were wrapped up with practical things for daily life. It is the religions of the colonizers that separate the natural and spiritual worlds. We see them as one. Remember, Ancient Africans are not just the progenitors of all of humanity, but, as well, the architects of civilization.

  • @russellinu4260

    @russellinu4260

    2 жыл бұрын

    Vodoo giving the devil the power to run your life and soul. Jesus is enough

  • @trendystore628
    @trendystore6282 жыл бұрын

    I wish this traditions and spirituality are still kept,respected and honored in Africa.

  • @Priest_100

    @Priest_100

    Жыл бұрын

    Light has come

  • @pinnaryokubo3563

    @pinnaryokubo3563

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Priest_100 continue

  • @ubedet
    @ubedet2 жыл бұрын

    I am impressed how the Father teaches the Son everything he knows.

  • @ADayintheLifeofRia

    @ADayintheLifeofRia

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good father🤗😍

  • @missjuneplum1

    @missjuneplum1

    2 жыл бұрын

    That's how it should be!

  • @ladybug77

    @ladybug77

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@missjuneplum1 yeah but you can't tell that to most black men in America 🤦🏿‍♀️

  • @gifthilk1482

    @gifthilk1482

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ubong Edet how are you ?

  • @ubedet

    @ubedet

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@gifthilk1482 I am great Gift

  • @goddessjustice6210
    @goddessjustice62102 жыл бұрын

    That is so disrespectful! Secret Cult? That is an Ancient African tradition- get your words right commentator/ narrator.

  • @vincentdamilola3790

    @vincentdamilola3790

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for letting him know

  • @iasiaware3797

    @iasiaware3797

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes secret cult, because they were forbidden to practices they customs, traditions, religions etc etc under Colonial control for 450 years🤦🏽‍♀️ so to maintain the culture they had to hide theor practices, here in America these Colonial vicious practices happened to, and they were forbidden to learn how to read and write! Secret cult is a harsh way of putting it, being when they do documentaries on European history they'll use the word Occult which simply means HIDDEN. Secret cult is to show derogatory connotations that runs parallel to the Western world narrative 🤷🏽‍♀️ in any case; these practices are the reason God kicked his people off their land. That 400 years of silence ended in 2020.

  • @billymaepa4576

    @billymaepa4576

    Жыл бұрын

    That's what happens when you get Europeans telling African stories o surprises there

  • @allinonetv6171

    @allinonetv6171

    Жыл бұрын

    Oga calm TF down

  • @charlessiewerdt2832

    @charlessiewerdt2832

    Жыл бұрын

    Secret cult is disgraceful freemasonry, born as it is known today in Scottland and in England!

  • @ninaoya8904
    @ninaoya89042 жыл бұрын

    Mexican american...I initiated 15 years ago . .spirituality gave me health and all good things of life..🙏🙏🙏

  • @demigoddess3311

    @demigoddess3311

    2 жыл бұрын

    God will continue to bless you continually Ase'🙏🏾

  • @andrewortiz5797

    @andrewortiz5797

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love Spirituality.

  • @willyo6819

    @willyo6819

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm from Ghana and I want to initiated into voodoo

  • @niamtxiv
    @niamtxiv2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful video. Keep your ancestral traditions alive. Your roots are your pride.

  • @zorenam

    @zorenam

    2 жыл бұрын

    And God will destroy your pride

  • @ladybug77

    @ladybug77

    2 жыл бұрын

    So is it safe to say the descendants of slaves and natives have no pride because all the roots have been ripped up and dug up and covered with pavement 🌱👀☠️😭

  • @Changamira

    @Changamira

    2 жыл бұрын

    "Before his downfall a man's heart is proud, but humility comes before honor." Proverbs 29:23

  • @moniquetv5414

    @moniquetv5414

    2 жыл бұрын

    Witchcraft

  • @niamtxiv

    @niamtxiv

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@moniquetv5414 Jesus is a demon.

  • @varadhuzurbazar3758
    @varadhuzurbazar37582 жыл бұрын

    This is such an incredibly well made documentary. Having visited a lot of these places myself, this film covers the stories behind the cities, people and beliefs so very well. Great stuff. Benin is an extremely beautiful country, with really wonderful people. Whilst poverty is rife, they will make you feel very welcome. For those looking for a place to visit which is more off the tracks, Benin for sure is a great candidate.

  • @Grady_boat
    @Grady_boat Жыл бұрын

    The Somba people really touched me, brought tears to me eyes with their love and devotion to their ancestors, lands, and each other!

  • @asmaravlogs1081
    @asmaravlogs1081 Жыл бұрын

    My father is from Ethiopia and my mother is a black american woman, would love to visit Africa someday, I truly feel as if the ancestors are calling me back home!

  • @thokongobese4661
    @thokongobese46612 жыл бұрын

    God bless Benin and her people 🙏❤✌

  • @bozm9961

    @bozm9961

    2 жыл бұрын

    Simple words yet profound. 👌🏿

  • @drewsimon3500

    @drewsimon3500

    2 жыл бұрын

    Diaspora, I am 36% Benin and Togo Descendant!

  • @billyongus344

    @billyongus344

    2 жыл бұрын

    Which God yet they worship idols and dark spirits.They will suffer in poverty till they realise Christianity or Islam

  • @aferti9347

    @aferti9347

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@billyongus344 welp as you can see there’s no poverty in Benin for those people they are well protected and their land is well kept 🤣ain’t no suffering there that’s just life before the modern world I Love It blessed be Benin always blessed be OBeah

  • @billyongus344

    @billyongus344

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@aferti9347 am seeing poverty no matter how you try to console yourself.

  • @africandefenseforce2910
    @africandefenseforce29102 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful people and culture. Preserve it and keep it protected from the influence of foreign religion and culture!

  • @felixmoyoedonmi

    @felixmoyoedonmi

    2 жыл бұрын

    Too late 😪

  • @zorenam

    @zorenam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes once it was a beautiful country however because of wickedness It’s so desolated and full of wickedness

  • @zorenam

    @zorenam

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josweetlove1537 every where have wickedness but God is in control not man

  • @Soul_Flow_

    @Soul_Flow_

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josweetlove1537 , then why are you living in western country? Go and live in africa

  • @Kny-tn1mg

    @Kny-tn1mg

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@josweetlove1537 LOL..MORE WICKEDNESS?..HOW DO YOU MEASURE

  • @KiLo907
    @KiLo9072 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful this made me proud to be an African.

  • @vitraveladdicts3241
    @vitraveladdicts32412 жыл бұрын

    As a South African, I always feel sad and angry to be South African because our country has been stolen and transformed to be same as Europe. And that is really bad because our people don't know how it is to be African. Very sad sad sad...I love the real Africa

  • @sirjamesjemo3390

    @sirjamesjemo3390

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm from central Africa and I live in South Africa. Despite all western influences,I can admire and congratulate the South African people for hanging on our Africa culture.

  • @eriqueettours6011

    @eriqueettours6011

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sirjamesjemo3390 the zulu bushmen,incompetent have nothinf left for them to feel african,killimg the few hardworkimg Africans instead of working hard.

  • @Agboka

    @Agboka

    2 жыл бұрын

    Trust me you and people can reverse it. The European culture have no staying power. When there're little blockages at the tail end of a funnel, the water on top of the funnel has the power to push it down right? African culture plus its food, medicine, clothing, music, mannerisms and language is that water on top of little European blockage at the bottom of funnel we know as south Africa. It will be washed away with time. Why the pale people as the "3rd force" that encourages xenophobia against other Africans and hide their hands, because they see the influx of the rest of Africa coming down as a threat that will flush down their little culture to the sea as the end to their existence as a culture.

  • @sirjamesjemo3390

    @sirjamesjemo3390

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@eriqueettours6011 there will always be some violent people within every society. Zulus are good people.

  • @shylock5477

    @shylock5477

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@sirjamesjemo3390 hell no! Most Zulu men I know are hot headed and feel entitled However, I know good and bad people from all cultures and ethnicities

  • @maureencrawford2275
    @maureencrawford2275 Жыл бұрын

    Very good documentary! The father teaching his son to cast a net was awesome. Patient and reinforcing that it takes a long time to learn the technique. I couldn’t believe the perfect circle he formed so effortlessly with his net. Wow!

  • @hugo-di6xm

    @hugo-di6xm

    Жыл бұрын

    He's strong

  • @shirleymadzivhandila5337
    @shirleymadzivhandila53372 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for a beautiful documentary, beautiful people and beautiful culture.. Love from South Africa 🇿🇦

  • @valeriamahlangu372

    @valeriamahlangu372

    Жыл бұрын

    Enjoyed it too, very spiritual 🙌 love from SA

  • @sthandisiwejijingubo8244

    @sthandisiwejijingubo8244

    Жыл бұрын

    Mara hay hle ngeke ndiyaboyika 😭😭😭😄😄I love the culture from afar asoze ndibaqale aba 🙅🏽‍♂️🙅🏽‍♂️

  • @allyourbase888
    @allyourbase8882 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for a glimpse inside this beautiful world. 🙏🏽

  • @pietrojenkins6901

    @pietrojenkins6901

    2 жыл бұрын

    But "this beautiful world" is very polluted with toxic air ,plastics everywhere and toxic chemicals flowing to the rivers and oceans.Then see the drought above in Benin?

  • @allyourbase888

    @allyourbase888

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pietrojenkins6901 Are these people and cultures any less beautiful?

  • @juancervantes1702

    @juancervantes1702

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pietrojenkins6901 .. this is really sad

  • @pietrojenkins6901

    @pietrojenkins6901

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@allyourbase888 why are you putting words into my mouth and distorting my points?

  • @allyourbase888

    @allyourbase888

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@pietrojenkins6901 lol. Get help please

  • @borderreiver3288
    @borderreiver32882 жыл бұрын

    SO GLAD THESE CULTURES AND TRADITIONS STILL EXIST AS THEY GIVE A WHOLE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE OF LIFE....

  • @africandocumentary5603
    @africandocumentary56032 жыл бұрын

    So surprised to see this,I'm an English speaking guy but I have their nationality here. Peaceful country,lovely people surrounded with alot of African histories

  • @mariarod6998

    @mariarod6998

    2 жыл бұрын

    But of course African history

  • @andynguyen1175
    @andynguyen11752 жыл бұрын

    Oh how good and pleasant it will be before God and man to see the unification of Africans

  • @SGOA32178

    @SGOA32178

    2 жыл бұрын

    I would say the same about Asians.........🙂🙂

  • @tamasapatra397
    @tamasapatra3972 жыл бұрын

    We need to make and market more documentaries like this. Such documentaries should become mainstream and not limited to a pocket of intellectual audience. The entire world needs to see.

  • @gerry343
    @gerry3432 жыл бұрын

    21:55 Its just amazing how he can stand on a narrow, unstable canoe and cast out his net into a wide circle.

  • @locojazz5770
    @locojazz57702 жыл бұрын

    I love this so much. I was really sad when it was over. I hope I can see more of Benin culture

  • @nanabujukwame4908

    @nanabujukwame4908

    Жыл бұрын

    Benin is amazing. Very committed to the African tradition. I am from neighboring country of Ghana. I visited Benin before.

  • @ambrosiakyyle4381
    @ambrosiakyyle43812 жыл бұрын

    Being a black American Woman....This type of knowledge... They didn't teach us this, letting us know where we come from. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS CONTENT. LOVE YALL

  • @babsgueye2253
    @babsgueye22532 жыл бұрын

    I love my beautiful people and I love my beautiful african culture ❤️❤️❤️🇸🇳

  • @hugo-di6xm

    @hugo-di6xm

    Жыл бұрын

    Jammu senegal!

  • @tabbypanda82
    @tabbypanda822 жыл бұрын

    God bless Benin 🙏🏾 from the USA

  • @djidohmusic

    @djidohmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank youuuu

  • @zorenam

    @zorenam

    2 жыл бұрын

    Nope God does not bless the wickedness of voodoo what is blessings

  • @crystalcrawford5098

    @crystalcrawford5098

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zorenam one can not tell what God going to bless or not bless..no judgement here

  • @bitter_truth8646

    @bitter_truth8646

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@zorenam Keep your God for yourself. For the rest of us we are not going to ask you what we are going to believe or not!

  • @zorenam

    @zorenam

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@crystalcrawford5098 God is so confused right 😂

  • @lornastrahan3253
    @lornastrahan32532 жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to make my way to my other half🌛🌚 I'm Samoan and African and I am blessed to be both strong sides 💕💕

  • @iam_ThePhysicist
    @iam_ThePhysicist Жыл бұрын

    Loving this culture. All the way from Kenya, East Africa

  • @tumpizm9059
    @tumpizm90592 жыл бұрын

    As africans we really need to get back to this sense of community, spirituality and Oneness.

  • @richieperry6129
    @richieperry61292 жыл бұрын

    As someone with parents from Guyana and Grenada i see the the ways we are connected even though we are now separated by water

  • @witelite7779
    @witelite77792 жыл бұрын

    Great share! Peace and love to my Bruthas and Sistas of Benin! May the Great and powerful benevolent Ancestors of high vibrations continue to assist and protect them as long as they desire.

  • @inolofatsenglekaba5026
    @inolofatsenglekaba5026 Жыл бұрын

    Love how they are dressed so immaculately even for finishing. Drip never ends

  • @variousplaces
    @variousplaces2 жыл бұрын

    If it were possible, I would commute through Africa startibg the morning in East Africa and spend the evening in West Africa. The ravines,the dunes and the rolling hills of the countryside, oh yeah what a voyage to look forward to.

  • @haddingtoniangcp2464

    @haddingtoniangcp2464

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only possible by flight. I don't think railway runs from East to west Africa

  • @ayomideoluwafemi8177

    @ayomideoluwafemi8177

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes my brother it's true! All ever Best African cultural it's being in west African nw

  • @jeanisdancing

    @jeanisdancing

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@ayomideoluwafemi8177 East Africahas it s culture too but that is a lot of travel and certainly cant be done in one day unless you take an airplane and then you miss everything.

  • @zenabubawah3708
    @zenabubawah37082 жыл бұрын

    Fascinating, well presented documentary. Thanks for sharing these unique cultures and traditions in Benin. What amazes me most is how that husked conelike idol spins around without anything or anyone controlling it. These things were done before remote controls were invented. Incredible video.

  • @emiliamoustafa7725
    @emiliamoustafa77252 жыл бұрын

    I loved the documentary like that.they are real thing how this people lived happy with their culture.god bless them.

  • @hortenseclarke2589
    @hortenseclarke2589 Жыл бұрын

    Benin is such a beautiful country. I truly enjoyed the video. Well done!

  • @ExpatCaroline
    @ExpatCaroline2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for sharing this super interesting video. I have to say I didn't know much about this country until watching this video. The more we learn about this continent the more I believe that this is where the world started. This is a beautiful tribute to those special people.

  • @AA-uf3bl
    @AA-uf3bl2 жыл бұрын

    *What I know for sure is that these people living such a basic life in such rudimentary villages and houses are much happier than many people living in nice houses in upmarket areas, earning a lot, and driving expensive cars in the western world.* *Suicide is unknown among these people, while it's part of life among those living the aforementioned upscale life.* *Life is not about the materialistic. In fact, non-materialistic life leads to happiness.*

  • @handsomepriestbrim1985
    @handsomepriestbrim19852 жыл бұрын

    Benin is in my blood salute to my home country can't wait to vist

  • @juancervantes1702
    @juancervantes17022 жыл бұрын

    A wonderful and interesting documentary..Thank you to those who directed and published it

  • @minnovira
    @minnovira2 жыл бұрын

    I so much enjoy watching this, I don't want it ito end :). Thanks to TRACKS for making it available.

  • @miradesnan38
    @miradesnan38 Жыл бұрын

    The technique used by the fishers when casting their nets is really beautiful.

  • @mylifemyworld23
    @mylifemyworld232 жыл бұрын

    wow such a beautiful country with a rich spirituality, strong women helping to build a house for an adult, long live our cultures. thanks for this beautiful documentory.

  • @izatrini439
    @izatrini4392 жыл бұрын

    Yuroba people and culture are everywhere in the Caribbean and South America. A very strong people and culture!

  • @maxinefay3966

    @maxinefay3966

    2 жыл бұрын

    And yes we are the israelites the bible speaks of

  • @izatrini439

    @izatrini439

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@maxinefay3966 I don't know much about the Bible but either way Black is beautiful as seen in the episode.

  • @maxinefay3966

    @maxinefay3966

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@izatrini439 i definitely agreed with you no other people is compared to us they would want us to believe otherwise when you look at what they say beauty is u just have to hold u tongue and the masses goes along with them there,s a big conjunction word called BUT,how long shall the wicked reign over my people.

  • @marriot6491

    @marriot6491

    Жыл бұрын

    We are everywhere, the culture is quite strong and you can’t miss it where it exists

  • @ARBAN30
    @ARBAN30 Жыл бұрын

    That young boy is lucky to have a dad show him the ropes. Beautiful to watch.

  • @wenshu888
    @wenshu8882 жыл бұрын

    This such a delightful documentary. I feel uplifted watching it.

  • @mvtboss4536
    @mvtboss4536 Жыл бұрын

    Their lives and everything connected to my people in upper west region Ghana 🇬🇭. We are all one African.

  • @giedre8921
    @giedre8921 Жыл бұрын

    I am super impressed with how clean this country is. Compared to what I have seen with my own eyes in other countries, here I could not spot even one plastic bottle, bag or any kind of trash in the lake or on the streets. To me personally its very impressive.

  • @Mawobe

    @Mawobe

    Жыл бұрын

    Very clean country.....love my people...Yoruba Nation with you all....

  • @SaintMatthieuSimard
    @SaintMatthieuSimard2 жыл бұрын

    I had a buddy in Benin once on social medias. A good man. I respect his ambition and dedication to his Béninois community.

  • @seiduibrahim4456
    @seiduibrahim44562 жыл бұрын

    Love from 🇬🇭💯

  • @racistyoutube2244
    @racistyoutube22442 жыл бұрын

    this is who we are, we don't pray but we command nature to do whatever we want from her and the result is almost instant. i love my culture and spirituality

  • @franciscamatonse8999
    @franciscamatonse89992 жыл бұрын

    The important thing, it's to know your essence. I say some times the tradition can blind the person, become centred and live in poverty. But I respect the choices of each individual.

  • @ntubengoleepie2160
    @ntubengoleepie21602 жыл бұрын

    I like the way this guy narrated everything without prejudice😇😇😇

  • @cliffwoodbury5319
    @cliffwoodbury53192 жыл бұрын

    If Benin is the birthplace of Voodoo they government should do everything they can to make it the center of the culture - religion is a huge money maker! Instead of European buildings for monastery authentic African buildings would help distinguish the religion

  • @ogunchild

    @ogunchild

    2 жыл бұрын

    you’re very right. But also remember vodun is very secretive for many reasons 😉

  • @terryb3790

    @terryb3790

    2 жыл бұрын

    Ordinary people lie easily and engage in nonsense! Instead of teaching them that everything depends on them and their work-voodoo, foreign forces spirits 🤷

  • @Amanda-kb8ok
    @Amanda-kb8ok Жыл бұрын

    Kinda reminds me of church growing up, the drums the dancing "posession of the holy spirit" it's wild how similar they both are

  • @colleengrant7474

    @colleengrant7474

    Жыл бұрын

    The Holy Spirit of God does not make you forget what happened.

  • @v.dickson

    @v.dickson

    Жыл бұрын

    They are not the same spirit. There's Ruach Hakodesh and then there's the familiar spirits. Contrary to each other.

  • @lazarocedeno5270
    @lazarocedeno52702 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Thanks. Beautiful, interesting. Educational.

  • @sabascaracas
    @sabascaracas2 жыл бұрын

    What a beautiful documentary!

  • @joedagger863
    @joedagger8632 жыл бұрын

    Love ❤ from 🇭🇹 🇭🇹 🇭🇹

  • @djidohmusic

    @djidohmusic

    2 жыл бұрын

    Love from Benin 🇧🇯

  • @mariej9337

    @mariej9337

    2 жыл бұрын

    Sak pase

  • @nikicollins9812
    @nikicollins98122 жыл бұрын

    These places are beautiful and connects me to my African ancestral roots in the Caribbean 💜

  • @philliplyn2692
    @philliplyn26922 жыл бұрын

    Loving this one thanks for sharing very information blessed love to all knowledge is power hopefully everyone pays attention keep up the good work 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

  • @mawunyong.themayhare3711
    @mawunyong.themayhare37112 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! é nan tchè nou mi!! From Benin Republic.

  • @fckdiabetes3053
    @fckdiabetes30532 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing!!! Learned so much

  • @erixariddell2172
    @erixariddell21722 жыл бұрын

    So beautiful.

  • @Psciyentist
    @Psciyentist2 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful, Love from 🇿🇦

  • @Laizer3
    @Laizer316 күн бұрын

    WATCHING FROM TANZANIA 🇹🇿 EAST AFRICA.

  • @traudedeitigsmann6262
    @traudedeitigsmann6262 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for this good introductionary film about Benin!

  • @vanessapean2566
    @vanessapean25662 жыл бұрын

    So proud of my people ❤

  • @giddyakali27
    @giddyakali272 жыл бұрын

    The fact that they have no hospitals but can stay healthy until old age means their medicine and religion have some power

  • @hugo-di6xm

    @hugo-di6xm

    Жыл бұрын

    They master herbal medecines

  • @kiwi07050kr
    @kiwi07050kr2 жыл бұрын

    Outstanding documentary!

  • @ChillVanille
    @ChillVanille Жыл бұрын

    Great documentary. I didn’t know the region of Benin was so varied. Thanks alot.

  • @vincentquintero6464
    @vincentquintero6464 Жыл бұрын

    what a beautifull places in this country and the people looks really happy not like in our cities, they keep them together and we are alone, such a great country, god bless the people of benin.

  • @kasuleisaac5874
    @kasuleisaac58742 жыл бұрын

    Baba fugi is 65 years old..look at how fit he is .

  • @wilnasylvestre5835

    @wilnasylvestre5835

    2 жыл бұрын

    Yes still has his beautiful teeth fresh skin 😍

  • @metaawakening1055
    @metaawakening1055 Жыл бұрын

    This is incredible to watch and it resonates with me on many levels💕💕💕

  • @worldview2888
    @worldview28882 жыл бұрын

    love such content. thank you for your good work.

  • @motherswhoempowerothermoth3272
    @motherswhoempowerothermoth32722 жыл бұрын

    Love your country and keep your traditions. Great foods

  • @alsaulso1332
    @alsaulso1332 Жыл бұрын

    All I saw were good people trying their best with what they have!! Such a beautiful culture to pass on to their children.

  • @humanity9158
    @humanity9158 Жыл бұрын

    This is Spiritual Science...so proud to learn more of this.

  • @onlyscams
    @onlyscams2 жыл бұрын

    Brilliantly narrated and educational documentary!

  • @QueenNefertiti1000
    @QueenNefertiti10002 жыл бұрын

    Got to go there .love the ancient vibes

  • @edwinpillay1409
    @edwinpillay14092 жыл бұрын

    Smile Africa! We Got The Power in our Traditions.

  • @zuzemoyo7696
    @zuzemoyo7696 Жыл бұрын

    Wow!! This is excellent 👌 👏 👍 🙌

  • @Ludo_Liu
    @Ludo_Liu2 жыл бұрын

    amazing documentary, i was in several of the villages crossed during that doc last few weeks...

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