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Benin grants citizenship to descendants of enslaved people. US singer Ciara is among the first
U.S. singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to become a citizen of Benin under a recent law by the small West ...
Ciara ‘Levels Up’ With Benin Citizenship, Celebrates Milestone In Emotional Ceremony
As Rolling Stone Africa's latest cover star, Ciara took a cultural visit to Benin where she left with citizenship to the West ...
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Lee National Newsroom, The Associated Press Jul 29, 2025 1 hr ago 0 Yvon Detchenou, Benin's Minister of Justice and Legislation, right, presents citizenship documents to singer Ciara at a ceremony in ...
Benin names Spike Lee and wife ambassadors for African-Americans in the US
Benin has appointed renowned American filmmaker Spike Lee and his wife, Tonya Lewis Lee, a seasoned producer and author, as ...
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Artist treks from Akoko-Edo to Benin over bad road, kidnappings
A 45-year-old artist, Balogun Omokhafe, also known as Hakuzion, on Monday completed a four-day trek from his hometown in ...
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Benin’s President Talon rules out third term
Beninese President Patrice Talon has firmly rejected any notion of seeking a third presidential term, despite persistent ...
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Is Oba of Benin right? Oldest history books reveal who founded Lagos
History books cited by foremost newspaper columnist, Lasisi Olagunju, indicate that Yoruba, not Benin, founded Lagos, contrary to Oba Ewuare II's claim.
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Traditional Dance in Parakou, Benin
Occurred on June 17, 2025 / Parakou, Benin Info from Licensor: "A child dances on a wooden horse." Hegseth team told to stop ...